Mark Vickerman
Energy Rebates Worth Exploring!

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.

Energy Rebates Worth Exploring!
Mark Vickerman
Housing Prices Continue to Rise.

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.

Housing Prices Continue to Rise.
Mark Vickerman
The Hill: A Prairie Landscape

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 Hill: A Prairie Landscape
Stacie Hunt Vickerman
Money Making Home Improvements – Plus, Projects ...

Homeowners remodel, redesign, and restructure their homes for a variety of reasons.  In smart news, we share a report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that takes a deep dive into the reasons a homeowner remodels, the outcome of taking on projects, and the increased happiness found in the home once a project is completed. The report also contains:

·       The typical cost of 19 remodeling and replacement projects, as estimated by members of the National Association of Remodeling Industry (NARI)

·       How much appeal each project is likely to have for buyers, according to REALTORS®

·       How much REALTORS® estimates that homeowners can recover on the cost of the projects if they sell the home.

Money Making Home Improvements – Plus, Projects That Bring The Most Joy!
Mark Vickerman
First Quarter 2023 Market Update

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!

First Quarter 2023 Market Update

All Work & No Play Makes Mark & Stacie Dull Realtors

All Work & No Play Makes Mark & Stacie Dull Realtors

Now, life can't be all work and no play, right? We did find time to sneak away on a few much-needed adventures! Practicing self-care is one thing the pandemic has planted in us - the need to consume less news and food and to rest and restore ourselves - Travel helps us do all that, if only for a few days. We hope you can find time to reap the benefits of travel too.

Twin Cities Area Market Update: Review of 2021 & Our 2022 Forecast

Twin Cities Area Market Update: Review of 2021 & Our 2022 Forecast

What a year!! We've often described the spring market of 2021 as "just plain stupid". It was! It was a market filled with questionable decisions by buyers and agents, with sellers reaping the benefits. If you bought this year, you may be thinking hey Mark and Stacie, did we make a mistake? Well to answer that question, lets dig into what drove the crazy 2021 market and what the outlook is for 2022.

History Of A House.

History Of A House.

Over our 20+ years in real estate, we have come across some fascinating, quirky and downright haunting stories about houses. Of course we are bound by our ethics and confidentiality laws and won't be able to share those stories, but we'll share our stories of hearsay and focus on a couple homes we owned, and how you too can research the history of your house.

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