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Selling an Inherited House in Minnesota (2026): Probate, Step-Up Basis, Multiple Heirs, and What You Actually Net

Selling an inherited house in Minnesota means probate, step-up basis, and the $3M estate-tax threshold. Here's how heirs sell — and what you'll actually net.

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Buying New Construction in the Twin Cities: What to Know Before You Sign the Builder’s Contract

Before you sign a Twin Cities builder's contract: the on-site agent works for the builder, earnest money runs about 5%, and upgrade deposits are often nonrefundable.

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Should You Sell Your Twin Cities Home or Rent It Out in 2026?

Deciding whether to sell or rent out your Twin Cities home in 2026? Here's the cash-flow math, the capital-gains tax clock, and the landlord rules to weigh first.

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How to Write a Winning Offer on a Twin Cities Home in 2026 (Without Overpaying)

How to write a winning offer on a Twin Cities home in 2026 without overpaying—price, earnest money, appraisal gap, inspection, and terms that beat the field.

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Renovate Before Selling, or Sell As-Is? The Pre-List Spend Decision for Older West-Metro Homes

Renovate before selling your Twin Cities home, or sell as-is? In 2026 a minor refresh recovers ~100%, a full kitchen gut closer to 40%. Here's how to decide.

  • 2 weeks ago
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How to Choose Between Multiple Offers on Your Twin Cities Home (2026)

Got multiple offers on your Twin Cities home? The highest number often isn't the best. Here's how to weigh price, financing, contingencies, and terms in 2026.

  • 2 weeks ago
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Seller Concessions vs. Price Cut in the Twin Cities (2026)

A seller concession or rate buydown often beats a Twin Cities price cut—it protects your list price while solving the buyer's cash problem. Here's how to choose.

  • 2 weeks ago
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Do Twin Cities Sellers Still Pay the Buyer’s Agent in 2026?

Twin Cities sellers aren't required to pay the buyer's agent commission in 2026 — but in a softening market, most still do. Here's exactly how to decide.

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Exterior of a luxury Twin Cities home in Hennepin County, illustrating the kind of property impacted by 2026 assessment increases and eligible for tax appeal.

Hennepin County 2026 Property Tax Appeal: How Twin Cities Homeowners Push Back

Hennepin County 2026 assessments rose just above 3%, with $550K+ homes trending higher. Here's how the appeal process works — and how to win one.

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Selling a Lake Minnetonka Home in 2026: What’s Different

Selling a Lake Minnetonka home in 2026 means LMCD dock permits, shoreline rules, and luxury pricing nuance most Twin Cities sellers never have to deal with.

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