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Lake Homes Near Fargo: Waterfront Properties in Western Minnesota
Why North Dakotans Flock to Western Minnesota’s Lake Homes—a sprawling sweep of glacial water, pine and hardwood shoreline, and cabin-to-luxury lakefront living that begins just over the North Dakota border and stretches through the Cormorant Lakes, Pelican Rapids, and the Detroit Lakes region.
Sellers Flood Housing Market, Buyers Suddenly Hold All the Cards
Biggest Gap Ever: Sellers Outnumber Buyers by Half a Million Homes. The raw numbers are staggering. In April 2025, sellers outpaced buyers by 490,041. By July, the gap widened to 518,801—a 36.3% imbalance that Redfin calls the widest on record. For perspective, the last time sellers even slightly outnumbered buyers was over a decade ago, during the tail end of the Great Recession.
Ignoring Your Agent’s Pricing Advice: Why It Tanks Your Home Sale
Why Pricing Matters More Than You Think? In real estate, price is king. Set it too high, and you’re screaming “stay away” to buyers who are already scrolling through Zillow with hawk-like precision. Your agent isn’t just pulling numbers out of thin air—they’re crunching data on comparable sales (comps), market conditions, and buyer behavior to find the sweet spot that gets your home sold fast and for top dollar. Ignore that, and you’re not just gambling with your sale—you’re setting yourself up for a brutal reality check.
Small Investors vs. the American Dream: ND & MN Real Estate
North Dakota and Minnesota Real Estate: How Small Investors Are Creating Communities of Renters. Written by Jim Christl and Shannon Barnum, Modern Market REALTORS® Local Snapshot: Minnesota and North Dakota real estate markets show how small investors are shifting the balance between renting and owning across the Upper Midwest.
Best House Selling Website North Dakota – Sell Smart, Sell Fast
Best Website to Sell Your Home in Fargo ND – Sell Smart, Sell Fast. Discover the best house selling website in Fargo, ND. Modern Market REALTORS® delivers expert pricing, professional marketing, IDX-powered exposure, and local reach so sellers get top dollar fast. Sell Smart, Sell Fast – Home Selling Services in North Dakota & Minnesota. Wondering which website actually helps you sell your home in Fargo, ND? You’re already here. We combine local expertise, smart pricing,
A Home Selling Boom Collides with Buyer Hesitation
“We have not seen conditions like this in over a decade,” notes Jim Christl of Modern Market REALTORS®, who has been active in the Fargo-Moorhead region for more than twenty years. “In 2025, we’re witnessing homeowners seize equity gains and relocate, yet a significant portion of would-be buyers are stepping back, waiting for mortgage rates to ease.”
Why Your House Didn’t Sell + How to Fix It
Your house didn’t sell? Here are 10 honest reasons why—and how to fix them fast. Proven tips from Shannon Barnum and local experts who get results.
First-Time Buyer Crisis Hits 40-Year Low
Discover the reasons behind the plummeting first-time home sales market. Find out how first-timers can navigate this tough real estate market with expert tips.
Sell My House: Repairs to Skip
The # 1 thing you don’t do when selling a home. Avoid These Home Repairs to Sell My House Faster. Selling your home is a balancing act between curb appeal, market timing, and cost control. While you might feel pressured to “fix everything,” strategically skipping certain repairs can sharpen your negotiating position and shorten your time on market.
How You Can Take Advantage of a Foreclosure Surge
Buying a Foreclosure? Find out whats the #1 Tip for Getting a Great Deal? The housing market, once defined by its blistering pace and overbidding wars, is now showing early signs of strain. Interest rates remain historically high, inflation has dented consumer spending, and some homeowners.