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I work with buyer, sellers and investors in the N Metro & Metro area of MN (Anoka, Sherburne, Isanti, Wright, Chisago, Hennepin County) Licensed in Wisconsin! Worked w/foreclosures & short sales too!
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By Joe Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Cambria Mortgage)
Facing a divorce and wondering what happens to the house? Going through a divorce is rarely straightforward. Between legal paperwork, personal stress, and splitting up years of shared life, the emotional weight alone is heavy. But when it comes to the balance sheet, one asset almost always takes center stage: the family home. For most couples, the home isn’t just where memories were built—it’s also their largest single asset and their biggest joint liability. Deciding what to do with real estate during a separation isn’t just a legal question; it’s a financial and lending question. Far too often, divorce decrees are drafted with good intentions, only for both parties to discover later that the mortgage rules don’t work the way the attorneys assumed, and screws up the existing home and/o...
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By Joe Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Cambria Mortgage)
The Hidden Cost of Builder Buydowns: Why That "Low Rate" Isn't Free Minneapolis, MN: Recent housing data showed new home sales jumping to an eight-month high, outperforming many expectations in a challenging rate environment. If you look at the headlines, it seems like buyers are simply shrugging off mortgage rates and flocking to new construction. Look under the hood, however, and you'll find the real engine driving those sales: aggressive builder-paid rate buydowns.   Walk through any new construction model home today and you will likely see bold signage advertising interest rates 1.5% to 2.5% below prevailing market averages. For a buyer feeling payment shock, those numbers look like an absolute lifeline.   There is an old, unbreakable rule in finance: there is no free lunch. Builde...
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By Dave Werth, FULL TIME REALTOR - 20+ Years
(WERTH REALTY )
Can you buy a house with Crypto? Is this the new trend in the future? Some say maybe!Can you buy a house with a Cash Cat meme coin yet? Robinhood is starting to impact the future of Crypto and seeing it bigger than sports betting. Imagine the idea of home ownership purchase with Crypto... We have heard that the Robinhood owner has joked around about the upcoming crypto free token drops. So, imagine this... (You buy a bunch of Cash Cat Tokens for 17 Cents and it turns into a $20 value in crypto and you get free token drops making your crypto worth a fortune. You then get it transferred in the blockchain and you purchase a home, which make it possible for pennies on the dollar. You then may have just purchased a home for little to nothing. Could Crypto Meme Coins or Crypo Tokens be the ne...
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By Joel Friday, Make sure your home is "SOLD by Friday!"
(Keller Williams Classic Realty)
How to start your wealth journey in real estate.How did we get here? It all started in 1988 for our family. We got married that year and decided to buy a home. With the help of my uncle Wayne, he found us a cute little home in the Oaks of Sheandoah. A 4 level split with 2 unfinished levels. We assumed a VA loat a great 9% interest rate. This allowed us to start our wealth journey. We added a bedroom and a family room into the 3rd level with some help of freinds and family. Even once we had 4 children, we only had 1 bathroom in the home though we later added a 2nd one. Why do I bring this up? The wealth journey starts small and can magnify over time. We lived there 27 years when I went on a listing appointment for a home on Crooked Lake. It was a family who had just lost there father and...
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By Joe Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Cambria Mortgage)
The brutal bad math of rentingMinneapolis, MN: People obsess over mortgage interest rates and market headlines, but they ignore the staggering wealth gap: a homeowner's net worth is 38 times higher than a renter's.The math is simple. Every month you pay rent, you are funding your landlord’s future instead of building your own. Stop renting, start building equity, and put your capital to work for your own family. Owning a home isn't just about having a place to live—it’s the single most effective way to change your long-term financial trajectory.Let’s run your numbers to see how much home you can buy.☎️ (651) 552-3681⌨️ iMortgageJoe.comThe Joe Metzler Team @ Cambria Mortgage. NMLS 274132, Equal Housing Lender serving AZ, CO, Fl, IA, MN, ND, SD, WI
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By Joe Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Cambria Mortgage)
Mortgage Rates vs. Closing Costs: The Trade-Off Every Homebuyer Must UnderstandWhen shopping for a mortgage in today’s market, you will inevitably run into two aggressive marketing tactics: ultra-low interest rates or low, or “no closing cost” loans. While they sound like a win-win, they are rarely both. In reality, they are two sides of the same coin, and understanding the connection is the only way to protect your bottom line.The Fundamental Rule of LendingThe math behind mortgage pricing is rarely a mystery; it’s a trade-off:Lower Interest Rate = Higher Closing Costs: You are essentially prepaying interest upfront—often called “buying down the rate”—to secure a lower monthly payment for the life of the loan. Do you have the money to pay a bunch of discount points or origination fees?...
