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Ryan Walseth - T A Y L R D Real Estate Ryan Walseth (Wally) is a licensed realtor at TAYLRD Real Estate, powered by Pemberton RE.

Top 3% agent in Minnesota each of the past 5 years, selling over 250+ homes. Call/text 612.770.1361 or email at [email protected]

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10/20/2026

🏡 Priced Out or Priorities? 👀

Nearly 1 in 2 young adults ages 18–34 still live with their parents.

Meanwhile, the average new car costs nearly $50K, dining out can run hundreds per month, and Amazon makes spending easier than ever. 💸

With a starter-home payment approaching $2,800/month, there’s no denying homeownership has become more expensive.

But here’s my question…

Is the American Dream becoming unaffordable, or have our spending habits and expectations changed? 🤔

Maybe it’s both.

This isn’t about blaming a generation. It’s about having an honest conversation about affordability, financial priorities, and what it takes to build wealth.

👇 What do you think? Housing crisis or lifestyle choices?

10/18/2026

Housing inventory is climbing… but America is STILL millions of homes short. 🏡📈

📊 Active listings are up roughly 80% since 2021.

🏠 Yet inventory remains below pre-pandemic 2019 levels.

⚖️ A balanced market traditionally has around 6 months of supply. We’re sitting closer to 4.8.

🇺🇸 And despite the inventory rebound, the U.S. faces an estimated shortage of 4 MILLION homes.

Here’s what most people miss…

A short-term inventory recovery doesn’t fix a long-term housing shortage.

More listings mean more choices, more negotiating power, and more opportunity for prepared buyers.

The market isn’t crashing. It’s recalibrating. 🎯

10/17/2026

🔩👀 Sometimes the smallest details tell the biggest stories!

Here’s an old-school electrician’s trick: aligning the screws on light switch and outlet covers perfectly vertical. ⚡️

It’s not building code, and it doesn’t prove a licensed electrician did the work, but it’s a subtle sign of pride in craftsmanship.

Next time you’re touring a home, take a closer look. 🏡

The little things matter!

10/16/2026

🏡 House Rich. Cash Poor. 💰

Baby Boomers are sitting on trillions of dollars in home equity. But there’s a growing problem…

Property taxes are rising. Insurance premiums are climbing. Maintenance isn’t getting any cheaper. And for millions of retirees living on a fixed income, the cost of staying in their homes continues to increase.

Enter the Reverse Mortgage. 🔑

For homeowners 62 and older, a reverse mortgage can turn a portion of their home equity into monthly cash flow without selling their home or making monthly principal and interest payments.

Is it right for everyone? Absolutely not.

But as the cost of homeownership continues to rise, I believe we’re going to hear a LOT more about this financial tool.

Sometimes the solution isn’t selling your biggest asset. It’s understanding how to leverage it. 💡

10/15/2026

One of the biggest myths in real estate is that a bedroom MUST have a closet to legally be considered a bedroom.

What actually matters? Things like minimum square footage, ceiling height, proper egress, and local building codes.

A closet might be convenient, but it doesn’t automatically determine whether a room qualifies as a bedroom.

And remember, building codes and MLS listing requirements aren’t always the same thing!

Real estate is full of myths. This is one worth clearing up.

10/14/2026

Baby Boomers own roughly 40% of America’s residential real estate wealth. 🏡

The question isn’t just WHO will buy it next… it’s HOW.

With affordability challenges and higher interest rates, the next generation may need a different playbook.

💡 Seller Financing. Contract for Deed. Installment Sales.

What if instead of relying on traditional banks, Baby Boomers BECAME the bank?

Creating income for sellers, opportunity for buyers, and a bridge between generations.

The greatest real estate opportunities ahead might not come from lower interest rates… but from more creative financing.

The next generation of real estate investors won’t just need capital. They’ll need creativity. 🔥

10/14/2026

🏡 You own a home. You have a will. You’re all set, right?

Not necessarily.

One of the biggest misconceptions in estate planning is that having a will automatically keeps your home out of probate.

It doesn’t.

A revocable living trust can be a powerful tool for homeowners who want to maintain control of their property during their lifetime while creating a smoother transfer of assets when they pass away.

✅ Maintain control of your assets
✅ Change or revoke the trust
✅ Help your beneficiaries avoid probate
✅ Potentially save your family time, money, and headaches

The key? Your home must be properly titled in the trust for it to work as intended.

Real estate isn’t just about building wealth. It’s about knowing how to pass it on.

Always consult an estate planning attorney to determine the right strategy.

10/12/2026

High interest rates haven’t killed real estate opportunities. They’ve changed how we find them. 🏡🔥

For years, real estate was a speed market. Move fast, offer more, waive contingencies, and hope you win.

Today? It’s becoming a patience and skills market.

And creative financing is making a comeback. 👀

Seller financing, contract for deed, assumable mortgages, and 5 & 7/1 ARMs & other creative strategies are opening doors that traditional financing might leave closed.

The agents and investors who understand these strategies will have a serious advantage.

The old market rewarded SPEED. This market rewards SKILL. 💡

10/12/2026

If you have 300+ pairs of shoes… I got you! An impressive home on Crystal Bay of Lake Minnetonka on the paradeofhomesmn 🤩👞👢👡👠👟🥿

10/10/2026

Here’s a simple real estate hack I wish more homeowners and investors knew.

When you purchase a home or investment property, create a dedicated email address just for that property.

📩 Send EVERYTHING there:

✅ Closing documents & title paperwork
✅ Inspection reports
✅ Contractor invoices & receipts
✅ Appliance warranties & manuals
✅ Insurance policies
✅ Property tax statements
✅ Renovation expenses & improvements
✅ Rental agreements & tenant documents

Years from now, when you’re refinancing, selling, filing taxes, or calculating your cost basis, you’ll thank yourself.

Five minutes of organization today could save you hours of frustration tomorrow.

Work smarter. Own smarter. 🏡

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