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Sandy Erickson Real Estate Team Experience You Trust. Results You Deserve! We have countless reviews from satisfied past clients who state the Sandy Erickson Team exceeded their expectations.

Our Business Philosophy: From the beginning of Sandy's real estate career in 2002, it has been her passion to be one of the few teams that continually exceed client’s expectations. Our standards for professionalism and productivity are unmatched in the marketplace. Using detailed, top-notch systems, we ensure our clients receive the education they require to make informed decisions they feel good about. Our focus on thorough communication, attention to detail, and forming a partnership with our clients provides quality service that home buyers and sellers expect and deserve. In addition, our team members, title closers, mortgage officers, and home inspectors provide the full service support our clients need for a value added experience. In the end, we strive to not only be a professional real estate team to facilitate the buying or selling of a home, but also a friend our clients can count on!

Today, a growing number of homeowners who set out to sell end up as landlords instead. About 9% of homes for rent were ...
10/22/2026

Today, a growing number of homeowners who set out to sell end up as landlords instead. About 9% of homes for rent were up for sale first. In the industry, we call it “accidental landlords.”

And if you’re watching the market and trying to decide between selling or renting, here’s what you need to know…

While renting out your house can be a great fit for some people, being a landlord is a job of its own. Suddenly, you’re fielding weekend calls about a leaky dishwasher and you’ve got a plumber on speed dial. And you’re still on the hook for the mortgage any month the house sits empty.

That doesn’t mean renting is a bad option, it just means you have to know what you’re getting into. And if you’d rather sell, let’s talk. Because with the right price and a strong marketing plan it is still doable today.



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Are home prices going up or down? It depends on where you look.Over the past year, prices in Chicago climbed almost 7%. ...
10/21/2026

Are home prices going up or down? It depends on where you look.

Over the past year, prices in Chicago climbed almost 7%. In Seattle, they dipped about 1.6%. That’s a nearly 9-point gap between two major cities.

Look at little closer, though. Home prices are rising in 13 of the 19 major cities on this chart. And where prices are down, the dips are small (less than 2%).

So, this isn’t a crash. It’s just a market normalizing after overheating during the pandemic. And that’s hitting some areas differently than others.

Here’s what it really means. Your local market matters.

If you’re selling where prices are still rising, you may not need to cut your price. And if you’re buying where prices are softer, you may have more room to negotiate.

National headlines can’t tell you which side your neighborhood is on. Local data can. Let’s look at how prices are moving in your area, so you can set your...



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10/21/2026

New Homes Cost Less in 1 in 3 Major Markets

Newly built homes now cost less than existing ones in about 1 in 3 major markets. How much less, exactly? Nationally, a newly built home typically sells for about $35,000 less. So, brand-new could be more budget-friendly than you think. Want to see how newly built and existing homes compare where you’re looking? Let’s tour one of each.



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Pool days, fireplace nights—this Oakdale home delivers both. 🏊1767 Hilo Ave N offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,000 ...
10/20/2026

Pool days, fireplace nights—this Oakdale home delivers both. 🏊

1767 Hilo Ave N offers 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,000 sq. ft. for $425,000. Enjoy an in-ground pool, a private backyard with deck and paver patio, plus a heated 2-car garage with epoxy flooring and a workbench.

Ready to see it in person? Reach out to our team at 651-998-2098!
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Newly built homes now cost less than existing ones in about a third of major markets.And nationally, the gap is pretty b...
10/20/2026

Newly built homes now cost less than existing ones in about a third of major markets.

And nationally, the gap is pretty big. A newly built home typically sells for about $35,000 less than an existing one.

Prices can look very different from one area to the next, though. So, what neighborhoods do you have your eye on? Let’s tour a new home and an existing one, and see how they compare.



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What if your first home isn't a house at all?If you've been struggling to find a traditional single-family home that fit...
10/19/2026

What if your first home isn't a house at all?

If you've been struggling to find a traditional single-family home that fits your budget, don't overlook condos.

According to Zillow, the typical starter condo costs under $200k nationally. Part of the reason they can be more affordable than a single-family home is because they’re normally smaller.

Sure, you may trade some square footage or a backyard for shared walls and an HOA fee. But you could also get a lower purchase price, great amenities, and less maintenance to handle yourself.

And if that means getting your own set of keys sooner, it could be an option worth exploring.

Your first home doesn't have to check every box you originally imagined. It just needs to be the right fit for your life and your budget right now.

Let's look at what's available in our area and see if a condo could be your way into homeownership.



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Are you 1 in 4 million? If you don't own a home yet, rent is probably the biggest monthly expense you have. And if you'r...
10/17/2026

Are you 1 in 4 million?

If you don't own a home yet, rent is probably the biggest monthly expense you have. And if you're not getting credit for paying it - now you can.

There’s a change rolling out now that lets renters opt in to counting their on-time rental payments toward their credit history. And that could help as many as 4 million more people qualify for a mortgage.

Maybe you’re one of them.

Even if you're not ready to buy a home today, there's no downside to taking simple steps to build your credit profile for the future.

It's time to take credit for bills you already pay. Ask me how.



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Home sales may be slower than last year. But that doesn't mean buyers have disappeared.At the current pace, almost 4 mil...
10/16/2026

Home sales may be slower than last year. But that doesn't mean buyers have disappeared.

At the current pace, almost 4 million homes are expected to sell this year. That's about 11,000 each day, 450 an hour, and nearly 8 every minute.

Why? Because even in this market, there are still buyers out there who have a reason to move.

People get new jobs, families grow, people retire, downsize, and move closer to the people they love. And those changes create buyers and sellers in every kind of market.

In fact, the latest report from NAR shows sales actually ticked up slightly in September, even though they're still below last year's pace.

So, don't let a headline convince you no one is buying. You don't need every buyer. You just need the right one – and a strategy that helps your house get their attention.

If you're thinking about selling, let's talk about how to make yours one of the homes that sells.



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✨PENDING in Shoreview ✨ Congrats to our seller, Marie! While other townhomes sit on the market for weeks or months, we w...
10/15/2026

✨PENDING in Shoreview ✨ Congrats to our seller, Marie!

While other townhomes sit on the market for weeks or months, we were under contract in less than 1 week. Pricing right is key! 🔑

Hoping mortgage rates will come down soon? The latest inflation report just made that outlook a little more complicated....
10/15/2026

Hoping mortgage rates will come down soon? The latest inflation report just made that outlook a little more complicated.

Inflation climbed to 3.7% in September, higher than economists expected. And while rising gas prices were a big driver, costs increased across several other categories too.

Why does that matter for housing? Because stubborn inflation makes it harder for the Fed to justify lowering their Federal Funds Rate. It could even increase the chances of another hike.

Now, the Fed doesn't directly control mortgage rates. But inflation and Fed expectations influence them, which means there's no guarantee mortgage rates will move lower anytime soon.

If you're planning to buy or sell, don't let a hoped-for rate drop be the only thing driving your timeline.

Let's look at what today's market means for your move and build a plan around the numbers you can actually work with.



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