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…
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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…
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…
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…