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.
Buying
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.
A bridge loan lets Twin Cities move-up buyers purchase the next home before selling the current one. Here's how it works in 2026, what it costs, and when it's worth it.