The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) brings good news for homeowners looking to upgrade their energy systems. Between now and 2032, you have the opportunity to benefit from various tax credits made available under this new law. One significant change from previous legislation is the removal of a lifetime cap on tax credits. While there's a maximum of $3,200 per year, you can claim this amount annually until 2032. To make the most of these savings, consider spacing out your upgrades wisely. Here's a list of some eligible upgrades.

It's been a year of low volume sales in the twin cities real estate market.  Closed sales are down 25% from last year. Nearly all the indicators suggest we are moving towards a more balanced market: Inventory is down, pending sales have decreased, and days on the market have increased.  However, when you look at the median sale price and housing affordability, it becomes evident that the market still favors sellers.

So, grubs decided to make a feast out of our yard, and we grew tired of mowing that steep hill. The solution? We decided to transform it into a native prairie landscape, complete with a cool switchback trail. We'd been toying with this idea for a while but got stuck in the whole overthinking phase. Then, this year, we said, "Let's just do it!"

The word for the year so far is “Uncertainty”. Lance Lambert with Fortune.com said he tracked 27 different real estate research groups and every single one of them is different in their predictions”. Here are the nuts and bolts of what is going on right now!