The Mark Callender Podcast

The one-year shift in active housing inventory for Minnesota just came out, and the jump is bigger than most people expect. Between August 2025 and August 2026, the number of homes sitting on the market statewide climbed 31%. In this video, we walk through what that number means for buyers shopping right now and for sellers about to list. One group just got a lot more room to work with, and the other just got a lot more competition. Watch our video for the full breakdown.

Are home prices finally going to crash? It's the question I'm getting from buyers wondering whether to wait for rates to drop, and from sellers wondering whether to list this year instead of next. In this video, I explain why real estate isn't one market and why the answer changes from Minnesota to Florida, and even from one Twin Cities neighborhood to the next. I also share the first question I ask every client who calls me about a crash, because where the information came from usually explains the worry. Watch my video before you make a decision based on a national headline.

If you're a buyer waiting on the sidelines for rates to drop, you might be missing the best window you've had in years. When rates rise, inventory rises too, and right now there are more homes on the market nationally than we've seen since the pandemic. In this video, we explain why higher rates actually put you in a stronger position, with more choices, more room to negotiate, and the chance to buy below list price. We also break down what's happening right now in the Twin Cities 13-county metro and why waiting could cost you. Watch our video to see how you can win as a buyer today.

When sellers ask us whether to fix up the house or sell it exactly as it sits, the honest answer comes down to two buyers and two numbers. Most sellers only ever hear about the upside of updating, and they miss the far bigger number hiding on the other side. In this video, we break down what a move-in ready home can gain you, what selling as-is can quietly cost you, and why the gap between those two figures is so much wider than people expect. Watch our video to see how a few thousand dollars in the right places can change what you walk away with.

About to tour a home in the Twin Cities? Some quirks are totally harmless, but others can cost you thousands after you've moved in. In this video, we walk you through the 10 red flags we look for when touring a home, whether you're with your agent or at an open house alone, from cracks wide enough to fit your pinky finger into to air fresheners that might be masking a musty basement. Watch our video so you know exactly what to look for before you make an offer.

Choosing the right agent to list your home can make a major difference in your final sale price and your bottom line, yet most sellers only ask a fraction of the questions they should. When I go into listing appointments, I'm usually asked about maybe three of the ten that really matter. In this video, I walk through all 10 questions you should ask any agent before you list, so you can interview with confidence and see who's actually bringing value. Watch our video before your next listing appointment.

Do you know what your home is actually worth right now? A lot of people don't, and the ones who think they do are usually trusting an algorithm that has never set foot inside their house. Those sites don't know you remodeled the kitchen, added a bathroom, or finished the basement. In this video, we explain why those online estimates miss the mark and walk through the real ways to find out what your Twin Cities home is worth today. Watch our video to see where your home value really stands.

A lot of buyers think that once they're preapproved for a mortgage, they're good to go. They start spending, making financial moves, and assuming everything is locked in. It's not. In this video, we walk through seven things you should never do after getting preapproved for a loan, because any one of them could kill your deal before you ever make it to closing. Watch our video so you know exactly what to avoid.

If you're thinking about selling your home in the Twin Cities, you might be wondering what actually happens when a Realtor comes out to meet with you for the first time. We believe you should know exactly what to expect before we ever walk through the door. In this video, we walk you through the four things we cover at every listing appointment and why each one matters for getting your home sold. Watch our video so there are no surprises when we meet.

One of the biggest mistakes we see home sellers make is stepping over dollars to pick up dimes. Whether it's trying to sell without an agent to save on commission, skipping prep work, or pricing too high based on Zillow estimates, the savings rarely hold up when you factor in the final sale price. We recently met with a for-sale-by-owner seller in the Twin Cities who was frustrated, not getting showings, and unsure how to price the property because the online guidance wasn't giving them the full picture. In this video, we’ll break down why the real goal isn't saving a little upfront but making sure you net the most at the end of the day. Watch our video to see how the right strategy protects your biggest asset.