The September Rent report just released by ABODO shows te average rate to lease a one bedroom apartment in St Paul to be increasing by 3.3% one of the highest rates nationally to $1364 . Two Bedrooms in St Paul are not far behind with a 3.13% increase to $1680 on average Minneapolis average rental increase rate was not among the highest month over month but the cost is significantly higher to live in Minneapolis as a renter than in St Paul. On average a 1BR apartment rents for $1413  and a 2BR $1940 across the river.  View the Sept 2020 Rental Report from ABODO While the report does not show rental rates in surrounding metro area, it does show the trend for increasing rent prices in the Twin Cities. With interest rates at continued historic lows, it remains a good time to purchase a ... 09/02/2020

North End, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe North End NeighborhoodNorth End is a lovely suburban neighborhood northwest of the central district of the city of St. Paul, MN. The neighborhood is west of the Payne - Phalen neighborhood and north of the Summit-University community. Located conveniently along I-35, residents have a short drive to Downtown St. Paul, making the area an ideal option for busy professionals looking for a new home in the city.Residences for sale in the North End neighborhood are primarily single-family homes that come in a variety of designs and architecture. These include bungalow-type homes, custom-built homes, barn-type homes, and more. Home prices in the area are lower than the average price in the city, perfect for buyers looking to ... 03/03/2020

Payne - Phalen, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Payne - Phalen NeighborhoodPayne - Phalen is a well established residential neighborhood in the heart of the city of St. Paul, MN. The neighborhood features beautiful tree-lined streets with iconic suburban homes built during the early years of the city. These homes typically come in ranch-style or bungalow-type designs with three or four-bedroom floor layouts. Houses in the neighborhood usually come with two baths, a small front yard, spacious back yards with ample room for upgrades, an eat-in kitchen and dining room, and a living room space with a fireplace. The area is perfect for home buyers looking for an affordable starter home with easy access to the center of the city. Check out our original neighborhood ... 03/03/2020

Saint Anthony Park, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Saint Anthony Park NeighborhoodSaint Anthony Park is a mixed-use neighborhood occupying the northwestern corner of the city of St. Paul, MN. The neighborhood includes a well developed commercial area filled with various apartment buildings and other structures. There's also a well established suburban section occupying most of the northern part of the community. Real estate for sale in Saint Anthony Park is a mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings. Home buyers considering a purchase in the area can easily find a property that best suits their needs and budget. Many of these homes are perfect for students and employees working at the nearby university. Check out our original neighborhood post at ht... 03/03/2020

Summit Hill, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Summit Hill NeighborhoodSummit Hill is a beautiful residential neighborhood located in the northwestern part of the city of St. Paul, MN. The neighborhood serves as an ideal bedroom community for home buyers looking for a suburban residence in the region. If you visit the suburb, the classic brick roads do not come unnoticed while the streets are designed for level parking designated to all the residents. Mature trees line the roads and they promote a refreshing feel for the residents and to the community itself. Houses in Summit Hill typically come in two to three-story layouts in varying Cape Cod designs. These residences feature between three and five-bedroom floor models offering ample living space for large fam... 03/03/2020

Summit-University, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Summit-University NeighborhoodThe Summit-University neighborhood is a historic district directly west of the downtown district of Saint Paul, MN. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, the area is a perfect haven for busy individuals who prefer to live close to the city center. There are fantastic suburban single-family homes within the Summit-University neighborhood providing ample opportunity for buyers to choose a property that best suits their needs and budget. If you would like to visit any of the properties in the area, please feel free to Contact Us today to schedule a tour. Check out our original neighborhood post at https://grumdahlgroup.com/.Summit-University AmenitiesSummit-University is a w... 12/28/2019

Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Thomas-Dale NeighborhoodThomas-Dale is an urban neighborhood in the city center of Saint Paul, MN. The neighborhood is more commonly known as Frogtown and features a good mix of suburban areas and various well developed commercial districts. Thanks to its location, busy professionals will find excellent housing options in the neighborhood providing a short commute to and from work. Real estate in the community is mostly single-family houses ranging between two and four-bedroom layouts, and they come with varying designs and architecture. Check out our original neighborhood post at https://grumdahlgroup.com/.Thomas-Dale AmenitiesThere are several conveniences within the Thomas-Dale community that makes the neighborho... 12/28/2019