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By Joe Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Cambria Mortgage)
Love them? Absolutely. Want your basement back? Also yes. 🏠✨If your adult kid living at home, or stuck in rental/savings limbo, you might be closer to a solution than you think.Did you know you can gift funds toward a family member’s down payment or closing costs? You don’t need a fortune to help them cross the homeownership finish line—sometimes just a surprisingly small boost makes all the difference between forever renting or living in your basement, and home ownership.Let’s calculate what it would take to get them into a place of their own with a free, no obligation quick qualify quote.  Just click learn more below! Contact Joe Metzler: 📞 Phone: (651) 552-3681📧 Email: Joe.Metzler@CambriaMortgage.com  🌐 Learn More: MetzlerMortgage.com📍 Licensed in AZ, CO, FL, IA, MN, ND, SD, WIEqual ...
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By The Woodland Team North Shore Lake Superior, Land Specialists
(The Woodland Companies)
COOK COUNTY MN FOREST HUNTING & TIMBER LAND WANTED!      Buyers are ready to invest in Your Wisconsin Forest Land.   Who do you know that may be ready to sell for the right price?   Timberland, both mature and growing stock.     Red, Jack, and White Pine     Quality Central and Northern Hardwoods   Hunting Land, both turnkey premium hunting parcels and camps and those properties that have potential with the right management.     Old farms     QDM enhanced properties     Heavily managed habitat.     Non-managed habitat.     Nearly any partially wooded property may fit one of our buyers' needs.     Give us a Call and let us know who You know that may be interested in Selling their land for the right price.     We are the Forest Land, Timber Land, and Hunting Land Experts with several For...
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By Joel Friday, Make sure your home is "SOLD by Friday!"
(Keller Williams Classic Realty)
Stunning Benzinger Homes Rambler in Elk River with Incredible Entertaining SpacesVirtual walkthrough of this stunning Elk River RamblerWelcome to 19529 York Drive NW Elk River MN 55330 click here for more detailsIf you’ve been searching for a beautifully designed rambler in Elk River that combines luxury, comfort, and functionality, this exceptional Benzinger Homes property deserves a spot at the top of your list. Thoughtfully crafted with high-end finishes and an open-concept layout, this home was designed for both everyday living and unforgettable entertaining.From the moment you arrive, the expansive covered front porch sets the tone for the welcoming atmosphere throughout the home. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing in the evening, this charming outdoor space of...
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By Joe Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Cambria Mortgage)
The Affordability Myth: Why Your Buyers Need to Stop WaitingWe hear it every day. Your buyers are standing on the sidelines, waiting for the “affordability crisis” to break. They’re convinced that because they aren’t seeing 3% interest rates or 2012 price points, the market is broken.But when you look at the raw data, the narrative falls apart.Let’s look at the numbers. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate over the last 50 years isn’t the historical anomaly of the pandemic era; it’s 7.1%. When you look at Debt-to-Income (DTI) ratios for homebuyers over the last four decades, the trend is remarkably stable. Despite the massive shifts in the economy, DTI ratios for the average buyer have consistently hovered in the high 30s.The Reality Check:1985: DTI ~35-38%1995: DTI ~36-39%2005: DTI ...
