The Rochester Roundtable

Foreclosure Prevention

2008-10-20T17:06:00Z

If you or someone you know may be facing foreclosure, please follow the links below to learn more about what can be done to prevent it from happening. The foreclosure rates in Minnesota have been steadily increasing in recent years, but there are resources available to help slow that machine down. "One mortgage foreclosed for every 54 households in Minnesota from 2005-2007. — If 2008 foreclosure projections hold true, approximately 28,000 more Minnesota mortgages will be foreclosed by...(read more)

Rochester Area Remodelers Tour Oct. 18 & 19

2008-10-16T17:26:00Z

Looking to get some ideas for a remodeling project you have on your mind? From 10 AM to 5 PM, on both Saturday and Sunday, you can tour homes on the Remodelers Council 4th annual "Remodelers Tour." Tickets are $5, can be purchased at all homes on the tour, and will allow you entry in to all the homes on the tour. Have fun...take note of what you like and don't like...then let's talk about your home and what you have in mind. Home Renovation Consulting...(read more)

Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors Market Statistics Report 12/14/07

2007-12-14T16:38:00Z

There are currently 1115 homes for sale in the City of Rochester, with an average list price of $235,244 and an average market time of 225 days. 18 home sales closed in the past week, with an average list price of $202,076, an average SOLD price of $202,526 and an average market time of 73 days. 17 homes went sale pending, and 13 homes expired off the market. For more information on the current market in Rochester, read the entire report for the week ending 12/14/07. Enjoy your weekend! Buy A Rochester...(read more)

Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors Market Statistics Report 12/07/07

2007-12-07T14:49:00Z

There are currently 1134 homes for sale in the City of Rochester, with an average list price of $235,199 and an average market time of 221 days. 41 home sales closed in the past week, with an average list price of $205,994, an average SOLD price of $202,337 and an average market time of 135 days. 24 homes went sale pending, and 35 homes expired off the market. For more information on the current market in Rochester, read the entire report for the week ending 12/07/07. Enjoy your weekend! Buy A Rochester...(read more)

Single Story For Sale in Lake City

2007-12-07T04:05:00Z

• 3,600 sq. ft., 3 bath, 4 bdrm single story - MLS® #2935918

Lake City, Wabasha County - Privacy will be yours in this wonderfully spacious, superbly maintained home, nestled on 6.5 wooded acres! There's a 21 x 30 main floor family room w/ fireplce that will have you never wanting to leave home again. The dining room and kitchen were made for entertaining the entire family, and include newer, matching appliances. And dining out back, while enjoying nature, will be a breeze as the deck is right off of the kitchen. The four bedrooms are all on the main floor, and have beautiful hardwood floors (the master has a huge walk-in closet!). The lowever level is completely finished with another family room, plenty of storage, and a game room (pool table optional!). Outside you'll find an additional 2.5 car, insulated, heated garage for all your toys! You won't be disappointed in this home!

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Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors Market Statistics Report 11/23/07

2007-11-24T15:46:00Z

There are currently 1192 homes for sale in the City of Rochester, with an average list price of $235,437 and an average market time of 211 days. 32 home sales closed in the past week, with an average list price of $204,241, an average SOLD price of $190,202 and an average market time of 133 days. 14 homes went sale pending, and 17 homes expired off the market. For more information on the current market in Rochester, read the entire report for the week ending 11/23/07. A few weeks ago, there were...(read more)

Great news! Rochester is Minnesota's Most Affordable City

2007-11-13T21:51:00Z

Apparently, "Business Week" magazine has released a new survey that reports Rochester offers the most affordable homes in the state. If you don't believe it, watch the news report on KAALtv.com . I've tried to locate the survey on-line, but haven't had any luck, as of yet! See? It's not all doom and gloom in the real estate world. Rochester is its own market...remember this tonight when you're watching the nightly news. It's nice to see the media actually report...(read more)

Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors Market Statistics Report 11/09/07

