Erica Carlson - Realtor

Erica Carlson - Realtor Real estate agent with BRIX Real Estate. MN License #40536061. Representing sellers & buyers in Minneapolis and surrounding areas. MN licensed REALTOR #40536061

06/25/2026

This comes up more than people realize. A couple decides to separate but can’t finalize the divorce yet. Before either of them looks at a single house, there’s a list of questions that have to get answered first.

Are you comfortable buying a home when your ex technically still co-owns the other one?
Will you both qualify for separate mortgages under these circumstances? The bank is essentially being asked to underwrite two households instead of one — will it allow that?
Is someone staying in the current home, and what does a refinance look like if so?
If you’re selling instead, what’s the plan for splitting proceeds and timing the move?

This isn’t the same process as buying a home together. It takes real coordination between your attorney, a lender, and a Realtor who understands the sequence, because the order you do things in changes what’s actually possible. A lot of agents avoid these situations because they’re complicated. I don’t mind them. What matters most is that you understand the process and the complexity of your specific situation before you start house shopping, not after.

If you’re early in this process, I have a guide for those considering divorce and have shared real estate. I know this isn’t something you want to talk about publicly, so send me a DM and we’ll keep it confidential, I’ll find a way to get it to you privately. Even if we’re friends, your business stays your business.

The biggest things people get wrong when they move to the Twin Cities. 👀Moving somewhere new comes with a lot of moving ...
06/24/2026

The biggest things people get wrong when they move to the Twin Cities. 👀

Moving somewhere new comes with a lot of moving parts, and it’s easy to miss the stuff you don’t even know to look out for until you’re already settled in.

Most of the mistakes I see aren’t huge ones either. They’re little things that end up costing time, money, or sanity down the road.

The good news? Almost all of them are avoidable when you know what to expect ahead of time.

If you’re thinking about relocating to Minneapolis, St. Paul, or the surrounding suburbs, I’ve got you covered.

Comment MOVE and I’ll send you my free Twin Cities Relocation Guide with everything you need to know about neighborhoods, schools, commuting, local favorites, and what life is really like across the metro.

I’m Erica Carlson | Twin Cities Realtor®️, a Twin Cities local and real estate agent helping people move to and around the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Follow for local insights, neighborhood tours, and Twin Cities real estate updates.

06/23/2026

Lake life?
Walkable downtown?
New construction?
Small-town charm?
Easy commute?

The “best” suburb depends entirely on your priorities.

That’s why I created a free relocation guide covering some of the most popular communities west of Minneapolis and what makes each one unique.

Comment “WEST” and I’ll send you a copy.

A lot of Wright County homeowners tell me they’re waiting until their house is “worth more” before they think about movi...
06/22/2026

A lot of Wright County homeowners tell me they’re waiting until their house is “worth more” before they think about moving up. But equity is only one piece of the picture. What you owe, what the next home costs, and how the timing works together matter just as much, sometimes more. Waiting for a number can mean waiting past the point where the move actually made sense for your family.

If you’re not sure where you actually stand, that’s exactly what my free class for Twin Cities homeowners covers on June 24th. Link in bio.

06/21/2026

A seller agrees to 15k in repairs just to keep the deal together. Then they move to buy. Now their down payment is smaller. Their cash reserves are thinner. Their offer power weakens. Every concession on the sell side impacts your buy side. The two transactions are connected whether you acknowledge it or not. If you’re negotiating each house like it’s isolated, you’re missing the bigger picture.

on Wednesday at 6:30 PM, I’m holding a webinar for anybody who has questions about where to get started when you want to sell a house and what your options are if you’re not sure whether you need to buy or sell first. I am going to walk-through this and its not a typical zoom. I will not see you on video. Register in the Link in bio.

06/19/2026

Most buyers scroll right past homes like this because they think they already know what they’re getting.

But this one has a few surprises.

✔ Quiet cul-de-sac location

✔ Walkout lower level

✔ Dedicated mudroom

✔ Fenced backyard with mature trees

✔ Spacious deck for summer evenings

✔ Updated kitchen with Cambria countertops

✔ New electrical panel and newer roof

And the sellers are proactively addressing the sewer line and radon items before closing.

Come see it for yourself this Saturday from 12:00-1:30 PM.

📍4829 Boone Circle N, New Hope

💲400,000

Message me if you’d like the full details before the open house. 612-382-1304 Erica Carlson | BRIX Real Estate

06/16/2026

A common mistake Twin Cities homeowners make is waiting until they’re emotionally ready to move before doing anything to prep their current home. By the time you’ve found the next house, you’re scrambling to get photos, repairs, and staging done under pressure. Starting that prep early, even months before you’re ready to list, gives you far more options when the right next home shows up.

Not sure what “ready to sell” actually looks like for your home? Send me a message and let’s talk through it.

06/15/2026

I have told clients to wait. Not because the market was bad or because I didn’t want the business, but because the timing wasn’t right for their specific situation and moving anyway would have cost them.

That’s not the conversation every agent will have with you. It’s the one I think you deserve.

If you’re thinking about moving up, I’d rather spend an hour helping you understand your options than have you make a $400,000 decision with incomplete information.

My free class on June 24th is one hour. No pitch, no pressure. Just the information you need to make a smart decision. Link in bio.

I pulled the May 2026 numbers for Buffalo, Delano, Rockford, and St. Michael….each town is telling a different story.Roc...
06/14/2026

I pulled the May 2026 numbers for Buffalo, Delano, Rockford, and St. Michael….each town is telling a different story.

Rockford’s inventory is down 33% year-over-year, with only 14 homes for sale. Delano’s closed sales are up nearly 32%, but prices have barely moved. Buffalo posted the strongest price growth of the group (+3.9%). And St. Michael, the biggest of the four markets by volume, saw its median price dip slightly even as sales climbed.

Across all four towns, sellers are getting 97.7%–98.6% of their original asking price. That tells me pricing accuracy still matters more than almost anything else right now, whether you’re buying or selling.

Save this for your next conversation about Wright County real estate and if you want to talk through what these numbers mean for your specific situation, send me a DM.

06/13/2026

The biggest hesitation I hear from move-up buyers usually isn’t about financing or timing. It’s guilt. “This house was such a blessing, who are we to want more?”

Outgrowing a home isn’t ingratitude. It’s what happens when life moves forward and the house doesn’t. Needing more space for your family is a practical reality, not a character flaw. You’re allowed to plan for what your family actually needs right now.

If this is the conversation happening in your head, let’s talk it through. DM me or join my free class on June 24th.

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