Selling a house in probate in Plymouth, MN? I handle the cleanouts, repairs, and hard conversations so your family doesn't have to. Whether the estate is straightforward or complicated by deferred maintenance, multiple heirs, or a decades-long accumulation of belongings — I've been through it, and I know how to…
Twin Cities Mortgage Rate Outlook — October 12, 2026
Craig Kamman • Edina Realty | Wayzata, MN • October 12, 2026 Current Rate Snapshot Freddie Mac PMMS (week of Oct 8, 2026) — the standard weekly survey of contract rates: Loan TypeRateChange vs. Last Week1 Year Ago 30-Year Fixed7.40%▲ +0.12%6.30% 15-Year Fixed6.73%▲ +0.13%5.53% 30-Year Jumbo7.65%Bankrate daily lender survey (Oct…
Rightsizing in Minnetonka, MN: A Senior’s Guide to Selling the Family Home
Downsizing in Minnetonka is one of the more emotionally layered decisions a family can face — not because the logistics are complicated, but because this city has a way of becoming part of who you are. The Lake Minnetonka shores, the Excelsior Boulevard corridor, the quiet cul-de-sacs near Shady Oak…
Twin Cities Mortgage Rate Outlook — October 5, 2026
By Craig Kamman, Edina Realty | Wayzata, MN — October 5, 2026 Current Rate Snapshot Loan Type Rate Source 30-Year Fixed 7.28% Freddie Mac PMMS (Oct 1, 2026) 15-Year Fixed 6.60% Freddie Mac PMMS (Oct 1, 2026) 30-Year Jumbo 7.58% Bankrate (Oct 5, 2026) 5/1 ARM 6.60% Bankrate (Oct 5,…
Seller Died Before Closing — How We Still Closed on Time
Timing in real estate is unpredictable. Deals fall apart for all kinds of reasons — inspections, financing, title issues. But one scenario that almost no one prepares for is when a seller passes away after a purchase agreement is signed but before closing day arrives. I recently closed one of…
Selling a Hoarder Condo in Minnesota: POA, Back Taxes, and Association Liens
Not every real estate transaction is straightforward. Some of the most meaningful work I do involves situations that most agents won't touch — or don't know how to handle. This is one of those. The Situation A Power of Attorney reached out after finding me through an AI search. She…
Twin Cities Mortgage Rate Outlook — September 21, 2026
Monday, September 21, 2026 | Craig Kamman, Edina Realty | Wayzata, MN Last week the Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time since 2023 — a unanimous 25-basis-point hike that pushed the federal funds target to 3.75%–4.00%. Bond markets reacted fast: the 10-year Treasury touched 5.01% on September 16…
Selling an Inherited House in Orono, MN: A West Metro Probate Guide for Families
Selling an inherited house in Orono, Minnesota isn't something most people plan for. You find yourself navigating a probate process you've never dealt with, a property that may need significant work, and a timeline driven by the court — all while managing grief and family dynamics at the same time.…
Downsizing in Edina, MN: A Senior’s Guide to Rightsizing Your West Metro Home
Downsizing in Edina, MN: A Senior's Guide to Rightsizing Your West Metro Home If you or your parents have lived in Edina for decades — raised kids in the France Avenue corridor, watched the neighbors change, kept the house running through Minnesota winters — the idea of leaving that home…
Twin Cities Mortgage Rate Outlook — September 14, 2026
By Craig Kamman — Edina Realty | Wayzata, MN — September 14, 2026 Current Rate Snapshot Loan Type Rate Week Change Notes 30-Year Fixed 6.76% ↑ +0.02% Freddie Mac PMMS (Thu. survey) 15-Year Fixed 6.29% ↑ +0.05% Strong option for move-up buyers 30-Year Jumbo 7.10% ↑ +0.15% Loans above $832,750…