By Ingrid Friel, Twin Cities Realtor, MN Summertime isn’t just for beach vacations or poolside afternoons, it’s also the perfect time to get your home sold. If you’ve been thinking about selling, now is the season your house will shine - literally because there’s plenty of summer sunshine to make those front windows sparkle but... Continue Reading →
Wherever you live there are aspects of your home that are newer than others. It could be appliances, HVAC, siding etc. When someone calls me saying they want to get ready to list their home and want me to tell them what to do to get it ready we walk around looking at the home... Continue Reading →
Would you rather… My 9 year old Genevieve asks me many “would you rather?” Questions/scenarios daily. Would you rather have a thin coat or a thick coat? Would you rather be young or old your whole life? She has so many things she is thinking about and sharing when we are in the car together,... Continue Reading →
Hi, I’m Ingrid Friel. My goals with upcoming blog posts is to answer questions about real estate, share cool findings - people and places, and provide a forum when useful. The past 18 months has been both a challenge and a blessing. We enjoyed more family time, we gave up alcohol, and we completed some... Continue Reading →
Would you rather… My 10 year old Genevieve asks me many “would you rather?” questions/scenarios daily. Would you rather have a thin coat or a thick coat? Would you rather be young or old your whole life? She has so many things she is thinking about and sharing when we are in the car together,... Continue Reading →
If you live in a home for 20+ years a sewer inspection can be a great preventative approach to home maintenance. Homes built in the Twin Cities metro area in the mid 1900's used clay pipes for the sewer system. Tree roots can amazingly find a small opening to enter a sewer pipe and grow.... Continue Reading →
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/the-10-most-popular-kitchens-of-summer-2022-stsetivw-vs~163328214 I love kitchens! After overseeing our 2020 remodel, I appreciate the details even more. I do like the #1 in this Houzz countdown but preferred #4 prior to reading it was in my hometown. Perhaps it’s a sign of our green/nature preferences here. All are gorgeous and offer great mixes of colors, design and... Continue Reading →
U of M on Nuisance Trees and Related Article on the Eden Prairie website is on point and useful. We love our trees and with them comes care responsibilities. Answers questions on communication and care. Knowing your property Iines relates to your trees too. Your lot size and lines are public data and cities can... Continue Reading →
By Ingrid Friel, Twin Cities Realtor Trends come and go, and sometimes it’s hard to know exactly where they came from, or why they’ve become the next big thing. Blue-tiled backsplashes might be inspired by a new wave of Mediterranean-motivated interiors. Curved furniture lines could find their origins in an independent movie that captures the... Continue Reading →
We all know buyer demand is incredibly high in today’s market, and coupled with low inventory for existing homes, it’s causing home prices to consistently rise. But there’s more to this housing market picture than what’s happening in the short term. Since 2000, builders in the U.S. have been 4.3 million units short on single-family... Continue Reading →
By Ingrid Friel, Twin Cities Realtor since 2009 There’s no one reason the market we’re experiencing today came to be. We can’t point to a single factor and say, “Yes, that’s exactly why prices in Twin Cities Metro Area are appreciating so quickly and inventory can’t keep pace with our stronger-than-ever demand.” Today’s market is... Continue Reading →
With rates trending up in 2022 we are seeing the trend of clients paying down with funds and "locking in" the interest rate. Plan some extra money for locking in your rate when house shopping. If a seller is hoping for time to find a home you may need an extended close date. Once under... Continue Reading →
Walkers Buyer Packet Final 2022.pdfDownload My trusted lender Lisa Walker with Cross Country Mortgage has some great resources for buyers in 2022. Tracking our expenses isn't always easy but it is meaningful and important. I remember buying my first home as a young professional and needing to consider what my must haves vs. nice to... Continue Reading →
Ingrid Friel, Realtor 