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Guaranteed Offer: Is it a good idea?
In today’s housing market, it can be tempting to take the easiest route when selling your home. That’s where "guaranteed offer" programs come in. These services promise to buy your home quickly, often in cash, with no showings or repairs re...
Moving With Kids and Pets
Moving can be a big transition for anyone—but especially for kids and pets who thrive on routine and familiarity. Preparing them ahead of time can ease anxiety and make the process smoother for the whole family. Start by involv...
Farmers Markets
Whether you’re hunting for the perfect heirloom tomato, freshly baked bread, or handmade crafts, the farmers markets across the Twin Cities offer experiences that blend flavor, sustainability, and community. Here are some great Farmers Ma...
Lake Minnetonka: Then & Now
When Roger Fazendin, our founder, first began selling residential real estate in 1951, Wayzata and Lake Minnetonka—headwaters of Minnehaha Creek—were very separated from the "Twin Cities.” Highway 12 was the two-lane connection, and farm ...
Housing Stability & Economic Uncertainty: Twin Cities Real Estate Market Update
As we enter the second quarter of 2025 there is uncertainty in the greater economy. It is hard to keep up with the day-to-day news regarding tariffs, DOGE cuts, immigration, and how they influence the financial markets. Financial markets have e...
Understanding Property Taxes
Tax season is here, and for homeowners, that means it’s time to think about property taxes. Whether you're a new homeowner or have been paying property taxes for years, knowing how they work, how they're calculated, and ways to potentially re...
The History of Real Estate Marketing
By: Dan Fazendin, Former Broker / Owner of Fazendin Realtors There have been many dramatic changes since our founding in 1965, and how we market homes is certainly one of them. In the beginning, there were few real marketing...
Fazendin Realtors: Real Producers Top 500
Congratulations to our agents who have made the 2024 Real Producers Top 500 List! Based on overall sales volume, agents ranked in the top 500 make up the top 3% of the 14,000+ real estate agents serving the Twin Cities market. Tar...