West Seventh, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe West Seventh NeighborhoodWest Seventh is a mixed-use urban neighborhood located directly southwest of the downtown district of the city of Saint Paul, MN. The West Seventh district features lovely suburban areas that offer a mix of old and new single-family homes that come with either wood or brick exteriors. These residences typically come in three to four-bedroom layouts making them an ideal option for home buyers looking to move into the area with their children. The neighborhood also offers a selection of residential developments including a few apartment buildings and luxury condominiums. These multi-family residences are the perfect place for busy professionals looking for a home in the city center. Check out... 12/28/2019

West Side, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe West Side NeighborhoodWest Side is a mixed-use district located directly south of Downtown Saint Paul, across the Mississippi River. The suburb includes a well developed industrial park, the Saint Paul Downtown Airport, and various suburban neighborhoods. The area is perfect for home buyers looking for a home in the heart of the city. There are plenty of schools, public parks, and commercial businesses along the main roads making it an ideal place to consider if you plan to move here with your family. Properties in the West Side community are primarily suburban single-family homes with the classic wood exteriors common in the city. If you're considering to move into the area, our team can help schedule home visits of ... 12/27/2019

Greater East Side, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Greater East Side NeighborhoodGreater East Side is the most populous and largest district in the city of Saint Paul, MN. The district covers the northeastern corner of the city that includes the neighborhoods of Frost Lake, Hillcrest, Prosperity Heights, Hayden Heights, Prosperity Heights, Lincoln Park, Beaver Lake Heights, Hazel Parks, Parkway Greenbrier, and Phalen Village. These neighborhoods serve primarily as bedroom communities for the city, providing ideal housing options for professionals looking for a suburban home in the region. There is a variety of residential developments throughout the community providing ample opportunity for home buyers to find a house that best matches their preferences. Check... 10/22/2019

Downtown St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Downtown NeighborhoodDowntown St. Paul is the primary business and commercial center of the city of St. Paul, MN. The district is home to many of the companies and offices in the city, as well as many of the shopping malls, government buildings, and landmark structures. The well developed urban city center features several high-rise buildings that employ a good portion of residents in the neighboring communities. Residential developments in the area are mostly apartments and condominiums that provide convenient housing options for busy individuals who want to live in the city center. Check out our original neighborhood post at https://grumdahlgroup.com/.Downtown AmenitiesThere are ample transportation hubs that connect ... 10/22/2019

Dayton’s Bluff, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Dayton’s Bluff NeighborhoodDayton's Bluff is a well-preserved historic district in the southeastern part of the city of Saint Paul, MN. The region is located east of Downtown Saint Paul and borders the Mississippi River to the north. The district provides lovely communities with welcoming suburban residential areas.Real estate in the district includes the older residences in historic neighborhoods and a few newer multi-family developments. Single-family homes in the area have retained classic architecture with brick chimneys and wood panel exteriors typical in the region during its early years. Newer home models in the community include a few apartment complexes and townhouses. The median listing price is $220,20... 10/22/2019

Como, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Como NeighborhoodComo is an idyllic residential neighborhood in the northwestern part of the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. The community is located west of the North End neighborhood and north of the similarly named, South Como neighborhood. Residents living in the district invest on a 30-minute drive to the downtown area of the city, making it an ideal home for families looking for a suburban home in the region.Real estate in Como is mostly single-family homes in suburban subdivisions. These residential communities feature scenic tree-lined streets along with well-built and beautifully designed houses. These residences typically come in two or four-bedroom designs, making them an ideal option for growing families who need ... 10/22/2019

Battle Creek, St. Paul, MN Neighborhood Information and Market ReportThe Battle Creek NeighborhoodBattle Creek - Highwood or more commonly known as Battle Creek, is a mixed-use neighborhood located east of the city of St. Paul, Minnesota. The neighborhood features beautiful residential properties that serve as ideal homes for the many industrial and manufacturing companies in the region. The nearby 3M Corporate Headquarters situated northeast of the community is a perfect example. Real estate in Battle Creek is a mix of older residences built during the early years of the city and newer residential developments. These provide home buyers with several options to properly match what they are looking for in a new home. There are primarily single-family homes in the neighborhood that come i... 10/22/2019

