Northeast Minneapolis Neighborhood Spotlight

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I've been meaning to highlight areas of Minneapolis that I enjoy and that are also worth living in. Today I'll be speaking about my own neck of the woods, which is Northeast Minneapolis. There is a lot to do around here, whether you like sports, music, art, or just a cold beer.

This area boasts a strong arts district which hosts something called Art-A-Whirl every year that brings in a lot of local artists and musicians. You can learn more about this festival here.

Northeast Minneapolis is sometimes referred to as Nordeast, and a lot has changed in the last 10 years. However, a lot of old institutions are still here like Jax Cafe, Stanley's, and Elsie's Bowling Alley.

There is also a fairly new place called The Anchor, which serves fish and chips and is one of the highest-rated restaurants in the area. Betty Danger's Country Club has a Ferris Wheel attached to their restaurant, so this is a perfect destination for your family. You can even dine in one of the cars on the Ferris Wheel!

One of the major reasons that the Nordeast is prized is because we have very good schools in this part of the city. Waite Park Elementary School has been ranked extremely high, as well as Northeast Middle School, and then there is Edison High School.

If you're thinking of buying a home in Northeast Minneapolis, I recommend you come out and take a look. It's a very relaxed, family-friendly area. Please don't hesitate to ask me about this part of Minneapolis because I would love to talk to you about it!

How We Find the True Value of Your Minneapolis Home

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How do you determine the value of your home before putting it on the market? A lot of people have been asking me that question lately, so today, I'll try to answer it.

The main thing agents use to determine home value is a comparable market analysis. We look at homes similar to yours in your area built within five years of your home. We also examine square footage, the number of bedrooms, and the number of bathrooms. We try to find homes that are the most like yours that have sold in the last 90 to 180 days, and see how they were priced.

Then we look at the active and sold properties. I even look at the properties that didn't sell, the expired and canceled listings. I try to determine why those properties didn't sell. Was the home overpriced, or was it because of market conditions beyond the owner's control?

A lot of people also ask me if they can determine how much their home is worth from third-party websites, such as Zillow and Trulia. The short answer is no. You cannot determine what your home is worth based on their estimates. No one from Zillow or Trulia has been in your home, so they cannot give you an accurate estimate of the value. All homes are different. Renovations and upgrades can definitely change the value of your home, and Zillow and Trulia won't know about those upgrades.

If you have any questions about today's video, or about real estate in general, please contact me. I'd be happy to help you!