West Metro Housing Market ReportJuly 2026 Market Update: West Metro MinneapolisSales activity picked up across most of the region in July, with the 13-county Twin Cities posting a 10.2% jump in closed sales year-over-year. Median prices held firm at $410,000 regionally. Days on market stayed flat at 40 days. Here…
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Is Cost Segregation Worth It for Your Rental Property? Here’s How to Know
"My CPA mentioned it but wasn't sure it was worth it for my property." That's the most common thing I hear when cost segregation comes up with clients. John Murphy at CSSI — a specialist I refer investors to regularly — hears the same thing. He encountered it recently on…
Cost Segregation and the BRRRR Strategy: Turning Renovation Costs Into Year-One Tax Deductions
The BRRRR strategy — Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat — is one of the most effective ways to build a rental portfolio in the West Metro. But most investors running BRRRR deals focus entirely on the ARV and the refi proceeds. They're missing a substantial tax benefit hiding inside every…
What Is Cost Segregation? A West Metro Investor’s Guide
Most rental property owners in the West Metro are depreciating their buildings the slow way — spreading the deduction over 27.5 years and leaving a significant tax benefit on the table. Cost segregation is the strategy that changes that, and it's something I introduce to investors I work with early…
Selling an Inherited House in Minnetonka, MN: A West Metro Probate Guide for Families
Selling a house in probate in Minnetonka, MN? I've helped dozens of families navigate exactly this situation — and I'll tell you upfront: it doesn't have to be as hard as it sounds. My name is Craig Kamman. I'm a Realtor with Edina Realty in Wayzata, and I've spent more…
Twin Cities Mortgage Rate Outlook — September 7, 2026
By Craig Kamman, Edina Realty | Wayzata, MN • September 7, 2026 Rates climbed again this week, and if you've been waiting for a pullback to lock in, the window is getting tighter. Here's what I'm watching and what it means for buyers and sellers in the West Metro. Current…
Downsizing in Plymouth, MN: A Senior’s Guide to Rightsizing a West Metro Home
Thinking about downsizing in Plymouth? You're not alone — I hear from Plymouth families every month who still love their home but are done with the stairs, the yard work, and the storage room nobody has walked into in years. I'm Craig Kamman, a West Metro real estate agent who…
Twin Cities Mortgage Rate Outlook — August 26, 2026
Author: Craig Kamman, Edina Realty | Wayzata, MN | Phone: 952-994-4451 Published: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Current Rate Snapshot Loan TypeCurrent RateChange (Week over Week) 30-Year Fixed6.65%-0.02% 15-Year Fixed5.95%-0.06% Jumbo (30Y Fixed)~6.78%+0.02% 5/1 ARM~6.22%Bankrate survey 10/1 ARM~6.58%Bankrate survey Sources: Freddie Mac PMMS (August 20), Bankrate (August 24-26) Key metric: The…
Selling an Inherited House in Wayzata, MN: A West Metro Probate Guide for Families
Selling an inherited house in Wayzata, MN? If you've just lost a parent or family member and are trying to figure out what to do with their home, you're in the right place. I'm Craig Kamman, a Wayzata real estate agent with Edina Realty, and I've spent 30 years helping…
Downsizing in Eden Prairie, MN: A Complete Guide for Seniors and Their Families
Thinking about selling the family home and moving to something smaller? You're not alone — I hear from Eden Prairie families every month who are ready for a change but overwhelmed by the stuff, the stairs, and the sixty years of memories in every closet. I'm Craig Kamman, a real…