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Minneapolis Neighborhood Street
Average Budget for Kitchen Remodel
$75,000–$150,000, according to NARI-MN.
Avoid Sticker Shock
Do market research. “If you built something in 2012, you’re going to be very surprised what it costs to build something in 2019.” - Steve Northway, Construction Advocates
Bath Trends
"Satin brass fixtures and hardware, custom medicine cabinets, solid surfaces for the vanity." - Peter Hagstrom, Hagstrom Builder
Median Sales Price for a New Single-Family Home in the Twin Cities
$422,275, according to BATC–Housing First Minnesota
Smart Home
"Popular requests for tech built into new homes include geothermal systems, electric-car chargers, cameras, lighting controls, thermostats, audio/video systems, automated blinds, and everything accessible from a phone app." - Sven Gustafson, Stonewood LLC
Specialty Spaces
"Sports courts, exercise and wellness rooms, wine rooms and feature walls, bars serving up craft brews, indoor/outdoor spaces that flow from the main floor to a screen porch or an on-graded patio." - John Kraemer, John Kraemer & Sons
Sustainable Wood
"Arbor Wood (arborwoodco.com) in Duluth uses wood from locally and sustainably farmed trees, such as oak and birch, and thermally modifies it for decks and other areas of the home." - Bill Costello, Elevation Homes
Up Your Curb Appeal
According to the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors:
- Clean and paint front and garage doors.
- Consider a custom-made front door.
- Mow and water your grass.
- Spruce up landscaping (add fresh mulch).
- Repair steps and sidewalks.
- Simplify your exterior entry.
Warning: Too Much Advice
“Sometimes clients talk too much or show too much or ask too much of their friends’ and family’s opinions. It causes clients to second-guess their decisions or their own gut. Trust your gut—this is your house for your family. Nobody knows you better than you.” - Andrea Swan, Swan Architecture
What Homebuyers Want and Don't Want...
According to the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors
- Want: Walkability, Open floorplan, Move-in readiness
- Don’t Want: Big yards
Where’s the Action?
The most popular places to build are Lakeville, Woodbury, Plymouth, Blaine, and Otsego, according to BATC–Housing First Minnesota
White Hot
- "Floors and millwork in light white oak dominate the local market now." - John Kraemer, John Kraemer & Sons
- "Kitchens are getting bigger; bedrooms are shrinking in size." - Amy Hendel, Hendel Homes
