Jay Fletch Real Estate Group, LLC

08/31/2026

Thinking About Tapping into Your 401(k) To Buy a Home? Read This First.

Affordability is definitely a challenge, but that doesn’t mean tapping your 401(k) is your only way in if you want to buy.

If you're considering using your 401(k) savings for a down payment, weigh all your options and talk with a trusted financial advisor before you make any decisions. They’ll help you make a plan to fit your goals and your budget.

Lately, headlines have floated an eye-catching idea about tapping into your 401(k) to cover a down payment on a home.

08/27/2026

Sellers Are Cutting Prices To Meet Buyers Where They're At

Right now, sellers are flexible on the price in ways they weren't before. Let’s take advantage of that flexibility.

You may be surprised by what's available – and how willing today's sellers are to work with buyers.

You're scrolling through listings on your phone and everything looks good until you see the price (or the estimated monthly payment). Then you close the app.

08/26/2026

✨ Wisdom Wednesday ✨

Real estate isn't a one-size-fits-all market.

The strategies that worked a year ago... or even a few months ago... may not be the best approach today. Interest rates, inventory levels, buyer demand, and local market trends are constantly changing.

📈 Market conditions shift throughout the year
🏡 Pricing strategies should reflect today's market, not yesterday's
💰 Buyer expectations evolve as inventory changes
📊 Local data matters more than national headlines
🤝 The best decisions are based on current market conditions

Whether you're buying, selling, or simply planning ahead, understanding today's market can help you make smarter real estate decisions.

📲 Curious what the current market means for your home? Let's connect.

Jay Fletch Real Estate Group - Edina Realty
651.502.2972 | [email protected]

08/24/2026

Most Home Sales Close – Here’s How To Keep Yours on Track

Most home sales still close, and the biggest thing that could get in the way of yours is the one thing you can actually do something about.

With the right prep, your sale has every reason to make it to the finish. So, let’s connect and get your house sold.

Few things are as rattling as the thought of your home sale falling through at the last minute, right before closing. All that waiting, all that progress, out the window.

08/24/2026

🏡 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY: 230 PLAINVIEW DRIVE! 🌳

Looking for privacy, acreage, space AND a convenient location? This is one you need to see in person!

Set on a beautifully wooded 2.3-acre lot at the end of a quiet no-through road, this move-in-ready home feels like your own private retreat yet you're just minutes from River Falls, Hudson and I-94.

✨ 4 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | 3,245 Sq. Ft.
🌳 2.3 Private, Wooded Acres
🔥 Wood-Burning Fireplace
☀️ Expansive Deck + Walkout Patio
🛏️ Spacious Primary Suite
🏡 Finished Walkout Lower Level
🚗 Heated & Insulated Garage
🛠️ Outbuilding + Storage Shed
🌐 High-Speed Fiber Internet
🦌 Mature trees, wildlife & incredible privacy

And there's even room for a future garage, workshop or hobby building!

230 Plainview Drive, River Falls, WI 54022
SUNDAY, August 30th
1:30 - 3:00pm

💰 Offered at $699,900

This property delivers something that's getting harder and harder to find; acreage, privacy, mature trees and room to breathe without giving up convenience.

Come experience it for yourself at the OPEN HOUSE! 🏡

📲 Questions or want a private showing?
Call/Text Jay Fletch | 715-760-1189

👉 Full details & additional photos:
https://www.edinarealty.com/realestate/details/85189028/230-plainview-drive-river-falls-wi-54022

Your Home. Your Lifestyle. Your Move.

08/22/2026

🏡 BUYERS: There May Be More on the Negotiating Table Than You Think! 💰🤝

The market continues to shift, and we’re once again seeing sellers become more willing to negotiate — especially when it comes to helping buyers with their upfront costs.

📊 Two statistics that caught my attention:

💸 35% of sales included seller-paid closing costs ↗️
🏡 13% were contingent on the sale of the buyer’s current home ↗️

That’s important. It means buyers shouldn’t automatically assume they need to pay every expense themselves or that owning a home means they have to sell it before they can make an offer.

Depending on the home, seller, and local market conditions, we may be able to negotiate:

🔑 Purchase price
💵 Seller-paid closing costs
🛡️ Home warranty
🔨 Repairs or repair credits
🍳 Fixtures & appliances
📅 Closing date & possession terms

The price is only ONE part of an offer. A well-structured negotiation can potentially save a buyer thousands of dollars or simply make the entire purchase work better financially.

