North Loop Minneapolis Condos & Lofts for Sale

The North Loop is one of the Minneapolis neighborhoods I know especially well after more than 20 years working with downtown condo, loft and townhome buyers and sellers. Located along the northwestern edge of downtown near the Mississippi River, the neighborhood combines historic warehouse buildings, converted lofts, newer condominium developments, townhomes, restaurants, retail and riverfront access.

One of the things that makes North Loop real estate unique is how different individual buildings can be. Buyers may be comparing authentic warehouse conversions with exposed brick and timber, newer loft-style construction, traditional condo layouts, live/work units or riverfront townhomes.

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Top Twin Cities Neighborhoods and Downtowns for a Walkable Small-Town Feel

One of the questions I hear fairly often from buyers is some version of this:

“Where can I live where I can walk to coffee, dinner, shops, parks, or a lake — but still feel connected to the Twin Cities?”

That usually means the buyer is looking for more than just a house.

They want a neighborhood or community with a recognizable center — a place where restaurants, boutiques, coffee shops, parks, trails, groceries, entertainment, and everyday errands are clustered together enough that you do not need to get in the car for everything.

The Twin Cities has quite a few places that offer some version of that lifestyle, ranging from historic small-town downtowns to urban…

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Mortgage Rates Near 7% Again: What Twin Cities Buyers and Sellers Should Know

Mortgage rates moved higher again in September, putting affordability back at the center of the real estate conversation.

As of September 17, 2026, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate at 6.95%, up from 6.76% the week before.

At nearly the same time, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark federal funds rate by a quarter percentage point, bringing the target range to 3.75% to 4.00%.

For Twin Cities buyers and sellers, the important question is not simply whether rates are “high.”

It is how this rate environment changes monthly payments, buyer behavior, competition, pricing, and negotiating strategy.

Mortgage Rates Are Back Near 7%

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Minneapolis Public Schools Proposed Closures and Boundary Changes: What Families and Homebuyers Should Know

Minneapolis Public Schools has released three major restructuring options that could change where thousands of students attend school beginning as early as the 2027-28 school year.

The proposals include consolidating schools into fewer buildings, redrawing attendance boundaries, changing feeder patterns, moving programs, and potentially ending current academic programming at a number of existing school buildings.

For Minneapolis homeowners and homebuyers, the biggest takeaway is simple:

Do not assume today's school assignment or pathway will necessarily be the same in 2027-28.

The proposals are not final. The district is currently…

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How Do You Know If a Home Is Priced Right? A Twin Cities Buyer’s Guide

One of the hardest questions for buyers is also one of the simplest:

Is this house actually worth what they are asking?

The list price is only a starting point.

Sometimes a home is intentionally priced low to generate competition. Sometimes it is priced exactly where recent sales suggest it should be. And sometimes the seller is simply testing the market.

I have found that the best way to evaluate value is to look at several pieces of information together rather than rely on one number.

Start With Recent Comparable Sales

The first place I look is at homes that have actually sold.

The best comparable sales are generally properties that are:

  • In the same…

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Why Isn’t My Home Selling? Common Reasons Houses and Condos Sit on the Market

When a property has been on the market longer than expected, sellers naturally start asking the same question:

Why isn’t my home selling?

There is rarely one universal answer.

Sometimes the price is too high. Sometimes the condition is holding buyers back. Sometimes the market has shifted. And sometimes the home itself is fine, but buyers simply have better alternatives available at that moment.

One thing I think is especially important is separating the single-family home market from the condominium market.

They overlap, but they do not always behave the same way.

A house in Southwest Minneapolis can sit for completely different reasons than a condo in…

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Southwest Minneapolis Real Estate Market Update: What the July 2026 Numbers Really Show

The July 2026 numbers for Southwest Minneapolis tell an interesting story.

At first glance, you could look at the 4.9% decline in median sales price and assume the market has weakened substantially.

That is not really what the broader data shows.

Closed sales jumped dramatically, more homes came to market, inventory increased, and homes took a little longer to sell. At the same time, the rolling 12-month median sales price remains higher than it was a year ago.

In other words, this looks less like a collapsing market and more like a market that is becoming more balanced and more sensitive to pricing.

Southwest Minneapolis: July 2026 at a Glance

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Where to Find Mid-Century Modern Homes in the Twin Cities

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Mid-century modern homes are one of those housing styles that buyers tend to recognize immediately.

Low rooflines. Large windows. Vaulted ceilings. Open living spaces. Wood paneling. Stone fireplaces. Strong indoor-outdoor connections. Sometimes a flat roof, sometimes a low-slung ranch profile, and often a floor plan that feels remarkably contemporary even though the house may be 60 or 70 years old.

The Twin Cities has a surprisingly strong collection of mid-century homes, but they are not evenly distributed.

If you are specifically looking for authentic mid-century modern architecture rather than simply a home built in the 1950s or 1960s, there are a few communities where I would…

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Buying a House With a Pool in Minnesota? What to Know Before You Buy

A swimming pool can be one of the most enjoyable features a home can have — especially during a Minnesota summer.

It can also be one of the more specialized systems on a property.

When I am working with buyers considering a home with a pool, I want them to think about the pool the same way we would think about a roof, furnace, sewer line, or other major component of the property. It should be evaluated carefully, maintained properly, and understood before closing.

This becomes especially important in Minnesota because many homes are bought and sold while the pool is completely shut down for winter.

Buying a Home With a Pool in Winter

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Best Family-Owned Farms and Orchards Near the Twin Cities for Fall 2026

Fall is one of the best times of year to get out and explore the Twin Cities area.

Within an hour or so of Minneapolis and St. Paul, you can find family-owned apple orchards, pumpkin patches, hayrides, corn mazes, cider, bakery treats, farm animals, and everything else that makes a Minnesota fall weekend feel like fall.

Some farms have grown into full-day destinations with dozens of activities. Others are intentionally simpler — pick apples, grab a caramel apple, take a hayride, and enjoy being outsideIf you are looking for a good fall outing in 2026, these are some of the family-owned farms and orchards around the Twin Cities that are worth putting on your list.

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