the strand group: "HEAT INDEX" for the SW Metro Market Q1 (03/31/23) - 04/02/23 10:41 AM
A "heat index" for the SW Metro
Real Estate Market for Q1 - 3/31/23:
Chanhassen has 51 Homes pending at a median speed of 9 days on the market.
Chaska has 35 Homes pending a at median speed of 8 days on the market.
Eden Prairie has 66 Homes pending at a median speed of 8 days on the market.
Edina has 67 Homes pending at a median speed of 9 days on the market.
Minnetonka has 63 Homes pending, with a median speed of 10 days on the market.
Victoria has 17 Homes pending with a median speed of 18 days on the market.
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the strand group: Golden Valley Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook - 01/13/20 12:58 PM
Golden Valley Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook
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Golden Valley is a great community conveniently located 5 miles west of Minneapolis, and is home to the very popular Theodore Wirth Regional Park, which is part of the #1 Park System in America! 
Golden Valley home values have seen historic appreciation over the last few years with a 26.5% increase in median home prices since January 2016!
Homes on the market in Golden Valley on average are currently receiving 99.6% of list price, indicating strong offers from buyers. 
Golden Valley median home prices are up 9.5% just since January 2019!
  
Given the numbers we are seeing, with … (1 comments)

the strand group: Shorewood Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook - 01/13/20 12:43 PM
Shorewood Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook
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Shorewood continues to be a highly sought after residential community near Lake Minnetonka and home values reflect that. Shorewood home values have seen historic appreciation over the last few years with an astounding 35.3% increase in average home prices since January 2016. 
Homes on the market in Shorewood on average are currently receiving 97.8% of list price, indicating strong offers from buyers.   
Shorewood median home prices are up 13.5% just since January 2019!
 
 
Given the numbers we are seeing, we expect early 2020 in Shorewood to be a VERY strong sellers market, and an excellent time to buy as well!
 
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the strand group: Victoria Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook - 01/13/20 12:35 PM
 Victoria Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook
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Victoria is a growing, family friendly community with great schools in the southwestern metro. Victoria is the City of "Lakes and Parks", and is located in Carver County which was ranked the #1 Happiest County in America. 
Victoria home values have seen historic appreciation over the last few years with a 20.7% increase in average home prices since January 2016!
Homes on the market in Victoria on average are currently receiving 98.8% of list price, indicating strong offers from buyers. 
Victoria median home prices are up 4.5% just since January 2019!
 
 
Given the numbers we are seeing, with the added "fuel" of record low mortgage interest rates, … (0 comments)

the strand group: Edina Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook - 01/13/20 12:06 PM
Find Out About the Current Home Values of Edina Real Estate for Spring 2020
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Edina continues to rank as one of the top communities in the Twin Cities. With some of the best shopping in the metro, over 40 parks, great trails and green spaces, and excellent schools, Edina is a great place to live!
Edina home values have seen historic appreciation over the last few years with a 20% increase in median home prices since January 2016!
Homes on the market in Edina on average are currently receiving 97.5% of list price, indicating strong offers from buyers. 
Edina median home prices are up 5.1% just since January 2019!
 
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the strand group: St. Louis Park Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook - 01/13/20 12:02 PM
St. Louis Park Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook
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St. Louis Park is a great community just a few minutes west of downtown Minneapolis, conveniently located near the Chain of Lakes, downtown theater district, shopping, universities and major league sports.
St. Louis Park home values have seen historic appreciation over the last few years with a 27.6% increase in median home prices since 2016!
Homes on the market in St. Louis Park on average are currently receiving 99.8% of list price, indicating strong offers from buyers. 
St. Louis Park median home prices are up 6.2% just since January 2019!
 
Given the numbers we are seeing, with the added "fuel" … (1 comments)

the strand group: Chaska Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook - 01/13/20 11:55 AM
Chaska Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook
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Chaska has been growing at a continued rapid rate and is a highly desired residential community in the southwestern suburbs. 
Chaska homes values have seen historic appreciation over the last few years with a 22.2% increase in median home prices since January 2016! 
Homes on the market in Chaska on average are currently receiving 100% of list price, indicating strong offers from buyers.
Chaska median home prices are up 6.2% just since January 2019!
 
