Minneapolis Real Estate
We have always heard that the real estate mantra is “location,” but the truly enlightened individuals and all Minnesotans know that “Minneapolis homes” makes a better one. This location benefits the Minneapolis real estate market from a number of standpoints. If you are looking for a reason to buy a home here, you won’t have to look very hard.
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However, you might have some difficulty deciding exactly where you want to make your home in the Twin Cities. All of the metro and suburban neighborhoods have something to offer. For example, the Eden Prairie real estate market offers neighborhoods ranging from gated community luxury homes to all-one-level townhomes. Eden Prairie starter condos and many single family Eden Prairie homes are affordable. Perhaps you are considering purchasing a Minnetonka home. The Minnetonka school district has a national reputation for excellence. Well, so does the Eden Prairie school district, for that matter. So does Edina. This is Minnesota, after all. Purchase almost any Minnesota home, and your children will be attending a good school.
What about commuting times? With an excellent freeway system surrounding and transecting the entire metro area, it’s a non-issue. If you own Minnetonka real estate, an Eden Prairie home, or a house in Minneapolis, you won’t be spending much time in traffic. If you buy Minnetonka real estate or an Edina property, you will be strategically located along the 494 loop. The Twin Cities has one of the nation’s shortest average commute times for a major metropolitan area.
Sometimes having to choose between two or more good options can be a stressful situation. A seasoned Minneapolis REALTOR can help you sort through all of the factors, identify your unique housing needs, and discuss the nuances of each Twin Cities neighborhood.
Culture, Commerce, and Quality of Life
Minneapolis is home to more live theater per capita than all other U.S. cities, with the sole exception of New York City. It would be hard to argue that New York’s theater venues are better or more diverse. The Minneapolis area boasts the third largest live theater market in the nation, and includes the Guthrie, Mixed Blood, Brave New Workshop, Minnesota Dance Theater, Children’s Theatre Company, and a host of other world renowned theater companies.
Owning a Minneapolis home means that there will always be something for you to do. If you decided to explore the entire Minneapolis cultural and entertainment scene in earnest, it would be a long time before you even scratched the surface of it. With a large variety of professional sports teams, museums, live music, and outdoor activities, you won’t have any difficulty filling up your calendar with excitement and fun. Professional sports, cultural arts, and entertainment all support the high quality of life here, and make Minneapolis real estate a great investment.
Minneapolis is called the “City of Lakes” for good reason; there are twenty of them, plus creeks, parkways, and riverfront festooned with flowering trees and stately hardwood trees that shade miles and miles of biking and hiking trails. Minneapolis real estate taxes are quite reasonable, and we hardly hear Minneapolis home owners complain. That’s because the quality of life the City of Minneapolis affords its citizens is phenomenal. There is a whopping 770 square feet of parkland per resident. Folks from first, second, and third tier suburbs such as Edina, Eden Prairie, and Minnetonka drive here on summer nights and weekends just to bike the 52 mile system of pathways known as the Minneapolis Grand Rounds.
If you buy a Chanhassen home, your child may be enrolled in either the Chaska school system or the Minnetonka school district.. Call me for more information about the school districts and the Chanhassen real estate market.
Minneapolis is the only major center of commerce between Seattle and Chicago. The confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers created a natural locus for trade. The city developed around grain mills near Saint Anthony Falls. Today, the economy has diversified to include publishing, health services, food processing, graphic arts, and high-tech industry. The vibrant business atmosphere helps to support Minneapolis real estate value. If you own a home in Minneapolis, you won’t have a very hard time getting to work, either. The transportation infrastructure includes an excellent freeway system, a metro bus system, and light rail. About half of the people who live and work in Minneapolis use public transit to make their commutes to work.
Community Spirit
The term “Minnesota nice” originated in Minneapolis. Over 40% of Minneapolis adults donate their time to charity and community organizations. Minneapolis is a stellar example social awareness, as well as corporate and private philanthropy.
Minneapolis has been in the forefront of tackling discrimination issues. One of the first maternity hospitals for both married and unmarried mothers was founded here. One of the city’s most famous mayors, Hubert Humphrey, was a lifelong civil rights activists and established a human relations council to represent minorities. Minneapolis is the birthplace of the American Indian Movement.
Minneapolis Homes for Sale
If you are looking for any kind of property in any kind of price range, you can find it here. If you are looking for fixer-upper Minneapolis homes, you can find it here. Are you looking for affordable Minneapolis real estate? You are in luck! Minneapolis homes are known nationally for the incredibly high affordability index. This single family real estate market is characterized by an eclectic mix of stucco Tudors, bungalows with oak floors, and dignified two-story craftsman/four-square style two story houses with mission style woodwork, oak pillars, and built-in buffets. If you are looking for a starter home, the Minneapolis real estate market is a good place to begin!
Luxury Minneapolis Real Estate
If you are looking for upscale Minneapolis homes, you can tour classic Victorian homes, stately mansions along Mount Curve, or mansions that enjoy views of Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet, or Lake of the Isles. There are also a number of luxury downtown Minneapolis condos and penthouses that boast panoramic views of the Mississippi River. Executive Minneapolis real estate listings are not nearly as expensive as they are in other major cities.
Selling Minneapolis Real Estate?
Are you thinking of selling your Minneapolis home? Call me first at (612) 834-1444 for a comprehensive, no-nonsense market analysis. There is no cost or obligation.
Your Twin Cities Minnesota Real Estate Agent
Whether you are looking at buying or selling Minneapolis property, exploring the Eden Prairie real estate market, viewing Minnetonka homes or listings in the surrounding Twin Cities suburbs, you should expect your Minneapolis REALTOR to abide by the highest professional and ethical standards of the industry. As your REALTOR, I promise to afford you every professional courtesy and to help you make the best possible real estate decisions based on current data and my years of experience with Twin Cities real estate. Most of my business is based on referrals and repeat business, so I want to earn your future business and referrals as well. Besides providing you with detailed information and sound advice, I try to make the process of buying Minneapolis real estate a fun experience!
Thanks for stopping by.
Very Truly Yours,
Linda Johnson
Minnesota REALTOR, ABR, CRS
Coldwell Banker Burnet
Minneapolis Real Estate Agent
7550 France Avenue S.
Edina, MN 55435
Cell: (612) 834-1444
