Philip Bremer - Realtor

Philip Bremer - Realtor Realtor since 2008.

I analyze markets, protect equity, and tell homeowners what the data actually says — not what sounds good at a dinner party. 200+ transactions.

02/21/2026

Four bedroom Four bathroom 2284 ft.²
20646 Gosford Way, Lakeville, Mn 55044

Asking Price: $524,900

02/18/2026

Some houses look perfect.

Straight lines.
Closed doors.
Nothing out of place.

Some homes look lived in.

Shoes in the driveway.
Garage light still on.
Someone always coming or going.

There’s a difference.

You feel it the moment you pull in.

What type of asset do you own?

Home matters.Not because of granite countertops.Not because of Zillow estimates.Because where you live shapes how you li...
02/18/2026

Home matters.

Not because of granite countertops.
Not because of Zillow estimates.

Because where you live shapes how you live.

Your stress.
Your time.
Your commute.
Your finances.
Your kids.
Your friendships.

Home isn’t just where you sleep.

It’s where your life compounds.

Long Lake doesn’t get talked about much.That’s kind of the point.Under 2,000 people.Right along Highway 12.Minutes from ...
02/16/2026

Long Lake doesn’t get talked about much.
That’s kind of the point.

Under 2,000 people.
Right along Highway 12.
Minutes from Orono, Wayzata, and Lake Minnetonka pricing — without always carrying the same number.

It’s a small pocket market.
Limited inventory.
Mostly single-family homes.
Some townhomes.
A mix of mid-century and newer rebuilds.

Also if you haven't been to Red Rooster (highly recommended) their burgers and sandwiches are 🔥🍔🥪

Because it’s compact and in a great location, supply doesn’t hit the market often. And, demand won't disappear either.

If you’re watching the west metro closely,
Long Lake is one of those cities that quietly matters.

Read more or get in touch:
👉🏼 https://philbremer.com/city/long-lake

02/13/2026

For every house there’s a season where a house fits perfectly. Then there’s a season where it quietly starts to feel… different.

🚪 Too many empty bedrooms.
💡 Lights off in half the house.
🌳 Yard takes more energy than it gives back.
🔨 Unfinished projects or visions for the house.
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Kids grow up.
🏃‍♂️ Friends move.
✈️ Travel becomes more interesting.
👣 Stairs feel steeper.
🔒 Privacy turns into isolation.

Sometimes “moving” is not about money. It’s about momentum towards the life you want to be living.

18 years.200+ closings.Every one of them here in Minnesota.What does that make me?Qualified. I’ve worked through all dif...
02/13/2026

18 years.
200+ closings.
Every one of them here in Minnesota.

What does that make me?

Qualified. I’ve worked through all different markets — pre-2010 recovery, hot seller frenzies, 3% interest rates, 7% interest rates, appraisal gaps, inspection wars, buyer fatigue, seller overconfidence.

👀 Here’s the part you don’t see:

…the kitchen table conversations after the kids go to bed.

…early morning calls before work because that’s the only quiet moment someone has.

…tough pricing discussions when emotions are high.

…talking someone out of buying the wrong house.

…helping a young couple buy their first home with fear and excitement mixed together.

…guiding a growing family that simply ran out of space.

…walking an older couple through downsizing after 30 years.

…handling estate sales after a loss.

…helping someone relocate for a job they can’t pass up.

…navigating divorce situations with calm and discretion.

…answering the phone on all hours of day when someone is nervous.

…contractors, lenders, inspectors, and title coordinating quietly behind the scenes.

…problem-solving when deals get messy.

….protecting people from mistakes that could cost them money and time.

It’s real life. 🏡🎣☀️

02/12/2026

Living in Orono, Minnesota makes this one easy for me — this isn’t just a market I work in, it’s home. Big lots. Privacy. Lake Minnetonka access. Its great. A slower, steadier pace than most suburbs west of Minneapolis.

Orono doesn’t behave like the high-volume markets. Homes move because of real life changes — upsizing, downsizing, building something custom — not because people are chasing trends. That’s part of what keeps this city strong. It’s relationship-driven.

If you’re in Orono and ever want a straight, no-pressure conversation about what’s happening in our city, I’m available. It’s easy to talk market when it’s your own backyard. 🏡

Most first-time-buyer-accessible new construction options in this west-of-metro scan are predominantly townhomes and sma...
02/12/2026

Most first-time-buyer-accessible new construction options in this west-of-metro scan are predominantly townhomes and smaller attached products in communities such as Aster Mill (Rogers), Birchwood (Victoria), Waterford (Waconia), and Rush Hollow (Maple Grove), each advertising entry pricing roughly in the mid‑$300Ks to low‑$400Ks.

For move-up buyers (including homeowners selling to move into higher-end new construction), the west metro currently shows a mix of: (a) luxury/custom single-family offerings (e.g., Hanson Builders in Plymouth/Medina) and (b) high-end neighborhood inventory in Victoria (e.g., Stonegate Builders’ offerings in Huntersbrook).

For sellers trying to coordinate “sell + buy new construction,” two high-signal, locally relevant pathways surfaced in primary sources: (1) some builders (notably Lennar) explicitly promote a sell-assistance pathway through a partnership with Opendoor, and (2) “buy-before-you-sell” bridge solutions like Knock indicate they service Minnesota.

Comment "new construction" below if you want me to share the spreadsheet + research I did this evening!

02/12/2026

Not everyone holding property west of the Twin Cities is thinking like a property owner. Some are thinking like buyers, some like sellers, some like renters, and some like neighbors.

The market doesn’t respond to feelings. It responds to pricing, supply, demand, tax pressure, and long-term positioning. The difference between protecting equity and slowly eroding it is usually a few small decisions made early. Most homeowners don’t lose money because of the market — they lose it because they misread it.

Understanding where your home sits relative to inventory, price reductions, and development patterns matters more than headlines.

What are you doing tomorrow night?Come see me in Shakopee, I'll be hosting an OPEN at 1707 Weston Lane, Shakopee, MNThis...
06/07/2024

What are you doing tomorrow night?
Come see me in Shakopee, I'll be hosting an OPEN at
1707 Weston Lane, Shakopee, MN

This is a 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 car END Unit that Accepts FHA Financing!
Give me a call or stop by Friday 4-6pm or Saturday 10-12

I don’t post much, but I’m often asked what I do to market myself and still sell a lot of homes. Here’s the TRUTH!***Lis...
05/12/2023

I don’t post much, but I’m often asked what I do to market myself and still sell a lot of homes.

Here’s the TRUTH!
***Listen to my clients,
***Spend time with them,
***Get to know them and
***Work extremely hard for them

I’ll never forget that Real estate is a ‘PEOPLE’ business.

There is no way I’m going to let someone down…NOT ON MY WATCH!

My recent review speaks more than I ever could!

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Orono, MN

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+19522509313

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