Dave and Ann Feerhusen's Blog Posts

 It definitely seems that in real estate this year.The year started out so promising with mortgage interest rates dipping below 6% and inventories of housing on a slow but steady increase.

Are you really ready for a typical Minnesota winter? After several years of mild winters, this one is turning out to be much more typical. Lots of cold weather and snow! And although the housing

Now is the time to a Move!Wow! Is there ever a lot going on in the world of real estate economics? Interest rates have finally ticked down a bit after the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell has

After many years in the real estate industry, that is the question I am most commonly asked.  Overall, it is doing well, although many indicators point to a leveling off. Annie and I had one of

What to expect in 2025!!!Changes, always changes. In my 40 years of successful real estate sales, that has been the only constant. But that is what makes my career so fascinating and rewarding. I

The sky is falling...Again?Henny Penny and Klucky Lucky are at it again, running around the barnyard instilling fear in all the inhabitants. This seems to happen every couple of years or so. Due to

At least until you consider all the facts. Yes, interest rates on mortgages for homes have doubled in the last 2 years. And yes, the price of homes has gone up in the same period. But that is not

Dear friends­­­There is a lot of discussion among real estate professionals and other financial service folks about what is next for the American economy. The general public is also

Do you remember the childhood story of Chicken Little going crazy because she thought the sky was falling? Or the story of the boy who cried wolf too often? No matter what the subject is, there are

It is that time of year when I always sit back and remember all I have, to be grateful for. Yes, there are always challenges in real estate and we certainly have our share right now with higher

Since February of 2021, I have been predicting inflation would return and when it did, the Federal Reserve Board would be forced to cause interest rates to increase. This was not a hard prediction

We still get so much joy working with people in real estate who become our friends. 2021 marked our 37th year in real estate, and in 2022 we are embarking on our 38th year. Every day, we are truly

With over 35 years of real estate experience, Dave Feerhusen with RE/MAX Advantage Plus has almost seen it all! But when we faced the Covid-19 pandemic this last year, everyone encountered new

No, I do not have a crystal ball, but I have learned a few things after 36 years in the real estate industry. One of the most obvious is that when interest rates go up on mortgages, the value of

 Well, we all made it through 2020. As I sit here on New Year’s Day I am struck by how many blessings last year brought to us. Although the year taught us that the only constant in life

What Today's Real Estate Hot Streak Means For YouIn most markets, for most products, a buyers' market is usually the opposite of a sellers' market. If a buyer wins and makes a really good deal, that

I love early summer in Minnesota. You can just feel the life in the air. Another wonderful thing aboutthis time of year is that we have so many important events and holidays. Starting with Memorial

Looking for hand sanitizer and/or facemasks? The other day I discovered this wonderful little store in Delano, in the same shopping center with Coborn's Grocery Store that carries both, crafted by

2019 is now behind us. And what a great year it was. Annie and I aregrateful to you our great customers and friends as we had our 36 thstraight year of real estate success! We helped 22 families buy

NOW!!! GO AHEAD --- FALL IN LOVE -- BUY BEFORE YOU SELL!!!Lose stress while you find the right next home BEFORE you put your current home on themarket! You new home awaits! Embrace this dynamic

NOW!!! BUY BEFORE YOU SELL!!!GO AHEAD AND FALL IN LOVE!Take the stress out of finding the right home and do it before you put your current home on the market! Take advantage of this great market AND

The last 5 years have been very frustrating for buyers because our current inventory of homes in the 13 county metro is so low. The normal Spring market sees over 20,000 homes available. This year,

If you haven't noticed, I have recently updated my motto in my emails, blogs, websites etc. The old motto of "When time and money matter, so do knowledge and experience" is being replaced by

Someone once said that the only constant in life is change. That is particularly true in real estate. It is one of the things that really intrigues me and keeps me so engaged in this business.

5 Signs It's Time to Sell Your HomeHave you outgrown your home? Or has your home outgrown you and your household? Fewer and fewer families expect to stay in their first or second home for the long

4 Home Improvements with High ReturnsRemodeling your home can be a great way to increase its value and ensure you get good returns when it comes time to sell. But before you go tearing out your

Timing is Everything!2018 is now well underway. As I write this, there is a blizzard barreling down on the Twin Cities and is going to dump another 8 inches of snow. This is right after the 12