Housing trends
Foreclosures fell in 2015 to lowest level since 2005
Rising home prices and a stable economy are keeping mortgage defaults at bay in Minnesota. The foreclosure rate statewide ...
FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES
County board to talk homes; Board could hire child protection staff
The Mower County Board of Commissioners will concentrate on health and home this Tuesday at its next public ...
Business
Mower home sales up in ‘14
While overall home sales were down in southeast Minnesota, there were more homes sold in Mower County this ...
Albert Lea
Burden returns to Albert Lea to check on progress of Blue Zones
An international expert who studies transportation and environments in communities will return to Albert Lea on Thursday as ...
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
Senior citizens will be a big part of Rochester’s growth
Construction workers are putting finishing touches on the exterior of one of Rochester’s newest senior living communities. Slated ...
Housing trends
Home sellers learn to live with new radon rules
Keith and Joy Kuby have lived 20 years in their Minnetonka home, but it wasn’t until they decided ...
Housing trends
Utilities companies use guide to help customers with light choices
More than 90 electric utilities, including Austin Utilities, are helping customers understand new lighting options with customized versions ...
FEATURE SPOT -- NEIGHBORS
House of the rising sun
Peggy and Glen Keener are ready to settle down after their 28th move. Peggy, who grew up in Austin, ...
FEATURE SPOT -- HOT ISSUES
Council to look into landlord registration once more
After talks with city staff and housing experts, the Austin City Council is pursuing a rental registration ordinance ...
Housing trends
Foreclosure crisis eases
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s foreclosure crisis is easing after eight long years. House prices are rising and the number ...
Housing trends
City leaders will research rental housing
The Austin City Council is hitting the books when it comes to rental housing. The council voted to ...
Business
Austin home sales down, but selling for more compared to 2012
Houses in Austin may sell for more this year than in 2012, but Austin home sales are down ...
Business
Austin home sales down again in November
Home sales were down in Austin for the third straight month last month, but the market may be ...
Archive
Mower to back Hennepin County’s Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac lawsuit
Mower County will support Hennepin County in a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of Minnesota’s 87 counties in ...
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Housing trends: On the rebound?
Shane and Evan Tieskoetter stepped inside a home for sale in southwest Austin Tuesday evening with the intention ...