Updates

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    More Listings, Lower Rates, Fewer Sales Key Updates: Accor ding to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro REALTOR® Associations, seller activity was up while buyer activity was down in October. Prices and market times rose. New listings rose 3.3 % statewide ...

  • Benefits of Using a Realtor® 5 Reasons We're Grateful for Realtors ® this Thanksgiving! What are some of the benefits of using a Realtor ® vs using a real estate agent , w hy are we so grateful for Realtors ® , and what makes them so special? These are ...

  • Duluth Realtor®, Ken Larson, Honored with National Award for Supporting Families of Children Facing Life-Threatening Illnesses Ken Larson, a Duluth-based Realtor® with Edina Realty , has been named one of five recipients of the ...

  • Complete Your CE by June 15 to Avoid Potential License Disruptions! Good Afternoon Realtors®, We encourage you to complete your Continuing Education (CE) requirements by June 15 , 2025 , if possible . A partial government ...

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    Realtor® Horror Stories MNR's Legal Department give their thoughts on some of Reddit's most horrifying Realtor® stories for Halloween! A Batch of Burnt Cookies "I was hosting my very first open house, and I ...

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    Meet Our 2025 MNR Award Winners Realtors® make an incredible impact—not just in the housing market—but in people’s lives, neighborhoods, and communities across Minnesota. Giving out our annual MNR Awards gives us a chance to pause, reflect, and honor the difference Realtors® make ...

  • How to Spot and Avoid Real Estate Scams As a Realtor ® , you are in a unique position : helping guide home buyers and sellers taking on one of life’s biggest changes and largest financial trans actions. However, these high stakes transactions ...

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    Home Sales Up as Rates Fall Key Updates: According to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro REALTOR ® Associations, b oth b uyer and seller activity was up in September . Prices and market times also rose . New ...

  • Congratulations to the 2026 NAR Appointees from Minnesota! We're proud to share 71 NAR Committee and Board of Directors appointment s for 2026! Congratulations to all the incredible Minnesota Realtors® members and state and local association staff ...

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    Indo o r F i r e p l a c e S a f e t y f o r Y o u r H o m e S t a y i n g c o z y is on ly as good as your f i r e p la c e s a f e t y . There’s nothing like cozying up to a crackling wood-burning ...

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    How to Make the Perfect Fire Safety Plan: Your Famil y’s Ultimate Defense Of all the t ips and tools that you can employ to make sure thar you and your family are the most prepared you can be for a fire emergency; ...

  • Government Shutdown: What It Could Mean for Real Estate As of October 1, Congress did not approve funding for government operations, triggering a federal government shutdown. While some federal services remain open, ...

  • August 2025 Housing Market Report

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    Lower rates, higher prices change the landscape Key Updates: According to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro REALTOR ® Associations, buyer activity rose while seller activity was down slightly in August. Prices and market times were both up. ...

  • Securing Success: Our Top 10 Realtor® Safety Tips for Realtor® Safety Month As a real estate agent, your days are filled with meeting new clients, showing properties, hosting open houses, generating leads, analyzing the market, and more chances for you to implement Realtor® safety ...

  • Honoring the Legacy of Fran Davis

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    Honoring the Legacy of Fran Davis —Minnesota Realtor® , Advocacy Champion, and Community Leader Minnesota Realtors® (MNR) is saddened to share that long-time association membe r and Coldwell Banker Realty agent Fran Davis has passed away . Fran 's influence on ...

  • July 2025 Housing Market Report

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    Housing Market Momentum: State and Metro Post Gains in Listings, Sales, and Prices Key Updates: According to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro REALTOR ® Associations, new listings, sales , inventory and prices all rose again in July . ...

  • Why You Should Attend UNITE!

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    5 Reasons to Attend the 2025 UNITE! Convention The UNITE! 2025 Convention is BACK in Brooklyn Park, MN this year and we cannot wait to see you. In case you needed some convincing, we have rounded up 5 different reasons that we think you should join us as a Realtor ® at the Next Best Minnesota ...

  • June 2025 Housing Report

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    State and Metro Home Prices Set New Record Amid Rising Activity Key Updates: According to new data from the Minnesota state and Twin Cities metro REALTOR ® Associations, new listings, sales , inventory and prices all rose again in June . New listings ...

  • Practical Marketing Strategies for Realtors® and ADA Compliance In today ’ s competitive real estate market, effective marketing strategies for Realtors ® is essential to stand out and attract potential clients. However, it is equally important to ensure that these ...

  • Minnesota Realtors® Awarded $50,000 Grant to Support Beltrami County Residents Impacted by Devastating Storms Up to $1,000 in direct assistance available per qualified household   Minnesota Realtors® (MNR) has been awarded a $50,000 grant ...