OUR HOMETOWN - HUTCHINSON, MN Hutchinson is the largest city in McLeod County, Minnesota, United States, along the South Fork of the Crow River. The population was 14,998 at the 2010 census. The Hutchinson Family Singers (John, Asa, and Judson Hutchinson) are credited with founding the town in November 1855. A post office has been [...]
Minneapolis, Minnesota (May 12, 2015) – The number of signed purchase agreements in the 13-county Twin Cities region reached a 10-year high for the month of April. The figure came up just shy of reaching a 10-year record high for any month. Buyers wrote 6,329 offers to purchase homes, a 26.0 percent increase from last [...]
Recovery Plows Forward as New Condo Prices Reach Fresh Highs Minneapolis, Minnesota (December 10, 2014) – The Twin Cities regional housing market continued to make strides toward recovery in November, even as some measures appear to show unfavorable movement. Pending sales, or the number of signed purchase agreements, fell 7.5 percent in November compared to [...]
Gains in Traditional Activity Almost Offset Declines in Distressed Activity Minneapolis, Minnesota (November 12, 2014) – In October 2014, overall buyer and seller activity both cooled slightly in the 13-county Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area. Pending sales declined 1.3 percent from last year, while new listings decreased 2.3 percent. Gains in traditional activity nearly offset dramatic [...]
Housing seemed to have a slow start to the spring selling season, but appearances deceive. Dig into that spring soil and you begin to unearth differences in individual areas and market segments. Inventory is slowly rising in some areas. Activity is picking up in the upper price tiers. Rents continue to climb in most metros. [...]
2013 Annual Wrap-Up: Widespread Market Recovery Continues Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota (January 13, 2014) – Lower supply levels, strong demand and higher prices are among the encouraging developments in 2013 that brought about ongoing market recovery. Consumer purchase demand increased notably, reaching levels not seen since 2005. As the active supply of homes for sale fell [...]
Located in Hutchinson, MN on Second Ave SW, this cozy 2-story Tudor home is filled with charm. Some features include: 3 cozy field stone fireplaces, coved ceilings, built in hutches, cedar closet, lead glass window, bay window & large deck. Beautiful private lot on the Crow River. PRICE: $219,900 OVERVIEW: Property Type: Residential Listing Status: [...]
Hometown Realty hopes you enjoy the fall colors! Fall is upon us once again and everyone who lives in Hutchinson knows the city is blessed with trees of all kinds and shapes. Of course this means lots of leaves to rake every Autumn... Luckily the city of Hutchinson, MN helps alleviate some of [...]
Roof damaged by hail? Your homeowner insurance company may no longer pay to replace it. Homeowner Insurance tip from Hometown Realty If you live where hail happens most often — basically everywhere in the country east of the line of states running south from Montana — you know it can knock the life [...]
Foreclosure and Short Sales at Lowest Level Since 2007 Minneapolis, Minnesota (September 12, 2013) – Twin Cities home buyers were unflustered by slightly higher interest rates in August as pending sales were up 10.9 percent to 5,244. Along with rising prices, increased sales activity is fueling housing demand, while buyers continue to watch inventory levels [...]
