If you’ve been watching the news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying that home sales across the United States just posted one of their biggest declines in years.

The Wall Street Journal reported the biggest monthly decline in nearly four years.
AP News said sales fell sharply even while …

If you bought a home ten years ago, you probably feel like you’re doing pretty well.
But if you’re trying to buy a home today, it can feel almost impossible.

I’m Travis Andersen, and to understand why today’s housing market feels so frustrating, we need to look at what …

A brand-new Zillow report made national headlines this week — and it has a lot of homeowners feeling uneasy. The headline was loud and clear:

“53% of U.S. homes lost value in the past year — the most since 2012.”

If you’re a Minnesota homeowner, that kind of …

Donald Trump recently suggested the idea of a 50-year mortgage — a dramatic shift from the traditional 30-year loan that’s defined American homeownership for decades.

The big question is:
Would it make housing more affordable, or simply make homeownership even more expensive in the long run?

Why …

When the far right and the far left actually agree on something, it’s rare. But lately, both Tucker Carlson and Bernie Sanders have been saying the same thing — young people just can’t afford homes anymore.

How true is that sentiment? And more importantly — what’s missing from the …

If you're a VA homeowner or home buyer here in Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, or anywhere across the U.S., please be careful — VA refinance scams are on the rise.

Some lenders are targeting our veterans with official-looking letters, calls, and emails promising lower interest …

Did you know that home buying cancellations are at their highest level in nearly a decade — even here in Minnesota? According to a recent report from the Star Tribune, more buyers are walking away from accepted offers than at any point since 2017.

As a local Realtor …

Housing Inventory is Rising: What It Means for the U.S. and Minnesota Real Estate Market

The real estate market is shifting. According to a recent Homes.com article, housing inventory across the United States is up 22% year-over-year. While that’s a big change nationwide, the story looks a …

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest point in nearly a year — averaging 6.35%. That’s a meaningful shift compared to the beginning of the year, when rates were hovering slightly above 7%.

I’ve confirmed this with my trusted mortgage …

Is Real Estate Still a Wealth Builder?

A recent article from Fortune.com makes a bold claim: real estate is no longer a reliable way to build wealth. The article points to inflation outpacing home price growth in many markets and suggests housing may not be the wealth-building tool it …