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Finished basement family room in a Twin Cities home, representing the lower-level spaces where radon disclosure Minnesota testing typically occurs before a home sale

Radon Disclosure Minnesota: What Twin Cities Sellers Can’t Skip (Even As-Is)

Radon disclosure Minnesota rules apply to nearly every Twin Cities home, and you can't waive them as-is. Here's what sellers must provide in 2026.

  • 3 days ago
  • Selling
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Century-old Tudor-style home exterior in a Twin Cities neighborhood, representing older houses subject to lead paint disclosure Minnesota rules due to pre-1978 construction

Lead Paint Disclosure Minnesota 2026: What Sellers of Pre-1978 Homes Must Know

Lead paint disclosure Minnesota rules apply to any home built before 1978, and you can't waive them with an as-is sale. Here's exactly what Twin Cities sellers must provide.

  • 1 week ago
  • Selling
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Framed new construction home exterior in a Minnesota subdivision, representing the Minnesota new construction warranty that covers the build

Minnesota New Construction Warranty: The 6-Month Mistake That Can Void Your Claim

Your Minnesota new construction warranty covers defects for up to 10 years, but missing one 6-month written notice deadline can cost you the claim entirely.

  • 1 week ago
  • Buying
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Twin Cities Housing Inventory Is Up 31% — Or 7%. Here’s Why the Number You Saw Doesn’t Matter

Twin Cities housing inventory is up 33% on Realtor.com but just 7% in NorthstarMLS. We break down what that gap means by city, price bracket and the shrinking 2027 new-construction pipeline.

  • 1 month ago
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Twin Cities two-story home with a for-sale sign on a tree-lined street in early fall, illustrating the sell now or wait until spring decision

Should You Sell Your Twin Cities Home This Fall or Wait Until Spring?

For most Twin Cities sellers, listing this fall beats waiting for spring 2027: inventory is at a 7-year high, rates sit near 6.8%, and the spring premium is small.

  • 1 month ago
  • Selling
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Moving boxes staged in a Twin Cities living room during a seller rent-back period after closing

Rent-Back Agreements: How Twin Cities Sellers Buy Before They Move

A rent-back agreement lets you sell your Twin Cities home and stay through closing on your next one. Here's how it works under Minnesota's rules.

  • 2 months ago
  • Selling
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Minneapolis duplex investment property subject to short-term rental licensing rules

Short-Term Rental Licenses in Minneapolis & St. Paul: 2026 Rules

Minneapolis caps non-owner-occupied short-term rentals at one per owner and requires a license; St. Paul requires a separate host license. Here's what to check before you buy.

  • 2 months ago
  • Buying
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Twin Cities suburban home with a for-sale sign, representing an assumable FHA or VA mortgage listing

Assumable Mortgages in the Twin Cities: How to Buy at a 3% Rate in 2026

Twin Cities rates are running 6.6-6.7%, but some sellers still carry FHA, VA, or USDA loans from 2020-2022 at 2.5-4%. Here's how buyers can assume that rate.

  • 2 months ago
  • Buying
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Rooftop solar panels on a two-story Twin Cities home under a clear blue sky

Buying or Selling a Home With Solar Panels in the Twin Cities? Check the Lien First

Leased or financed solar panels can carry a UCC lien that stalls your Twin Cities closing. Here's how buyers and sellers clear it before it becomes a problem.

  • 2 months ago
  • Buying
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Luxury lakeside home in the Twin Cities west metro, the kind of purchase that often requires a jumbo loan in Minnesota

How to Qualify for a Jumbo Loan in the Twin Cities in 2026

Any mortgage above $832,750 in Minnesota is a jumbo loan in 2026. Here's the credit, down payment, reserve, and rate rules Twin Cities move-up buyers need to know.

  • 2 months ago
  • Buying
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  • Radon Disclosure Minnesota: What Twin Cities Sellers Can’t Skip (Even As-Is)
  • Lead Paint Disclosure Minnesota 2026: What Sellers of Pre-1978 Homes Must Know
  • Minnesota New Construction Warranty: The 6-Month Mistake That Can Void Your Claim
  • Twin Cities Housing Inventory Is Up 31% — Or 7%. Here’s Why the Number You Saw Doesn’t Matter
  • Should You Sell Your Twin Cities Home This Fall or Wait Until Spring?

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