 
 
Given the numbers we are seeing, with the added "fuel" of record low mortgage interest rates we expect early 2020 in Chaska to be a VERY strong sellers market, and an excellent time to buy … (0 comments)

the strand group: West Bloomington Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook - 01/13/20 11:45 AM
West Bloomington Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook
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Bloomington is one of the top places to live and work in the Twin Cities Metro. (Bloomington has more jobs per capita than Minneapolis or St. Paul!). Looking at the month of January over the last few years, West Bloomington homes values have seen fantastic appreciation with a 28% increase in median home sale prices since January 2016.  
Homes on the market in West Bloomington are currently receiving 100% of original list price, indicating strong offers from buyers which we expect to remain high in the coming weeks. West Bloomington median home prices are up … (0 comments)

the strand group: Chanhassen Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook - 01/13/20 11:33 AM
Chanhassen Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook
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Chanhassen is STILL one of the Top 5 Places to Live (as ranked by Money Magazine) and home values reflect that. Looking at the month of January over the last few years, Chanhassen home values have seen fantastic appreciation with a 20.3% increase in median home prices since January 2016.  
Homes on the market in Chanhassen are currently receiving 98.9% of list price, indicating strong offers from buyers. Chanhassen average home sales price is up 13.7% since January 2018!
 
 Given the numbers we are seeing, with the added "fuel" of record low mortgage interest rates, we expect … (0 comments)

the strand group: Minnetonka Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook - 01/13/20 09:47 AM
Minnetonka Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook
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Minnetonka ranks as one of the Top 100 Best Places to live (as ranked by Money Magazine) and home values reflect that. Looking at the month of January over the last few years, Minnetonka homes values have seen fantastic appreciation with a 19.3% increase in median home prices since January 2016.  
Homes on the market in Minnetonka are currently receiving 98.7% of original list price, indicating strong offers from buyers which we expect to remain high in the coming weeks. Minnetonka median home prices are up 6.8% since January of 2018.
 
Given the numbers we are seeing, with … (1 comments)

the strand group: Eden Prairie Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook - 01/10/20 01:57 PM
Eden Prairie Real Estate - Spring 2020 Outlook
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Eden Prairie continues to be a premier residential community and home values reflect that. Looking at the month of January over the last few years, Eden Prairie homes values have seen fantastic appreciation with a 20% increase in median home prices since January 2016.
Homes on the market in Eden Prairie are currently receiving 98.9% of original list price, indicating strong offers from buyers which we expect to remain high in the coming weeks. We are also seeing Eden Prairie average home prices up 6.5% since January 2018.

 
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the strand group: Excelsior Christmas - The Family Event of the Season! - 11/20/19 10:43 AM
Excelsior Christkindlsmarkt is a cherished German tradition with local charm and a festive holiday atmosphere held annually near Lake Minnetonka on Thanksgiving Weekend in Excelsior, MN.
In recent years, over 20,000 people have attended this weekend event which is free, open to the public and features shopping, parades, trolley rides, sing along, storytelling, Santa, and more! 
 
It will be a fun, memory-making weekend to spend with family and friends!
 
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the strand group: Buy in the late Fall or Winter? Yes...Prices going up 3% in 2020 - 11/08/19 09:39 AM
 Fall 2019 has been projected as a great time to buy, due to continued low mortgage interest rates which are expected to stay through the end of the year.
Fall shoppers tend to save more money as there is often less competition from other buyers. Sellers who missed the summer window have a sense of urgency to sell before winter sets in and buyers go into hibernation. 
According to senior economist for the National Association of Realtors, Gay Cororaton says "The NAR expects the median price of existing homes to increase by 3% in 2020, from $269,600 to $278,500 (an increase of … (0 comments)

the strand group: Dunkin Donuts now Open in Chaska! - 10/23/19 12:32 PM
As the old proverb goes, a little late is better than never...After some construction delays, donut lovers get excited...Dunkin Donuts is NOW OPEN in downtown Chaska! 
 
