Minnetonka realtor bridging language gaps to build opportunities, sell homes
A Minnetonka realtor is using his Spanish-speaking ability to build generational wealth for other immigrants.
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A Minnetonka realtor is using his Spanish-speaking ability to build generational wealth for other immigrants.
On average, realtors sell about 10 homes a year, but in the west metro, there's a man selling more like 40. As we continue to honor community leaders for Hispanic Heritage Month, Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield introduces us to a man on a mission to help others.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is pledging to scrutinize contract for deed lending, a form of alternative or seller financing in which a private seller or investor group comes to a loan agreement with a buyer without many of the typical banking and mortgage regulations and protections.
The experience of buying or selling a home is changing. A recent National Association of Realtors settlement now requires buyers and sellers to negotiate house sale commissions, including who pays and how much.
Many so-called zombie mortgages date back to the 2008 financial crisis, and consumer advocates warn a new wave of zombies could be on the horizon — this time, from all the home equity credit lines taken out during the pandemic.
Dale Wills, CEO of Centra Companies, says affordable homes in and around the metro are often bought before they're finished being built.
In the Twin Cities, new home listings are down, pending sales have fallen and mortgage rates are measurably higher than they were a year ago. Home prices are increasing faster than incomes, making it tougher than ever for first-time homebuyers to make a purchase. Derek James has more on the challenging market and how builders are responding.
Minnesota has two new "million-dollar cities" where the median home prices are now in the seven figures.
A new Bankrate study shows it's cheaper to rent than it is to buy in the 50 biggest metro areas in the U.S.
The median mortgage payment jumped to a record $2,843 in April, up nearly 13% from a year ago, a new analysis finds.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
Experts say home prices could come down since commissions are often baked into the price. Others are skeptical of the impact — saying if the sellers aren't paying the buyer's agents, the buyer would still have to.
The rules of real estate are on the verge of what a CBS News expert calls "a seismic shift." David Schuman looks at how changes to commissions may save money for home sellers and lower prices for buyers.
The landmark deal, which goes into effect Saturday, could cause real estate fees to drop by as much as 30%, experts say.
The White House is proposing a "mortgage relief credit" that would give homebuyers an annual tax credit of $5,000 for two years.
With interest rates expecting to drop and new construction the rise, 2024 may finally be the year for some to buy a home
A court ruling this fall could mean changes for how homes are bought and sold in the future. For more on what it means to you, Esme Murphy talked to University of St. Thomas Professor Andy Babula.
Although home prices have continued to rise across much of the U.S., homeowners in some states saw their home equity shrink.
Mortgage rates recently hit their highest levels in more than two decades, pricing many out of the market. Here's what to expect in 2024.
You've probably noticed one of the most high-profile projects at a Twins game. Our Allen Henry gives us an exclusive sneak peak inside this newest addition to the skyline.
Americans flocked to suburban areas during the pandemic — one of several reasons why rent increases there have outpaced urban areas.
The gap between the number of white and Black homeowners in Minneapolis is one of the highest in the country. WCCO's Reg Chapman has more.
"It's just an iconic property," said realtor Jim Schwarz, the home's listing agent. "It's a prominent house on a prominent piece of property."
The Federal Reserve stabilized interest rates Wednesday, which could bring in more buyers, but that doesn't mean the process will be easier or cheaper any time soon.
The average first-time homebuyer puts from 5% to 7% down. In the first quarter of 2023, that amounted to $24,000. More local homebuyers who can't afford a down payment that large are asking about the 1% option.
Officials say the 17-year-old boy from Corcoran was driving a Cadillac eastbound on Highway 7.
A Russian lawmaker calls President Biden's decision to let Ukraine fire U.S. missiles deep into Russia a "very big step toward the beginning" of a third world war.
Federal prosecutors plan to argue at a Minnesota trial that two men were part of a criminal network stretching from India to Canada that smuggled families seeking better lives in the United States.
A driver struck a pedestrian on a highway in the east metro Monday morning, authorities said.
The community came together Sunday to support two transgender women who say they were attacked at a light rail station in Minneapolis.
Officials say the 17-year-old boy from Corcoran was driving a Cadillac eastbound on Highway 7.
A driver struck a pedestrian on a highway in the east metro Monday morning, authorities said.
The community came together Sunday to support two transgender women who say they were attacked at a light rail station in Minneapolis.
The crash occurred on eastbound Interstate 494, beneath the Fifth and Seventh street bridges, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said.
Beyond raking to avoid snow mold, Nokomis Hardware Owner/Operator Carolyn Faacks suggests looking for spots mice can get in and filling them before temperatures plummet.
The incident remains under investigation.
The Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office is urging hunters to use caution when on the water after responding to two different water rescue incidents Saturday.
Officials in Pine County are investigating a fatal shooting.
An election judge in Hubbard County is accused of accepting 11 unregistered votes.
Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House.
Documents say Steven Williams resigned from the Prescott, Wisconsin police force "in lieu of termination."
An attorney representing a conservative prosecutor struggled Monday to convince Wisconsin's liberal-leaning Supreme Court to reactivate the state's 175-year-old abortion ban.
Jennie-O turkey brand will display its float at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Traffic is backed up on a major interstate in western Wisconsin Tuesday morning due to a crash.
Reynolds Tomter recalled spending the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.
A warm place to live may be taken for granted, but for a veteran taking over his family home, it's a gift.
Michael Fuller and Mahesh Mathew are finding purpose on Twin Cities running paths together.
One issue veterans face is finding a job after they finish their service. They have skills, of course, but they are not always valued as work experience. The University of Minnesota Medical School is hoping to change that.
Alan Vanhoever and Brian Neidt are honored to have served the United States. Both struggled with addiction for years before giving a specialized long-term program a try.