As a CRS: Certified Residential Specialist, I’ve completed advanced residential real estate training focused on helping buyers and sellers navigate transactions, strategy, and negotiations.

👀 Thinking about buying? Even if you need to sell your current home first, don’t automatically count yourself out.

📲 Message me. Let’s talk about what today’s market may allow us to negotiate on your behalf.

Jay Fletch, MBA, CRS
J. Fletch Real Estate Group | Edina Realty

08/22/2026

🔥🏡 NEW PRICE — NOW $375,000 IN SOUTH ST. PAUL! 🏡🔥

If you’ve been waiting for the right combination of space, character, condition and value, take another look at 116 Victory Place! 👀

📍 116 Victory Place | South St. Paul, MN
💰 NEW PRICE: $375,000
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 3 Bathrooms
📐 2,167 Finished Sq. Ft.
🚗 Heated & Insulated 2-Car Garage

✨ What makes this home stand out:

🔥 Beautiful wood-burning fireplace
☀️ Bright living room with oversized picture windows
📚 Custom built-in bookshelf
🍽️ Dining area + functional galley kitchen
🛏️ Main-level primary suite with private bath
🏠 All 3 bedrooms conveniently located on the main level
🎬 Finished lower-level great room—perfect for movies, entertaining or a home office
🧺 Large laundry room with built-in cabinetry & tons of storage
🌳 Private side patio for grilling, relaxing & entertaining
🚗 Oversized, heated & insulated garage
❄️ Central air
🚫 NO HOA
✅ Home inspection & TISH inspection already completed!

Located in an established South St. Paul neighborhood, this home offers convenient access to parks, schools, shopping, restaurants and major commuting routes.

💥 And now, with a $25,000 PRICE REDUCTION, it’s offered at just $375,000!

📸 Check out the photos and see just how much home you can get at this price.

👇 FULL DETAILS, PHOTOS & MORE:
https://www.edinarealty.com/realestate/details/136594310/116-victory-place-south-saint-paul-mn-55075

📲 Want to see it in person? Send me a message or call/text to schedule a private showing.

❤️ Know someone looking for a home in South St. Paul or the Twin Cities metro? TAG them below or SHARE this post!

08/22/2026

🏡🔥 THIS COULD BE THE WEEKEND YOU FIND YOUR NEXT HOME! 🔥🏡

If Woodbury is on your wish list, you need to see this one.

📍 11409 Balsam Way | Woodbury, MN
💰 $550,000
🛏️ 5 BEDROOMS
🛁 3 BATHROOMS
📐 2,483 FINISHED SQ. FT.
🌳 STONEMILL FARMS

This isn't just about buying a house — it's about getting into one of Woodbury's most sought-after communities and enjoying everything that comes with it. ❤️

✨ WHY 11409 BALSAM WAY STANDS OUT:

🛏️ 5 bedrooms — including a main-level bedroom
🔥 Inviting living room with gas fireplace
🍽️ Kitchen with center island
☀️ Soaring vaulted foyer & tons of natural light
🛁 Private primary suite with separate tub & walk-in shower
🧺 Main-level laundry
🎨 Freshly painted & move-in ready
🌳 Open green space behind the home
🚶 Direct access to the neighborhood trail system right beside the property
🚗 Insulated 2-car attached garage
📦 Full unfinished basement = incredible future potential
🔎 HOME INSPECTION ALREADY COMPLETED!

But here's where this home gets REALLY GOOD... 👇

🌟 LIVING IN STONEMILL FARMS 🌟

🏊‍♂️ Community swimming pool
💦 Splash pad
🏋️ Exercise room
🎬 Media center
⛸️ Ice rink
🎾 Tennis courts
🏀 Basketball court
⚾ Baseball fields
🛝 Parks & play areas
🚴 Miles of trails

Imagine spending your summers at the pool, walking or biking the trails, letting the kids enjoy the parks and having all of it right in your own neighborhood.

And when you want shopping, dining, schools or an easy commute? You're right in Woodbury with convenient access to everything the area has to offer.

💥 NOW OFFERED AT $550,000 AFTER A $25,000 PRICE REDUCTION!

If you've been watching the Woodbury market and waiting for the right home, don't spend another weekend scrolling through listings. Come see this one.

📸 CHECK OUT THE PHOTOS — THEN COME EXPERIENCE IT IN PERSON.

