Twin Cities Pending Home Sales | Spring 2017

Twin Cities Real Estate Market Insight

The Spring Selling Season: Twin Cities Pending Home Sales

Signs of an early and active Spring real estate market.

Pending Sales in the Twin Cities metro real estate market are rising quickly, as they did this time last year. The bulk of the early uptick in Pending Sales have been in ranges that are showing improvement over past years, namely those homes in values over $500,000. Over the entire region, we are seeing the pace of Pended Sales in the $250-499K range (red) outpace those homes priced under $250,000 (blue).  This is a bit of a watershed moment. This shift is driven by the downward trend in the levels of inventory in this entry segment of the market. Note on the Homes for Sale chart that in…

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People for Parks | Spring 2017 | Barry Berg

Giving Back to Our Parks

A we celebrate the coming of green grass, the blooming of flowers and the warming of our lakes, we will be donating $100 for every new listing we put on the market to the local non-profit People for Parks. We’ve asked each Berg Larsen Group agent how they use the local park systems and what they enjoy most about them. Below, business leader and professional Realtor Barry Berg shares how he uses the park system.

How were you first introduced to the Minneapolis Parks? 
Barry: "When I first moved to Minneapolis fresh out of grad school in ’75, I lived in a carriage house in Kenwood, where I was drawn as a runner to the joy and beauty of Lake of the Isles and adjoining Lake Calhoun."

What is your favorite…

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Spring 2017 | People For Parks

Giving Back to Our Parks

The beauty of Minnesota is its seasons, we have them all. Summers heat seems to be finer due to our cold, and sometimes harsh winters. The splendor of Fall is leaves changing to brilliant colors that stop us in our tracks and inspire us to go on long walks bundled in cozy sweaters. In Spring, when the chill of winter slowly departs and we venture out from our hibernation to take our activities outside as often as possible to our parks, playgrounds, lakes and trails.

This Spring, throughout April and May, as we celebrate the coming of green grass, the blooming of flowers and the warming of our lakes, we’re donating $100 for every new listing we put on the market to the local non-profit People for Parks.…

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Season's Greetings & Happy New Year!

2016 Year In Review

Tis' the season to be surrounded by family and friends, delicious feasts and warming spirits. We thank you for a wonderful 2016! 

What an exciting year 2016 has been for the Berg Larsen Group!

Winter

In January, in honor of Barry and Chad’s decade long business partnership, we launched our new and improved brand as the Berg Larsen Group, complete with a new logo and our powerful new website, www.BergLarsenGroup.com. This powerful search engine enables everyone to search new and active properties for sale throughout the entire state of Minnesota. Using of pre-set searches, buyers can search homes for sale in popular Twin Cities communities like Edina, Minnetonka, Eden Prairie, Minneapolis, Saint Paul and more. Of course,…

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Aerial Drone Footage | 2440 Old Beach Road | Orono

Yes, it's December and the days of summer are long behind us. And, with that, days spent on the lake soaking up the sun and swimming in the cool waters. But, here's your chance to step back in time and yearn for days gone by with drone footage of an incredible listing for sale in Orono.

Situated in Lafayette Bay, on the shores of Lake Minnetonka, this home rests on 1.40 acres and 180 feet of gorgeous shoreline. Beautiful landscaped grounds and mature trees offer privacy and level lake shore views. If swimming in a lake isn't your "thing", don't fret as there's a pool on the property too. Be sure to note that the pool isn't like most, which have a barrier of concrete. Instead, this pool has a small concrete rim, about 2.5 feet, and is…

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Congratulations Rebecca!

Congratulations to Your Incredible Success!

We'd like to give a big congratulations to team member and real estate agent extraordinaire Rebecca Peterson! In the first 10 months of 2016 she successful closed 30 transactions, representing buyers and sellers of all price ranges throughout the Twin Cities. And, most incredibly, she does so while being a mother to three young and incredible children. Keep up the great work Becky! 

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Autumn 2016 | Second Harvest Heartland

Giving Back to Those in Need

As we enjoy an excellent fall harvest, we also think of those in our community less fortunate. For every home we list for sale during the months of September and October, we're making a $100 donation to Second Harvest Heartland. 

Second Harvest Heartland isn't just a food bank, but  one of the nation's largest organization committed to helping those in need with food, something many of us take for granted. With a wide reaching network of volunteers who donate money, food and their time, they donate 74 million meals annually to hungry neighbors. Their mission is clear, "To End Hunger Through Community Partnerships", and we're proud to be joining them this fall. We aren't just donating money to the cause, but we're…

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Becky Peterson | Autumn 2016

Get to Know the Berg Larsen Group This Autumn

Like you, we have joys and interests that make the world go round. We have families we love to spend time with, causes we passionately support, hobbies and interests we affectionately get lost in. 

Please, take a moment to get to know the wonderful individuals who make up our team. As realtors, we want to guide you on your real estate journey. As people, we want to make you feel at home.   

Becky Peterson, Professional Realtor

What does fall mean to you?

I love fall! I love the cooler temperatures, changing leaves, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and Halloween!! I throw a kids Halloween party every year and probably love it more than the kids! It is also back to…

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Paul Kaminski | Autumn 2016

Get to Know the Berg Larsen Group this Autumn

Like you, we have joys and interests that make the world go round. We have families we love to spend time with, causes we passionately support, hobbies and interests we affectionately get lost in. 

Please, take a moment to get to know the wonderful individuals who make up our team. As realtors, we want to guide you on your real estate journey. As people, we want to make you feel at home.  

Paul Kaminski, Professional Realtor 

What does fall mean to you?

Imagine falling into a giant pile of yellow, gold and orange leaves. That’s what it’s like to go from summer to fall in the Twin Cities.

What’s your secret fall ingredient?

The Minneapolis Farmers Market.…

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Jon Ness | Autumn 2016

Get to Know the Berg Larsen Group this Autumn   

Like you, we have joys and interests that make the world go round. We have families we love to spend time with, causes we passionately support, hobbies and interests we affectionately get lost in. 

Please, take a moment to get to know the wonderful individuals who make up our team. As realtors, we want to guide you on your real estate journey. As people, we want to make you feel at home.   

Jon Ness, Professional Realtor

What does fall mean to you?

Fall means sweatshirt weather and bonfires with friends.  It means mauled wine and apple cider.  But most of all for our family, it means preparation for Halloween! September 15th is when we start decorating. We…

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