Retired Hugo Navy veteran Danial Daloia helps fellow veterans, first responders, health care professionals, dispatchers and more master the art form of woodworking. But it's more than that — to Daloia and his students, it's a form of therapy.
President-elect Donald Trump is gearing up to name more key Cabinet selections this week.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
The U.S. received written assurance from Iran before the presidential election that its leadership was not actively trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, CBS News confirmed
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary.
The House Ethics Committee hasn't decided if it will release its findings on allegations Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and bribery.
The Wild also partnered with community food shelves to give out Turkeys this holiday season.
The Minneapolis City Council voted 9-3 in favor of a proposal on Thursday that establishes a citywide labor standards board, a move that worries some small business owners.
Squeezed or not, Minneapolis shoppers are gearing up for the holidays.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group Inc. is the focus of an antitrust lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the United States Department of Justice.
The community came together Sunday to support two transgender women who say they were attacked at a light rail station in Minneapolis.
The incident remains under investigation.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara says officers working as part of the department's "Late Night Safety Plan" were called to Tantrum Nightclub at 118 N 4th St. at approximately 1:47 a.m. after reports of a person with a gun.
Minneapolis police are investigating two separate stabbings that happened early Sunday morning.
Officials in Pine County are investigating a fatal shooting.
Eleven recent cases of E. coli in Minnesota have been linked to burgers eaten at Red Cow and Hen House.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Federal and state health officials tell CBS News they are tracking an increase of infections with the illness known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" among young kids.
Starting next year, undocumented immigrants in Minnesota will be able to enroll in the state's low-income health coverage program.
Online retailers and telehealth companies are reporting a surge in demand for emergency contraceptives after the election, similar to what happened after Roe v. Wade was overturned two years ago.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Mike Tyson, a boxing legend, and Jake Paul, a social media legend, threw down Friday in Dallas. Financially, they both came out winners.
The jury's still out on whether you can take your hounds to heaven, but unfortunately, you can't take them to Target Center to see Tyler Childers in April.
Alternative rockers Linkin Park are extending their world tour into 2025, with Minnesota included in one of many stops.
Julius Randle hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to cap his 35-point night and lift the Minnesota Timberwolves to a wild 120-117 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Sam Darnold overcame an early fumble by throwing for 246 yards and two touchdowns and running for a score and the Minnesota Vikings beat the Tennessee Titans 23-13.
Minnesota All-Star guard Anthony Edwards has been fined $35,000 by the NBA for making an obscene gesture on the court during the Timberwolves' NBA Cup win in Sacramento on Friday night.
Mason Marchment scored twice, Ilya Lyubushkin had two assists, and the Dallas Stars continued their recent domination of the Minnesota Wild with a 2-1 win Saturday night.
Sylvia Fowles won WNBA titles with the Minnesota Lynx in 2015 and 2017 and was MVP of the Finals both times.
In this election, Klobuchar faired much better than all other Senate Democrats — she won by a significantly larger margin.
For Democrats the postmortem continues on why Vice President Kamala Harris and her Running mate Governor Tim Walz performed more poorly with almost every demographic than Joe Biden did in 2020. In Minnesota, Senator Amy Klobuchar did much better than Harris with some of those same groups.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
As Election Day nears, experts say voters in Wisconsin and other battleground states will decide the 2024 presidential election winner.
Did you know that donkeys are fast, smart and can build life-long bonds with other animals and people? It's believed that donkeys are smarter than most dogs.
The Fitzgerald Theater is the oldest active theater in St. Paul — but is it also haunted?
Wisconsin bars are known for their pints and their patrons. About the last thing you'd expect to discover in such a place would be 55 feet of historic American artwork.
Did you know Minnesota has a real castle? Miller Castle, near Nisswa.
In this edition of Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen takes us through the long history and evolution of the Goldy Gopher mascot.
The tiny sensory organs that cover our tongue allow us to detect five basic tastes: sweet, salty, bitter, sour and umami — which is a savory, rich or meaty flavor.
Grabbing a TV for a steal-of-a-deal is a popular move during the holiday season. This year, industry experts are expecting shoppers to go big — like really big.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is expected to have a spot in the Trump administration, feels fluoride can lead to a slew of health problems.
Though Minnesota is home to Mall of America, it's also the birthplace of the country's very first indoor mall — Southdale Center, which opened in 1956 and was developed by the Dayton family.
Just like the leaves, the clock falls back and some people fall off balance, according to Dr. Marcel Hungs, a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at HealthPartners.
Regions Hospital and Children's Minnesota share photos of their tiniest patients dressed to the nines for Halloween.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Thursday night due to the arrival of a severe geomagnetic storm.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Monday night.
Storms ripped through parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin on Thursday evening. There were several reports of tornadoes and trees were downed in the metro and beyond, including in Cottage Grove, Anoka, Champlin and Fridley.
A powerful thunderstorm tore through the grounds of the Minnesota State Fair on Monday night, delaying Tuesday's opening.
Rain will develop and move northward through the late afternoon and evening hours, causing wet travel for anyone out and about after 5 p.m.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
Monday will start out calm and dry, but widespread rain will develop in the evening.
Monday will start out calm and dry, but widespread rain will develop in the evening.
A cooldown is coming with highs in the 30’s.
Two crashes delayed traffic during the morning commute, while a third on Sunday night left a teenage boy dead.
The trial begins for two men accused of helping to smuggle people across the U.S.-Canada border, several popular brands of carrots are being recalled due to E. coli concerns and more.
Rain will develop and move northward through the late afternoon and evening hours, causing wet travel for anyone out and about after 5 p.m.
A driver struck a pedestrian on a highway in the east metro Monday morning, authorities said.
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