👇 FULL DETAILS, PHOTOS, 3D TOUR & FLOOR PLANS:
https://www.edinarealty.com/realestate/details/118007059/11409-balsam-way-woodbury-mn-55129

📲 WANT TO SEE IT THIS WEEKEND?
Send me a message or call/text 715-760-1189 to schedule your private showing.

❤️ SHARE THIS POST! You may know the person who has been waiting for exactly this home.

08/22/2026

🌳🏡 1.5+ ACRES • ONE LEVEL LIVING • NEW RICHMOND, WI! 🏡🌳

Looking for a home where you can have more space, more privacy and room to grow—without giving up the convenience of being close to New Richmond, Hudson and the Twin Cities? 👀

📍 1527 96th Street | New Richmond, WI
🛏️ 3 Bedrooms
🛁 3 Bathrooms
📐 2,535 Finished Sq. Ft.
🌳 1.53 Acres
🚗 3-Car Attached Garage

Located in the beautiful Glens of Willow River, this meticulously maintained home sits on a gorgeous 1.5+ acre setting surrounded by mature trees, landscaping and plenty of outdoor space. 🌲

✨ A few reasons you'll love it:

🔥 Inviting living room with gas fireplace
☀️ Oversized windows & abundant natural light
🍽️ Beautiful kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & large center island
🛏️ Private owner's suite with walk-in closet
🚿 Gorgeous tiled walk-in shower
🧺 Convenient main-level laundry
🌳 Spacious deck overlooking the backyard
🥕 Established vegetable garden
🎬 Finished lower-level great room with custom entertainment center
🚪 Two large unfinished bonus rooms offering incredible future potential
🏋️ Create additional bedrooms, a home office, gym, hobby room or whatever fits your lifestyle
🚗 Oversized 3-car attached garage with additional storage
🔎 Home inspection already completed!

One of my favorite features is the flexibility this home provides. You get 2,535 finished square feet today, PLUS unfinished lower-level space that gives the next owner an opportunity to customize the home for their needs.

And outside? 1.53 acres gives you room to actually enjoy your property. 🌿☀️🔥

📸 Check out the photos and imagine summer evenings on the deck, gardening in the backyard, entertaining friends and family, or simply enjoying a little more privacy and breathing room.

👇 FULL DETAILS, PHOTOS, 3D TOUR & FLOOR PLANS:
https://www.edinarealty.com/realestate/details/141819353/1527-96th-street-new-richmond-wi-54017

📲 Want to see it in person? Send me a message or call/text 715-760-1189 to schedule a private showing.

❤️ Know someone searching for a home with acreage near New Richmond or Hudson? TAG them below or SHARE this post!

08/22/2026

🏡🌳 PRIVATE 2.3-ACRE RETREAT FOR SALE IN RIVER FALLS, WI! 🌳🏡

Looking for space, privacy, mature trees AND a convenient location? This one deserves a closer look. 👀

📍 230 Plainview Drive | River Falls, WI
💰 $699,900
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms
🛁 4 Bathrooms
📐 3,245 Finished Sq. Ft.
🌲 2.3 Beautiful Wooded Acres

Tucked away at the end of a quiet no-through road, this home offers the peaceful country setting so many buyers are searching for while still being just minutes from River Falls, Hudson and an easy commute to the Twin Cities.

✨ A few reasons you'll love it:

🌳 Private, heavily wooded 2.3-acre setting
🔥 Wood-burning fireplace
🍽️ Spacious kitchen + formal and informal dining
🛌 Large primary suite with private spa-like bath
🚪 Finished walkout lower level
☀️ Expansive deck + walkout patio
🚗 Multiple garage spaces, including heated & insulated space
🛠️ Outbuilding + additional storage shed
🌐 High-speed fiber internet
🌿 Plenty of room for gardening, recreation, bonfires & more
🔎 Pre-listing home inspection already completed!

This is more than a house—it's the opportunity to have acreage, privacy, storage and room to breathe without giving up access to everything River Falls and Hudson have to offer.

📸 Take a look at the photos and imagine calling this home.

👇 FULL DETAILS, PHOTOS, 3D TOUR & FLOOR PLANS:
https://www.edinarealty.com/realestate/details/85189028/230-plainview-drive-river-falls-wi-54022

📲 Interested in a private showing? Send me a message or call/text 715-760-1189.

Know someone looking for a home on acreage in Western Wisconsin? TAG them below or SHARE this post! 🔑🏡