Kale Hassan's (kalehassan) Blog

The things we hear on the news are usually "Generally Speaking". Just because one city is in high-demand, has low inventory and prices are increasing, does not mean that a city next to it is the same. There can be significant differences and it is very important to not assume that the real estate...

Sometimes sellers can become a bit complacent when the inventory is low and demand for homes is high. The current Twin Cities market feels somewhat like what 1998-2005 felt like. Preparing a home for sale starts to feel like an option. In any market...to maximize price, it's best to do the basics...

Momentum seems to have continued from 2017 right into January of 2018 in the Twin Cities (St. Paul and Minneapolis and Suburbs) real estate market. Lots of activity for early in the year. Inventory continues to be on the low side..Written by:Kale HassanRealtor, CRS, GRI, e-Pro, SRSColdwell Banker...

With the world becoming such an internet based world, you would think that having a sign on a property for sale would be obsolete. With all the noise and confusion of the internet, having a sign on the property is still quite important. Areas that a buyer didn't think to search would keep the hom...

Having a home on the market during the Holidays can be beneficial with the lower amount of competition. There can a be a bit of inconvenience though with showings at inconvenient times. Keeping the home on the market during these times can be an advantage to a home seller. To make it more conveni...

In many areas of the Twin Cities (St. Paul and Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs), 2008-2012 were great years to buy investment properties and cash flow well. Can investors still cash flow on properties bought today? The deals on invesment properties are still out there, but fewer opportunities...

...may be looking for a home like yours in the Winter. With Winter coming within a couple of months...many sellers wonder if they should be selling during the season. You never know when the right buyer(s) are out looking, plus there is less competition during the Winter months.Written by:Kale Ha...

Although some of the buyers looking to be in a home before school have bought a home, there are some that could not find a home due to the low inventory in the Twin Cities (St. Paul, Minneapolis and surrounding suburbs) and relocation buyers tend to begin coming into MN in the Fall and into Winte...

Paying attention to local markets is very important. If you have a home on the market...regular check of the market is critical. Markets can change very quickly...new listings coming on the market that need to sell and price accordingly can quickly force other sellers to adjust their price.Writte...

In many of the lower inventory areas in the Twin Cities of Minnesota, buyers are still around. Often we see a drop off as soon as the buyers that want to be in before school purchase. This year, many areas are seeing strong demand from buyers that were not able to purchase in time to be in prior ...