 This past weekend I attended Train Days at Union Depot. This is a fun family event held annually at this historical downtown St. Paul train station.  It is a chance for train lovers of all ages to view walk through the beautifully renovated Union Depot and see vintage train engines and even stroll through restored dining and passenger cars of yesteryear.  There was an outdoor kid play area with food trucks and indoor events included model train displays, art activities, vendors and abundant photo ops. One of the events was the opportunity to tour the Metro Transit Light Rail’s Green Line Operations and Maintenance facility. It is astounding to realize there are 46 trains that make up the Green Line along with an additional 46 trains being maintained at a similar facility on the far wes... 06/05/2019

Perfect Starter Home FULL of Updates!  2060 Case Ave E, St Paul 2BR/1BA/1+Car Rambler Sold in 4 days!       Convenient location just west of Beaver Lake, this classic one level rambler is full of updates & upgrades! Unique open floor plan with custom cabinets and gleaming hardwood flooring throughout.     Eat in kitchen fully updated with stainless steel appliances in 2016~ Open floor plan with spacious combination kitchen/dining/living area.      Stylish flat-front cherry-stained cabinetry and granite-look laminate  counter. View of backyard with kitchen window over sink. NOTE all windows and gutters new in 2015.     Updated full bathroom on main floor convenient to both bedrooms.   Unfinished basement for future expansion. Washer and dryer new in 2012.   Oversized one stall garage an... 11/15/2018

Vintage Charm--Perfect for Entertaining! 4BR/2BA/2Car Dutch ColonialWith Gambral Roof (Barn Roof) 2134 Marshall Ave, St Paul In Merriam Park NeighborhoodSOLD for $420,000    Convenient location just off 694/94 near St Thomas University, this home is convenient to everything! Shopping, entertainment, restaurants, parks and the Mississippi River  Original hardwood floors and woodwork are features of the formal living room just off the entry. The main floor family room, kitchen and dining room also have hardwood flooring.   UPDATES include: NEW Open floor plan to redesigned kitchen with GRANITE & NEW Stainless Steel appliances! Both bathrooms have also been updated and a main floor laundry added.Spacious dining room open to kitchen with bumped out bay of windows for abundant natural lighti... 05/10/2018

 Juvenile delinquents were kids who committed crimes like theft, robbery, assault and battery, they were not really kids who ranaway from home. But in 1967, kids were treated like hardened criminals if they left home without permission.  That's why I would not call myself a juvenile delinquent. Well, maybe I broke a few laws. You can read more in my personal blog today at this link: The Runaway Kids 50 Years Later from the Home of the Good Shepherd. 06/01/2017

The St Paul Winter Carnival is great family event and there is still time to catch some of the activities. This is a great yearly event and I have to sadly say I just haven't taken the time to attend any of the events the last few years. What was I thinking? There is so much to do and it is just nice to get out in the fresh air and stop hibernating.  Last weekend we visited Rice Park to see the ice sculptures, watch the pony rides, eat some junk food and take photos with the Charles Schultz characters. So fun.   This weekend we are going to the St Paul State Fairgrounds to see the snow sculptures. I can't wait! These are incredible works of art and seeing photos I know won't do them justice.    There are still a lot of activities to attend at the St Paul Winter Carnival before it is ove... 02/01/2017

New construction homes are a dynamic area in the Minneapolis real estate market.  It is constantly evolving to the likes and tastes of the buyers.  In this blog post we are covering a number of trends that we see as top ranked realtors working closely with buyers who decide to build new homes as well as the builders we work closely with to shape and influence homes for sale.Now more than ever, it is all about context.Over the last few years in areas we have noticed Buyers increasing need for context of the new construction home within an area.  As a quick case study check out the home above which is a new construction home skillfully built by Kroiss Development in Crocus Hill for sale.  The vision for this home from its conception was to blend into a neighborhood that is one of the most... 01/05/2017