Craig Norton, Keller Williams Integrity Edina

06/18/2026

🏡 Open House in Champlin! 🏡

📍 11950 Castle Rock Court N, Champlin
🗓️ Saturday, June 20
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Looking for space, updates, and a fantastic location? This beautifully maintained home sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a family-friendly neighborhood on nearly a half-acre lot!

✨ Highlights Include:
✅ 4 bedrooms on one level
✅ Spacious owner's suite with private bath & walk-in closet
✅ Main-floor office and laundry
✅ Cozy gas fireplace
✅ Walkout lower level
✅ Large deck overlooking a fully fenced backyard
✅ Hot tub, new shed, and plenty of outdoor space

Recent updates include washer & dryer, carpet, water softener, water heater, garbage disposal, hot tub, shed, and fence—making this truly move-in ready!

Don't miss your chance to tour this incredible home and see everything it has to offer.

📞 Contact me for more details or stop by the Open House on Saturday!

06/13/2026

06/11/2026

I have some good news, some bad news, and some great news.

The bad news is that the home that I was supposed to hold open this evening sold yesterday.

The good news is that it sold incredibly fast and the sellers are happy.

The great news is that I would love to get your home sold as quickly as this one.

Discover the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and outdoor living in this beautiful 4-bedroom, 3-bath home nestled on a wooded lot between the heart of Chanhassen and the charm of downtown Excelsior.

✨ Features You'll Love:
🌳 Mature trees and seasonal views of Lotus Lake
🚣 Deeded lake access easement
🚶 Easy access to trails, parks, shops, restaurants, and Excelsior Bay
🔥 Two cozy wood-burning fireplaces
☀️ Bright sunroom plus multiple living spaces
🛏️ Flexible lower-level bedroom ideal for guests, a home office, gym, or hobby room
🍽️ Updated kitchen and remodeled bathrooms
🚗 Extra parking pad and abundant storage space

The primary suite includes a private ensuite bath, while thoughtful updates and meticulous maintenance provide peace of mind, including 50-year shingles, gutter guards, radon mitigation, serviced HVAC, and more.

Plus, City Center Park is reopening this summer with exciting new amenities including a splash pad, playground, pickleball courts, skate park, pavilion, and art walk.

06/07/2026

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY!
📍 4325 Wooddale Avenue, St. Louis Park, MN
📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Step into timeless elegance with this stately brick Colonial offering over 3,200 finished square feet of character, charm, and exceptional living space across four finished levels!
Features You'll Love:
4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms
Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main level
Spacious living room with fireplace
Formal dining room perfect for entertaining
Bright family room, sun-filled sunroom, and screened porch
Four generously sized bedrooms upstairs, including a private primary suite and a second ensuite bedroom
Finished third level ideal for a teen suite, guest space, studio, playroom, or additional family room
Large lower-level recreation room, workshop, and abundant storage
Deck and patio overlooking a beautifully landscaped yard with mature trees
Detached 2-car garage
Located near parks, trails, shopping, dining, and schools, this home offers the perfect blend of classic architecture and everyday functionality.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to tour one of St. Louis Park's most charming and spacious homes!
Contact us for more information or stop by Sunday's Open House!

06/05/2026

🌟 OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY! 🌟

📍 5227 41st Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
🗓️ Saturday, June 6
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Step into the perfect blend of timeless character and modern comfort in the heart of Minnehaha!

This beautifully updated bungalow, inspired by classic Prairie-style design, offers architectural charm, sun-filled spaces, and thoughtful updates that make everyday living both comfortable and stylish.

💫 Home Features:

🔹 Updated kitchen with center island and breakfast bar

🔹 Seamless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas—ideal for entertaining

🔹 Flexible front den perfect for a home office, reading room, or future bedroom

🔹 Spacious primary bedroom with walk-through access to the full bath

🔹 Brand-new Andersen windows providing abundant natural light

🔹 Expansive lower-level family room and refreshed ¾ bath

🔹 Plenty of storage space

🔹 Rare combination of both attached and detached garages

🔹 Exceptional curb appeal in one of Minneapolis' most desirable neighborhoods

🌿 Whether you're gathering with friends, working remotely, or enjoying a quiet evening at home, this property was designed for the way people live today.

