Kim Eckert Blog | Minneapolis

2020 Was Quite a Year

THANK YOU to all of those who have entrusted me to represent them in their sale or purchase of their new home! I love what I do and I’m...

What is the difference between a conventional, FHA, and VA loan?

If you are looking for a home mortgage, be sure to understand the difference between a conventional, FHA, and VA loan. Conventional, FHA,...

Home Sellers Are Really Cashing In These Days

Home sellers had it good at the end of last year, racking up profits they hadn't seen in more than a decade, a new report finds. In the...

Best lighting to sell?

Selling your house and wondering what are the best light bulbs to use? Below is what professional stager’s use. “Warm White” bulbs are...

Top 20 Minneapolis Real Estate Agents On Social Media

I was honored to be named one of the top 20 agents in Minneapolis on social media.... What does this mean to you? When it is time to sell...

Time to sell? or Time to Buy?

Rising mortgage rates have spurred more buyers off their couches and into the market. Mortgage applications were up 4.5% over last week,...

December $50 Amazon Gift Card

I had such a great success with our Thanksgiving $50 Amazon gift card, where Vergenie won! So to kick off December I am running another...

$50 Gift Card to Say Thanks

Happy Thanksgiving! I am so thankful for getting to know you and being part of such a big life change. I want to wish you and your...

So long, pink bathroom!

Here we are again about a year later and saying goodbye to more wonderful pink tile. It was time...she had started to buckle. Taking down...

#NoHomelessClients

Many Sellers are in the same position that you are...’how can we sell this house and find our next one?’ I get it. This can be a scary...

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