2007-11-09T21:42:00Z

There are currently 922 homes for sale in the City of Rochester, with an average list price of $215,068 and an average market time of 171 days. 34 home sales closed in the past week, with an average list price of $188,290, an average SOLD price of $181,859 and an average market time of 137 days. 20 homes went sale pending, and 4 homes expired off the market. For more information on the current market in Rochester, read the entire report for the week ending 11/09/07. Have a great weekend! Buy A Rochester...(read more)

Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors Market Statistics Report 11/02/07

2007-11-05T21:31:00Z

There are currently 917 homes for sale in the City of Rochester, with an average list price of $216,272 and an average market time of 169 days. 52 home sales closed in the past week, with an average list price of $171,412, an average SOLD price of $166,919 and an average market time of 109 days. 29 homes went sale pending, and 47 homes expired off the market. For more information on the current market in Rochester, read the entire report for the week ending 11/02/07. Have a great week! Buy A Rochester...(read more)

After leaving the closing table, is it time to say goodbye?

2007-10-29T21:18:00Z

I read a blog post today that really struck home with me (yes, I'm a blog reader...in fact, I know I read too much, and don't write enough, but I'm working on it!). Vicki Moore at Agent Genius described perfectly a situation I find myself in often. While working with clients, I often get quite attached to them. It doesn't always happen, of course, but I can honestly say that it happens more often than not. I learn about them, their families, their pets (a mutual love of dogs is always...(read more)

Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors Market Statistics Report 10/29/07

2007-10-29T20:10:00Z

There are currently 944 homes for sale in the City of Rochester, with an average list price of $219,615 and an average market time of 161 days. 38 home sales closed in the past week, with an average list price of $164,339 an average SOLD price of $160,115 and an average market time of 121 days. 48 homes went sale pending, and 19 homes expired off the market. For more information on the current market in Rochester, read the entire report for the week ending 10/26/07. The average days on market is...(read more)

Cardboard Box City - Friday, October 20th at Soldier's Field

2007-10-18T16:51:00Z

In an effort to raise awareness and money for the organizations that support and house the homeless in Rochester, Soldier's Field will be home, temporarily, to Cardboard Box City. For one night, Rochester citizens are invited to stay in Cardboard Box City (in either a box or tent, which you bring along) to help the estimated 200 homeless people in the Rochester area that find themselves without shelter on any given night. The local organizations (the Dorothy Day House & the Interfaith Hospitality...(read more)

Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors Market Statistics Report 10/05/07

2007-10-05T15:13:00Z

There are currently 979 homes for sale in the City of Rochester, with an average list price of $218,340 and an average market time of 148 days. 46 home sales closed in the past week, with an average list price of $173,467 an average SOLD price of $169,686 and an average market time of 118 days. 22 homes went sale pending, and 28 homes expired off the market. For more information on the current market in Rochester, read the entire report for the week ending 10/05/07. Have a great weekend! Buy A Rochester...(read more)

ARTStoberfest! The Art Walk

2007-10-04T13:33:00Z

I received this announcement from the Rochester Downtown Alliance this morning. I haven't been able to attend the Art Walk for the past few years, so I'm looking forward to going tonight. I used to fancy myself as something of an artist, back in college when I would sit at the liquor store I worked at, drawing portraits of my customer's kids. I entered one of my drawings in an art show once, but didn't even get a nod from the academy, so to speak...it was so disheartening! Anyway,...(read more)

Southeast Minnesota Association of Realtors Market Statistics Report 9/14/07

2007-09-14T19:20:00Z

There are currently 951 homes for sale in the City of Rochester, with an average list price of $215,792 and an average market time of 138 days. 17 home sales closed in the past week, with an average list price of $170,606 an average SOLD price of $166,323 and an average market time of 64 days. 35 homes went sale pending, and 9 homes expired off the market. For more information on the current market in Rochester, read the entire report for the week ending 9/14/07. Have a great weekend! Buy A Rochester...(read more)