 
HERE is a link to the full menu
 
HERE is the link to the variety of donuts
 
Visit the store in person at:
701 N Chestnut St
Chaska, MN 55318
 
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the strand group: Apple Canon launchers at Minnesota Harvest - 09/25/19 08:51 AM
Minnesota Harvest is a family friendly apple orchard which has been operating since 1971 in Jordan, MN. It has gone through some ownership changes in recent years, but still has some fun things to see & do! 
 
Besides picking apples, tractor rides, racing through the corn maze, or checking out the petting zoo, you can launch apples out of an APPLE CANON! 
*there is an additional cost for some of the activities including the apple canon, so bring a few bucks to spend! 
Also for cider connoisseurs you can buy a variety of flavors, including Cranberry Tart, Happily Apple and Prairie Perry.  
 
 
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the strand group: Donuts & Dogs at Minnetonka Orchards - 09/11/19 12:30 PM
Minnetonka Orchards, located in Minnetrista, MN has been running for 43 years! They have a pet friendly policy and sell "almost famous" apple donuts :) 
 
 
Also featured at Minnetonka Orchards are the Caramel Apples, Cider Brats, Hay Rides, Play Area, Kid Cart Rides, Petting Zoo, Pick your own apples (or buy pre-bagged) and a fun time for the whole family!
 
 
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the strand group: Jurassic Park TAKEOVER at Seever's Corn Maze 2019?! - 09/11/19 08:48 AM
Seever's corn maze is the second oldest corn maze in the United States and the oldest in the midwest! Since 1997, families have enjoyed spending the day wandering the maze and enjoying other fun activities onsite. 
Get ready for the 2019 Jurrasic adventure themed corn maze! (picture below)
 
 
*2019 begins the NEW LOCATION for the Seever's corn maze & festival. It is staying in Shakopee, but at a new location at 3121 150th Street W, just off Hwy 169 near the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. 
 
Also returning will be its always popular corn pit, pumpkin tossing, animal petting zoos, hay bale rides, giant slide and … (0 comments)

the strand group: 9337 Overlook Trail Eden Prairie $345,000 - 08/30/19 08:41 PM
Incredible opportunity for gleaming home in Olympic Hills. (3 Beds on same level) Fresh Paint throughout home, large sun bathed 4 season addition off Kitchen/Dining room for lots of entertaining. Large fenced in yard for sports, water fun, gardening, dogs and kids! Cozy family room with gas fireplace. Hundreds of square feet of storage under 4 season for all your seasonal treasures!
 
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the strand group: Dontcha know? Minnesota Ranked #1 Most Friendly State in the US! - 08/22/19 11:00 AM
 
 
 
 
 
According to a recent survey of over 1 million people, Minnesota ranked as the #1 Most Friendly State in America! (New York Ranked least friendly). The report states "Minnesota takes top spot, thanks to its extradordinaryily friendly residents.
It's called 'Minnesota Nice' for a reason - the atmosphere in the Twin Cities and beyond is hard to match, with a homey feel and locals who go the extra mile to welcome tourists." Here is the full list.
 
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the strand group: 3 Captivating Condos in Eden Prairie - 08/21/19 02:11 PM
 Eden Prairie is recognized as a great place to work and raise a family and is consistently ranked among MONEY magazine's best places to live. Below are a few condo communities that are a part of this family-friendly city!
 
 
1. Hartford Commons Condos (near the mall)
Hartford Commons has several styles of homes in the complex, (condos, and a variety of townhome styles). These homes have private roadways, a park-like founatin area and center open space with a gazebo. The homes are conveniently located across the street from the Eden Prairie mall, with close access to 494.
Here is a map to Hartford Commons Condos
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