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…
Twin Cities Mortgage Rate Outlook — August 10, 2026
Current Rate Snapshot Loan TypeCurrent RateChange (Week over Week) 30-Year Fixed6.69%+0.03% 15-Year Fixed6.01%-0.03% Jumbo (30Y Fixed)~6.79%-0.02% 5/1 ARM~6.25%+0.05% 10/1 ARM~6.64%+0.18% Sources: Freddie Mac PMMS (August 6), Bankrate (August 8–10) Key metric: The spread between the 30-year fixed rate and the 10-year Treasury sits at 2.00% — still well above the…
Selling an Inherited House in Golden Valley, MN: A West Metro Probate Guide for Families
Selling a house in probate in Golden Valley, Minnesota? I'm Craig Kamman, a real estate agent with Edina Realty in Wayzata. After 30 years in this business — and as an active investor and property manager myself — I've learned that inherited homes in the West Metro come with more…
Twin Cities Mortgage Rate Outlook — August 3, 2026
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.66% this week — up 8 basis points from last week and the highest in about a year. The 10-year Treasury sits at 4.69%, and the spread between the two remains elevated at 1.97%, well above the ~1.70% historical average. Rates keep grinding higher…
Downsizing in Hopkins, MN: A Family-Centered Guide for Seniors and Adult Children
Hopkins sits just west of Minneapolis along Excelsior Boulevard, a classic Minnesota streetcar suburb that has quietly become one of the West Metro's most livable communities for seniors. With tree-lined neighborhoods, an award-winning downtown, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital right across the border in St. Louis Park, and some of the…
Selling an Inherited House in St. Louis Park, MN: A West Metro Probate Guide for Families
If you've recently lost a parent or loved one who owned a home in St. Louis Park, you're likely juggling grief, family logistics, and a house full of belongings — all while trying to figure out what comes next. Whether the property is near the Dakota Rail Trail, off Cedar…
How to Downsize From Your Long Lake Home: A Senior Transition Guide
Long Lake is one of those West Metro communities that people discover and fall in love with — a quiet lakeside town on U.S. Highway 12 with antique shops, family-owned restaurants, and that small-town feel that's increasingly rare in the Twin Cities. But for many families, the hardest moment comes…
Selling an Inherited House in Excelsior, MN: A West Metro Probate Guide for Families
What Should I Know About Selling a Probate House in Excelsior, MN? If you've inherited a home in Excelsior — one of those charming historic houses nestled on the south shore of Lake Minnetonka, or a 1960s rambler on a quiet tree-lined street — you're likely juggling grief, legal questions,…
Twin Cities Mortgage Rate Outlook: June 27-July 3 — What I’m Watching
The bond market is sending some important signals for anyone watching mortgage rates. Here is the breakdown as of this week. 10-Year Treasury Yield — Last 6 Months The 10-Year Treasury yield has been the anchor for mortgage rate movements over the past six months. Watching the trend line against…
Twin Cities Mortgage Rate Outlook: June 22-27, 2026 — What I’m Watching
This week's snapshot: 10-Year Treasury at 4.45%. 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.49%. The spread between them is 2.04% — that's 204 basis points, well above the historical average of about 170bp. 10-Year Treasury Yield — Last 6 Months The 10-Year Treasury is sitting at 4.45% this week. Looking at the…