The Chad and Sara Huebener Podcast

If you're thinking about buying or selling in Minnesota this fall, three conversations are worth your attention right now. One of them is a change to the appraisal process that takes effect on November 2 and will make the report you receive look nothing like the one you've seen over the past twenty years. In this video, we walk through the three developments shaping the market as we head into October and what each one means for your timing. Watch our video for the full picture.

Every fall, the Minnesota market shifts gears, and this year is no exception. If you've noticed things feeling a little slower out there, you're reading it right, and there's a reason behind it that matters whether you're selling now or next spring. In this video, we walk through three things we're seeing in the market right now, from why homes are taking longer to sell to the one move savvy sellers are already making to get a jump on the spring season. Watch our video to see what the shift means for your plans.

It's easy to assume the fall market is a whole different animal from spring, especially when the day-to-day activity feels slower than it did a few months ago. But when you actually pull the Minnesota numbers, the story they tell is not the one most people expect. In this video, we break down what the fall data is really showing, why we're still in a seller's market, and the one thing that's separating the homes getting multiple offers from the ones sitting. Watch our video to see where this market is actually headed heading into fall.

When you think about getting your home ready to sell, you probably picture paint, staging, and a deep clean. There's a deeper part of the prep that most people never bring up, and it's the one that helps the most. In our latest video, we talk about why the conversation about why you're moving, whatever the reason, matters more than you'd expect, and why there's no wrong reason to have it. Watch the video, and know that whatever your situation looks like, we've seen it and we're here for it.

Now that we're into late June, the market is settling into its summer rhythm, and it looks different than the spring rush you may remember. School's out, families are juggling new schedules, and the pace has cooled from the highs of April and May. In this video, we break down what the last 30 days are really telling us and the one mindset that matters most for both buyers and sellers in an early-summer market. Watch our video to see how to read the season before you make your next move.

What does the early summer real estate market actually look like for Minnesota buyers and sellers right now? We're heading into a stretch of the year that has historically been one of the busiest for housing, but the dynamics this time around are a little different from what most people expect. In this video, we walk through the three biggest things we're seeing in the market right now and what each one means for your timing, your pricing, and your strategy. Watch our video to see how these three pieces fit together for the months ahead.

When sellers sit down with a listing agent, the questions tend to follow a familiar pattern: marketing, fees, staging, and pricing. All important, but there's one question that almost never gets asked, and it might be the most critical one of all. We talk about why contract knowledge is the most overlooked factor when choosing a listing agent and what can go wrong when it's missing. Watch our video to find out what to ask before you hire your next agent.

How do you sell your Minnesota home successfully this spring? Sellers worry about timing and buyer behavior when preparing their listings. In this video, we’ll explain what matters most right now in the spring market and how to make your home stand out through photos that highlight your property. Plus, get a quick update about how buyers are approaching the market, and what can help attract the right offers. Get your home noticed and increase your chances of a successful sale this season by watching this video.

Are you close to closing on a home and assuming the final walkthrough is just a quick formality? That’s where a lot of buyers get blindsided, because missing appliances, fresh wall damage, or a delayed move-out can show up at the worst possible time. Today, we’re sharing final walkthrough stories every buyer should hear, plus what “substantially the same condition” really means before you sign. For example, we’ve walked into a condo during a final walkthrough and found a tenant still inside, which stopped closing that day. Get the full breakdown in our latest video.

Is the Minnesota housing market finally shifting, or does it still favor sellers in 2026? Many people are hearing mixed signals about prices, rates, and competition, which makes timing decisions feel uncertain. Today, we'll walk you through the year-end 2025 numbers that show where the market actually landed. You’ll learn how low inventory, steady price growth, and changing days on market are shaping early 2026. Get the full market update in our latest video.