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Inman News: Top 10 Real Estate Markets to Watch in 2012

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

This is a good read from Inman news. It is on the top 10 real estate markets to watch in 2012. Granted, none of the cities are major cities; not a Minneapolis, Las Vegas, Detroit, Dallas, Seattle or Miami, instead they’re all smaller. However, still, the link to the metrics and criteria are interesting.

I’ve been to about half of the cities on the list. I like all of them (excluding one). The cities on the list are larger, small-cities that have retained much of their culture and older character, while embracing a positive approach toward developing a local and national business culture.

New Listing – 5015 Zenith Ave S, Minneapolis, MN – Fulton Neighborhood, Lake Harriet Area

Thursday, January 26th, 2012

Offered at $264,900 – Please click here to see this nicely updated Craftman-style home in the Fulton neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis. This great home has 1,450 finished square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 1-stall garage. With multiple updates throughout, such as kitchen, windows, new deck, bathrooms and more, this home is move-in ready and is perfect for the urban buyer who wants to start enjoying the Southwest Minneapolis lifestyle, right away.

Low Inventory Going Into the Minneapolis Spring Housing Market

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Currently as I write this, we have about a 5.5 month inventory in our current market. 5 months or less constitutes a seller’s market, 6 months or more constitutes a buyer’s market. We’re in between both.

I know from my own buyer’s, as well as the feedback from many other agents, as well as looking at the market (agent access to MLS data, along with the large amount of showings I do), that our market is in serious need of good listings.

There are still quite a few listings on the market which have not yet sold, but this is usually a pricing, presentation and marketing issue.

The fact is, our local inventory is down, significantly, over the past year, and there are plenty of buyers locked and loaded at our great rates, waiting for the right home.

My advice to those with a good home: put it on the market this spring. If it is priced moderately well, is dialed-in (needs very little work) and it is marketed right, I firmly believe it will sell quite successfully.

October 2011 Minneapolis Housing Market Update from MAAR

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors March 2011 Update

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Humor-Time: The Minneapolis Metro Realtor Formerly Known As Chuck Norris

Wednesday, July 14th, 2010

Well, so far, I’ve been lucky with regard to graffiti and my public advertising. However, now that has changed, and the bar has been set quite high. Even Cotty Lowry would appreciate this one.

Yesterday, I received a text from a friend of mine who lives in Linden Hills who told me one of my bus-bench ads ‘grew a beard…Chuck Norris-style’ – I laughed and assumed it was the typical black-marker beard job, and thus called my sales rep at US Bench. He said ‘no problem’.

Well, last eve when I took my kids to Dairy Queen on 50th, I decided to drive by the 49 1/2 and France bus-bench to see what I would look  like with a beard. What I did not realize was that my friend meant ‘Chuck Norris-style’ quite literally.

Somebody actually took the time to print-out Chuck’s head – to-scale – and put it on my body, with a very permanent adhesive/glue.

I’ve gotten quite a few calls/emails/texts since yesterday. This has been good for quite a few laughs. Not too bad. Once my rep at US Bench found out the permanence of this one, (understandably) he was not too happy.Zeb Haney A as Chuck Norris

Just Listed $219,900 – 2650 University Ave #210- Metro Lofts, St. Paul

Friday, June 18th, 2010

Just listed: this 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium with 1 underground parking stall (in the best/convenient) location in the garage, in St. Paul, near the U of M, has it all. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 heated underground garage space with 1,176 finished square feet. Location X3, in a building filled with professionals and grad students. The floor-plan is very smart, this unit is in excellent shape, along with great views. Also attached to the building is a Snap Fitness as well as a Dunn Brothers Coffee, on University Avenue. Another convenient aspect of this condo is its proximity to public transportation, regular city life (parks, restaurants and cafes) and much more.
To view all details on this property, please click here.
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Monthly Minneapolis Real Estate Market Update ‘Skinny’ from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR)

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Linden Hills Southwest Minneapolis Bungalow, Just Listed & Just Sold in 5 Days

Saturday, April 3rd, 2010

DSC01580Offered at $489,900, this Outstanding craftsman-Bungalow restoration at 4545 York Avenue South, sits right in the heart of the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis. It’s 4.5 blocks from Lake Harriet, 2 blocks from Linden Hills Park, 4 blocks from the Linden Hills downtown, and only about 8 blocks from the 50th & France neighborhood.

I listed this one last Thursday, and we had showings around the clock. The couple who stepped forward and bought this home from my client, picked up one pretty-penny. This home is certainly one of my favorite listings in terms of location, style and quality.

Trehus builders completed this renovation in 2002, while consulting with the American Bungalow society throughout the entire process. All of the details are from the original era, even down to the paint-colors. However, what makes this home different are a few items: updated mechanically and electrically, a front porch as well as a 3-season, screened-in porch off the back, a full-sized 2-stall garage, an integrated stereo system throughout the entire home (with individual room controls) and a high-end movie theater in the lower-level.

The master-suite is a one of a kind, with a dedicated master bathroom, as well as a large, walk-in closet.

For more information, photos and a video tour, please click here: http://zebhaney.edinarealty.com/MN/Minneapolis/55410/homes-for-sale/4545-York-Avenue-S-48113644

New Listing: Home for Sale at 19298 Evening Star Way, Farmington, MN 55024

Saturday, February 27th, 2010


Just listed: This wonderful, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3-stall (heated) garage is listed in Farmington. This home is priced competitively at $219,900. It is a corner lot, with very nice views of the community pond and fir-trees from the back deck. 19298 Evening star way has a nice open floor-plan, vaulted ceilings on the main floor, a 3-point (optimal design) kitchen with a center island, a walkout deck and a nice contemporary,  exterior design with low-maintenance siding. To view the full property description, see additional photos and take the video tour, click here.

This home is turn-key and ready to go.