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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...
History of Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates are a critical factor when purchasing a home. Since our founding in 1965, Fazendin Realtors has experienced various mortgage markets - rates ranging from about 3% to 18%. While sales didn't come to a stop at the highest rates, th...
Twin Cities: 2025 Real Estate Market
There is no shortage of predictions regarding how the 2025 residential real estate market will fare. The consensus from economists, banks, and real estate experts is optimistic regarding real estate sales. This optimism is rooted in the belief ...
Staging and Selling
Selling a home is both an art and a science, and staging plays a critical role in helping your property stand out in the market. The goal of staging is to create a welcoming environment that allows potential buyers to picture themselves living ...