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By Mark R. Westpfahl REALTOR Broker, REALTOR® Minnesota Real Estate Broker
(Vexillum Realty, St. Paul, Minneapolis and suburbs)
Legacy Sheet for Probate: The First Checklist Every Minnesota Personal Representative NeedsIf you recently lost a parent, spouse, or close loved one and you've been named the personal representative of the estate, the first question is usually not "how do I file probate?" It's "what do I need to find first?"A Legacy Sheet is your answer.This article gives Minnesota heirs and newly appointed personal representatives a practical probate checklist, an estate inventory starting point, and a simple way to locate the will, trust, bank accounts, real estate, debts, beneficiary accounts, vehicles, personal property, digital assets, and final wishes.What Is a Legacy Sheet?A Legacy Sheet is a single document that organizes everything a Minnesota personal representative needs to start estate admin...
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By The Woodland Team North Shore Lake Superior, Land Specialists
(The Woodland Companies)
🌲 THE WOODLAND REPORT – Cook County, Minnesota   By Bob CraneReal Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified #1 in Forest Land Mgmt March 03, 2026 02:00 PMReport 🌲 THE WOODLAND REPORT – Cook County, Minnesota Hunting • Timber • Investments Market Snapshot – 20+ Acre Properties 📍 County Overview Cook County is located in the extreme northeast corner of Minnesota, bordering Lake Superior and extending into the rugged, glaciated landscape of the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). It’s among the least populated counties in the Midwest, distinguished by its vast forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation draws. The county’s landscape is dominated by boreal and northern hardwood forests, rocky ridges, and world...
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By The Woodland Team North Shore Lake Superior, Land Specialists
(The Woodland Companies)
By Bob CraneReal Estate Agent with Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified #1 in Forest Land Mgmt Hunting • Timber • Investments Market Snapshot – 20+ Acre Properties 📍 County Overview St. Louis County is the largest county in Minnesota by area and contains vast swaths of northern boreal and mixed forests, including the iconic Superior National Forest and access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). The landscape is rugged and deeply forested, with abundant lakes, rivers, and rolling terrain — making it one of the region’s most desirable areas for recreation, hunting, and forestland investment. 🌳 Forestland Summary St. Louis County is dominated by forest cover, with large blocks of publicly owned lands intermingled with private woodlots. Forest...
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By Joe Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Cambria Mortgage)
Your Home Search - The Iran Conflict, + OilMinneapolis, MN: Three weeks ago, we looked at the initial ripple effects of the war in Iran on our housing market. Since then, the conflict has escalated, and the economic “domino effect” we discussed has become our new reality.As of around March 24th, 2026, the national average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has climbed to around 6.375% (without points) for the best customers,  reaching its highest level since December. The conflict has moved beyond initial skirmishes, with strikes against key energy infrastructure. This has pushed Brent crude past the $100 per barrel mark multiple times before falling back, fueling the “oil shock” that is currently driving inflation expectations and forcing bond yields—and mortgage rates—higher.While economic d...
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By The Woodland Team North Shore Lake Superior, Land Specialists
(The Woodland Companies)
By Bob Crane Woodland Management Service  #1 in Forest Land Mgmt March 04, 2026 02:00 PM 🌲 THE WOODLAND REPORT – Lake County, Minnesota Hunting • Timber • Investments Market Snapshot – 20+ Acre Properties 📍 County Overview Lake County stretches along the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior and is anchored by the community of Duluth–Superior to the south. The region is known for its dramatic cliff-lined shoreline, deep forests, inland lakes, and rugged glacial topography. Lake County combines tourism and outdoor recreation values with traditional forestland character, making it a unique mix of amenity and hard-forest landscape. 🌳 Forestland Summary Lake County is heavily forested (well over 80% forest cover), part of the Laurentian Mixed Forest Province, with a dominance of: Red Pine Wh...
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By The Weiland Group of Keller Williams Realty
(The Weiland Group of Keller Williams Premier Realty)
For Plymouth Minnesota homebuyers in midlife and long-time homeowners considering a sale, a midlife relocation can feel less like a real estate decision and more like a referendum on identity, finances, and what comes next. Uncertain market conditions add pressure, and even confident adults can feel stuck between wanting a lifestyle change after 40 and fearing regret, disruption, or a messy negotiation. The emotional challenges of moving are real, grief for a familiar routine, guilt about changing plans, and the worry that a new address means losing momentum. Yet personal growth at midlife often starts with choosing a home that supports career reinvention and daily life.Why Midlife Is a Powerful Reset PointMidlife transition opportunities are the window where a move can do more than cha...
