Jim Buchta
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Twin Cities real estate broker Kris Lindahl wants to trademark that big stretch
The founder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate says copycats are co-opting his arms-out pose that's on billboards across the state. → Read More
Housing market in the Twin Cities loosened just a bit last month
Houses in the Twin Cities are now "lasting on the market for more than a few hours," one Realtor said. → Read More
Want to buy a cabin Up North this year? You'll need these strategies and some luck
The real estate market in Minnesota's lake country is even tighter than in the Twin Cities these days. → Read More
Hines plans a 29-story tower to fill a gap in the Minneapolis skyline
The proposal comes amid soft demand for downtown office space, and would preserve an iconic mural made famous by Prince on the wall of the adjacent Schmitt Music building. → Read More
How to negotiate a mortgage in Minnesota when rates are rising quickly
Mortgage rates are at their highest level in more than a decade — and moving quickly. → Read More
April was best on record for home builders in the Twin Cities area
Permits to build houses and apartments soared last month after a sluggish start to 2022. → Read More
Rental apps become a key to reviving old Minnesota hotels
Developer Grant Carlson plans to use technology to run two historic boutique hotels. → Read More
Twin Cities home buyers hustle as mortgage rates rise quickly and supply remains tight
The number of home sales fell again in the region last month as supply tightened further and prices rose. → Read More
Buyers battle for $1 million houses in the Twin Cities area
With listings dwindling, there are now bidding wars for upper-bracket houses in the metro area. → Read More
Homebuilding fell slightly during March in the Twin Cities
Apartment construction increased while single-family units retreated. → Read More
Galleria Edina, the fanciest mall in the Twin Cities, is sold to local investors
The mall's Houston-based owner had tried to sell it just before the pandemic but then put its plans on hold. → Read More
Residential building permits in the Twin Cities tumbled in February
Permits to build apartments and single-family houses fell to the lowest level for any February since 2016. → Read More
With supply plunging, Twin Cities home sales declined last month and prices rose
Higher mortgage rates and a shortage of listings stifled sales and increased demand in some areas. → Read More
Where buyers have best odds in Twin Cities area housing market
These communities had the most listings, lowest price increases and least amount of competition, according to a Star Tribune list of the best markets for home buyers. → Read More
2022 off to a strong start for Twin Cities homebuilders
On Monday, brokerage Redfin said 38% of single-family homes for sale in the Twin Cities metro during December were new construction — the second-highest share of the 50 metros surveyed. → Read More
Twin Cities home sales at a 20-year high, listings at a 20-year low
The residential real estate market was so tight in 2021 that the average sale price rose 11%. → Read More
Homebuilding in the Twin Cities reached a 16-year high in 2021
Rental apartments accounted for more than half of all housing construction during 2021. → Read More
U.S. Bank Stadium to get new neighbor: a 342-unit apartment tower
Ryan Cos and Weidner Homes expect to break ground this spring on the 24-story tower. → Read More
Worried about rising rates and prices, Twin Cities homebuyers are still on the hunt
Home buying last month was on par with last year, but prices are still on the rise. → Read More
Twin Cities home building permits down 12% during November
Despite the decline in single-family construction during November, apartment construction increased slightly putting housing construction on track to beat 2020. → Read More