Team Pete & John - RE/MAX Synergy

09/22/2026

If you’re selling this season, a little effort out front goes a long way. Because the moment a buyer pulls up to a showing, they're already forming an opinion.

But there are a few simple things you can do to nail that first impression. Think tidying up your landscaping, bringing in some seasonal flowers, and sweeping the walkways. Or even just cleaning out the gutters and making sure the path to your door is well lit.

You don’t need to do a big overhaul to get buyers’ attention.

Let’s chat about what people in our area are looking for right now, and get your house prepped to sell this fall.

09/21/2026

Mortgage rates have been climbing again, and if you're hoping to buy, that can feel discouraging.

Here’s what you have to remember.

You can't control where rates go. But you can control a few things that shape the rate you actually get: your credit score, the type and term of loan you choose, and whether you buy a newly built home, where builders are often buying down rates to bring buyers in.

Focus there, and you put yourself in a stronger spot without waiting on the market.

Want to talk it through? A trusted lender can help with the numbers, and we can find the home to match. Let's connect.

09/17/2026

🏡 NEW LISTING - Ham Lake! 🏡

4027 148th Lane NE, Ham Lake, MN | $690,000

Welcome home to this beautifully maintained two-story on a private, one-acre corner lot in the desirable Pine Run neighborhood! This 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers 3,583 total finished square feet of warm, inviting living space.

✨ Highlights:
• Spacious main-level den + formal dining room
• Two fireplaces and zoned heating for year-round comfort
• Fresh paint throughout and a stunning new maintenance-free deck (2026)
• Walkout lower level with a huge family room, roughed-in wet bar, and space for a 4th bathroom
• Heated 3-car garage
• Backyard perfect for entertaining: 28x14 storage shed + 49x30 concrete rec area with basketball hoop
• One-year America's Preferred Home Warranty included!

Move-in ready and available due to relocation - this one won't last long. Reach out today to schedule your private showing!

MLS # 7145792 | RE/MAX Synergy


https://pete-heryla.remax.com/property/133-7145792-4027-148th-lane-ne-ham-lake-MN-55304

09/17/2026

Selling this fall? Starting strong matters even more this time of year.

In the fall, buyer activity typically starts to slow while the number of homes for sale climbs. That means fewer buyers may be looking at more options – so you want your house to stand out from day one.

Here’s the cheat sheet for how to make that happen.

Price it for today’s buyers. Not what your neighbor sold for a few years back.

Make your house hard to pass up. Tackle essential repairs and spend time on your curb appeal.

Stay flexible when offers come in. This is not the season to play hardball.

And be ready to adjust when needed. If you keep getting the same feedback from buyers, take it to heart.

If you want to sell before the end of the year, let’s make sure you have the right strategy from the start. Because with the right plan, selling in the fall is a no brainer.

09/16/2026

The best time to buy a home this year is here.

Realtor.com says September 27–October 3 is expected to bring the best combination of buyer-friendly conditions in 2026.

We’re talking about more homes to choose from, better pricing, less competition, and more time to decide. And maybe that’s enough to offset some of the pressure today’s higher rates are putting on your budget.

Want to find out? Let’s have a quick conversation about what’s expected in our market and what’s available in your price point. Just DM me to get started.

And just so you know, the window doesn’t close after that one week. It’s open all October long.

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

NEW LISTING in Roseville!

2364 Saint Albans Street N, Roseville, MN 55113
$380,000 | 3 bed / 2 bath | 1,728 sq ft | Built 1966

This one-owner home has been meticulously maintained and shows true pride of ownership. Inside you'll find beautiful hardwood floors, three bedrooms all on one level, plaster walls, and a finished breezeway connecting the house to the spacious two-car garage.

Recent updates include a new furnace (2022), a new roof (2022), and an on-demand water heater (2024), plus a one-year America's Preferred Home Warranty included with the sale.

Set on a large corner lot with an irrigation system, this home is ready to move into and enjoy.

Listed by Pete Heryla & John Rockwell

https://pete-heryla.remax.com/property/133-7144584-2364-saint-albans-street-n-roseville-MN-55113

09/15/2026

Waiting for mortgage rates to come down may feel like the only way to make buying a home possible.

But 41% of buyers who waited wish they'd bought sooner – before rates and prices rose again.

Right now, factors like inflation, the economy, and global events are all having an impact on rates – and it’s not in the direction you’d hope.

So, for a lot of buyers, waiting might not pay off. Sometimes it just means putting your life on hold for what feels like too long.

Before you decide to hit pause on your move, talk to a trusted lender. They’ll go over options that can help make buying work at today’s rates, and how to get the best rate you can.

You certainly don’t have to buy now. You should buy when the numbers work for you. But you should at least know your options before making a decision.

09/15/2026

Need to move, but worried you missed the window to sell your house until next year or next spring? Don’t count yourself out of the market so fast.

About a third of all home sales happen in the last four months of the year – and that share has been growing every year since 2023.

Based on the forecasts, that means roughly 11,800 houses are expected to sell every single day between now and the end of December.

Buyers are still out there, ready to move before the new year. Let’s connect and get your house in front of them.

09/11/2026

🛏 4 Beds | 🛁 4 Baths |🚗 3 Garage Space | 🏠 3,580 Finished Sq. Ft.
Tremendous Two-Story home – Open House Saturday September 12, 2026 - 12-2pm. 12611 Iwo Jima Court NE, Blaine, MN 55449- $540,000 - 4BR/4BA – 3,580 SF. Open House will be hosted by Pete Heryla. Please click the link below to view the virtual tour or call us with any questions.

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