Jake Bents from Lakes Sotheby’s International Realty is alongside us in today’s episode. Getting into the ever-evolving world of sustainable living, Jake enlightens us with his expertise on green real estate, market shifts, and the importance of eco-consciousness in modern housing. We also hear about the shifts in home pricing strategies over the past decade.
In this episode:
How Jake’s career evolved from new construction sales to sustainable living.
Why Jake chose to rejoin the industry with Lakes Sotheby's International Realty.
The role that social media plays in today's real estate market.
How are the three pillars of sustainability—environmental, economic, and social—integrated into home building?
Why financial viability is a crucial factor in sustainable practices for homeownership.
How the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency has impacted housing affordability and quality.
What major shifts have been seen in home pricing strategies over the last decade.
How higher interest rates are influencing buyer negotiations in the current market.
Why Jake prefers text messaging for professional communication, and why he’s so good at it.
What it has been like engaging with clients via text.
How the average home price in the Twin Cities has changed from 2013 to 2023.
Why the housing market might be stabilizing, and what implications there are for buyers.
Advantages for investors in the current real estate market.
How first-time homebuyers can benefit from programs like the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency's.
Why now is considered a good time to enter the real estate market.

 
Contact Jake:
Cell: 612-518-8598
Email: [email protected]

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