🏠 Come experience this charming Minnehaha home in person and see why it feels both classic and current.

📱 We look forward to seeing you Saturday from 2:00–3:30 PM

06/05/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE THIS SATURDAY! 🏡
📍 9731 Greenspruce Court N, Brooklyn Park, MN
📅 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Come tour this beautifully maintained home, lovingly cared for by its original owners since 1999! This exceptional property offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and pride of ownership.
✨ Features You'll Love:
✔️ 5 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms
✔️ Thoughtfully designed floor plan with room for everyone
✔️ Expansive 0.58-acre lot
✔️ Attached 3-car garage
✔️ Gorgeous stamped concrete patio
✔️ Spacious two-tier deck ideal for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying the outdoors
From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the meticulous care and attention that have gone into maintaining this home over the years. The generous lot, inviting outdoor spaces, and functional layout make this a truly special opportunity in Brooklyn Park.
Don't miss your chance to see this one in person!
📲 Join us Saturday from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM and discover everything this wonderful home has to offer.

06/01/2026

Great insight from Keeping Current Matters

"You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.

That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight.

But don’t let that discourage you. Going smaller might actually be a smart play in today’s market – and the upside can be bigger than you’d think. Let’s break down two places to look where smaller won’t necessarily feel like a compromise.

Homebuilders Are Focused on Smaller Options Lately
For starters, smaller is kind of on trend right now. Newly built homes have been shrinking for years. According to the latest data from the Census, the median square footage of new single-family homes has been falling overall since 2014 (see graph below):

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Why? Builders focus on the types of homes consumers want the most. After all, they want to build what will actually sell. And for the past decade, buyers seem to agree less is more.

Especially right now, when affordability is a key concern, they’re building homes with smaller square footage than a decade ago. And that’s good because that may be more within budget for many buyers. It’s part of why new home prices recently hit a 5-year low.

So, if you’re not getting excited about any of the existing options at your price point, it may be time to check out what builders are doing in your area.

You may find brand-new options you really love with all the latest and greatest features. And if you’ve got modern appliances and design, maybe slightly less square footage doesn’t feel like that much of a compromise anymore, especially if the house is move-in ready.

Condos Are Opening Up Another Path
Just in case you don’t have a ton of new builds in your area, another avenue worth exploring is condominiums or condos.

For buyers crunching numbers to make the math work, condos can take real pressure off the budget. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median price for condos is less than the median for single-family homes in every region (see graph below):

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Part of that is because condos are typically smaller. And smaller square footage can come with a smaller price tag too. That’s a selling point to affordability-strapped buyers right now – and it’s one of the reasons we’re seeing a bump in condo sales.

The number of condos sold rose 2.7% from just a month ago. It’s also up year over year, according to NAR. Ali Wolf, Chief Economist for New Home Source, explains why more buyers are going this route:

“In addition to favoring smaller floor plans, more consumers are showing a willingness to live in an attached home. This shift is not driven by a preference for shared walls, but by a pursuit of value.”

The Community Does Some of the Heavy Lifting
Here’s why smaller may still work for you. Whether it’s a condo complex or a neighborhood of detached single-family homes, the right community can give you back in amenities what you trade in square footage.

Many developments are designed so the home is just one piece of where you actually spend your time. Master-planned communities often include walking trails, pools, fitness centers, co-working spaces, and outdoor gathering areas – the kind of features that pick up where your floor plan leaves off.

No room for a dedicated office? The co-working space might be just a five-minute walk away. Want a place to work out? It’s already built in with the shared gym. And features like that can make opting for a smaller footprint feel less like a compromise – and more like a big lifestyle upgrade.

Bottom Line
Today’s smaller single-family homes and condos have more going for them than the square footage suggests. They can give your budget some breathing room and put you in a community designed with lifestyle in mind."

05/28/2026

Preparation and appropriate pricing are key to a quick sale at the highest price.

05/21/2026

If you are interested in purchasing a home, you have around 21% more competitors than last year.

Let’s come up with a plan to help you win.

05/08/2026

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