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By Bob Crane, Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
(Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified)
🌲 THE WOODLAND REPORT – Lake County, Minnesota Hunting • Timber • InvestmentsMarket Snapshot – 20+ Acre Properties📍 County OverviewLake County stretches along the scenic North Shore of Lake Superior and is anchored by the community of Duluth–Superior to the south. The region is known for its dramatic cliff-lined shoreline, deep forests, inland lakes, and rugged glacial topography.Lake County combines tourism and outdoor recreation values with traditional forestland character, making it a unique mix of amenity and hard-forest landscape.🌳 Forestland Summary Lake County is heavily forested (well over 80% forest cover), part of the Laurentian Mixed Forest Province, with a dominance of: Red Pine White Pine Spruce & Fir Maple & Birch Mixed Northern Hardwoods The forests here contribute to tim...
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By Bob Crane, Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
(Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified)
🌲 THE WOODLAND REPORT – Cook County, Minnesota Hunting • Timber • InvestmentsMarket Snapshot – 20+ Acre Properties📍 County OverviewCook County is located in the extreme northeast corner of Minnesota, bordering Lake Superior and extending into the rugged, glaciated landscape of the Superior National Forest and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). It’s among the least populated counties in the Midwest, distinguished by its vast forests, lakes, and outdoor recreation draws.The county’s landscape is dominated by boreal and northern hardwood forests, rocky ridges, and world-class lake and rivers.🌳 Forestland Summary   Cook County’s forestland is extensive and ecologically significant. While exact private forest acreage is not consolidated as neatly as U.S. county inventory in s...
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By Bob Crane, Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671
(Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified)
🌲 THE WOODLAND REPORT – St. Louis County, Minnesota Hunting • Timber • InvestmentsMarket Snapshot – 20+ Acre Properties📍 County OverviewSt. Louis County is the largest county in Minnesota by area and contains vast swaths of northern boreal and mixed forests, including the iconic Superior National Forest and access to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).The landscape is rugged and deeply forested, with abundant lakes, rivers, and rolling terrain — making it one of the region’s most desirable areas for recreation, hunting, and forestland investment.🌳 Forestland SummarySt. Louis County is dominated by forest cover, with large blocks of publicly owned lands intermingled with private woodlots.Forestland Characteristics: Extensive Mixed Northern Forests:Red & White Pine, Spruce,...
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By Joe Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Cambria Mortgage)
DSCR Loans The Smart Way to Finance Investment Properties Without Income DocumentationAre you tired of jumping through hoops to qualify for investment property loans? Frustrated with providing years of tax returns, W2s, and endless documentation just to finance a rental property that clearly cash flows? There's a better way: DSCR loans (Debt Service Coverage Ratio loans).What is a DSCR Loan?DSCR stands for Debt Service Coverage Ratio – a goofy name for a game changing loan product that qualifies you based on the property's postive rent, not your personal income.Here's how simple it is: We analyze the rental income potential of the property. If the rent covers the mortgage payment (PITI) with at least $1.00 lefft over, you're qualified! No more digging through years of tax returns or exp...
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By Joe Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Cambria Mortgage)
Unlocking Millennial Buyers in 2026: 2026 is primed for a millennial homebuying surge—40% say they want to buy this year (per recent housing reports). Yet, 97% cite at least one barrier: 46% blame high rates, 40% skyrocketing prices, and 30% down payment struggles. Sound familiar? The good news? We can shatter these hurdles together with targeted strategies and tools.Sell the Starter Home DreamPush affordable starter homes as the smart entry point. Millennials don’t need McMansions—they crave value. Highlight neighborhoods with lower entry prices, showing long-term equity growth. Remind them: renting costs are rising too, and owning builds wealth.Rates Are Dropping—And Still HistoricMortgage rates are slowly easing from 2024-2025 peaks (now  about 6%), hovering at levels that are compet...
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