GDP Homes

GDP Homes GDP Homes - Wealth Starts at Home Joe’s approach blends relationship-first service with a no-fluff commitment to results.

Joe Schwartzbauer is the founder of GDP Homes and a top-producing REALTOR® with REAL Broker, where he made history as the very first agent to join the company in Minnesota. Since becoming licensed in 2013, Joe has sold over $120 million in Twin Cities real estate and leads a high-performing 12-agent team that consistently ranks in the top 5% of agents across the metro. Based in Eagan, he specializ

es in helping move-up buyers and sellers maximize their next move with smart strategies and expert market guidance. Whether you're a first-time seller, growing family, or downsizing into your next chapter, his focus is on helping you sell smart and buy right—especially in high-opportunity markets like Eagan and the southeast suburbs. With more than 100 five-star Google reviews and 150+ on Zillow, his track record is proven and public. He’s not just an agent, he’s a market educator, team leader, and trusted voice in the real estate community. His profiles on Zillow and FastExpert show real-time transaction history and production data, giving buyers and sellers confidence in choosing a true expert. If you’re looking for a REALTOR® who brings strategic thinking, local knowledge, and a modern approach to your next move, Joe and the Grey Duck Properties team are the ones to call.

Some people walk into a room and you just… trust them immediately.That’s Kim.Help me welcome Kim Halgren to the GDP Home...
05/14/2026

Some people walk into a room and you just… trust them immediately.

That’s Kim.

Help me welcome Kim Halgren to the GDP Homes family! She’s exactly the kind of person you want in your corner when you’re making one of the biggest decisions of your life.

Kim spent 30 years in education teaching Geography in Texas, working with student-athletes at the University of Minnesota, teaching special education in California, with a brief stop in Japan along the way. She’s lived everywhere. And after all that wanderlust, she came back home to Elk River.

That perspective? It’s rare. She genuinely understands what it means to search for a place that actually feels like home, because she’s done it herself.

After Kim retired from teaching she didn’t slow down for a second. That same energy she brought to students for three decades is now going toward helping people buy and sell homes in the north metro and beyond.

If you’re in the Elk River area or anywhere up that way and you need someone in your corner… Kim’s your person.

📲 Kim Halgren | 832-722-8183 | [email protected]

Happy Mother’s Day to the amazing women of GDP Homes 💛Some are raising little kids. Some are raising teenagers. Some now...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to the amazing women of GDP Homes 💛

Some are raising little kids. Some are raising teenagers. Some now have empty nests. Some are proud dog moms.

No matter what their journey looks like, these women show up every single day with heart, care, patience, grit, and a level of hustle that honestly deserves way more credit than it gets.

This business can be demanding. Long hours. Weekend and evening showings. Constant problem solving. Yet somehow they still find a way to be present for the people who matter most.

Their clients are lucky to work with them.
Their families are lucky to have them.
And our team is better because of them.

Happy Mother’s Day ❤️

Welcome to the team, Layla Wenker.Layla covers Southern Minnesota. Residential. Rural. Properties that don’t fit neatly ...
05/04/2026

Welcome to the team, Layla Wenker.

Layla covers Southern Minnesota. Residential. Rural. Properties that don’t fit neatly into a Zillow search. She knows that market and she genuinely loves it.

Outside of real estate she’s fishing, exploring with her dog Evee, and soaking up everything this part of the state has to offer. That love for the area comes through in how she works.

She cares about her clients. Not in a tagline way. In a still texting them two years after closing way.

Evee is also welcome at team events.

We’re not just selling homes. We’re building wealth, one move at a time.At GDP Homes, our focus has always been bigger t...
10/22/2025

We’re not just selling homes. We’re building wealth, one move at a time.

At GDP Homes, our focus has always been bigger than closing deals. We help people make strategic moves that build long-term financial freedom through real estate.

Because here’s the truth, real estate is still one of the most powerful tools for creating wealth. Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading your lifestyle, downsizing, or selling to invest in something new, every decision can move you closer to your goals.

It’s not about timing the market. It’s about understanding it, and using it to your advantage.

Selling at the right time.
Buying in the right neighborhood.
Reinvesting your equity instead of letting it sit idle.

Our team works with clients across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, helping them make informed decisions that protect and grow their wealth at every stage of homeownership.

So when we say we’re “building wealth one move at a time,” we mean it.

We’re advisors, not salespeople.

We help you think like an investor, whether you’re buying, selling, or both.

If you’re ready to make your next move work for your future, let’s talk.

📍 Based in Minnesota
💰 Focused on helping you build wealth through real estate
🏡 Guided by experience, strategy, and community

09/17/2025

🔊 ⬆️ Welcome to the sounds of maintenance.

Reach out to them to schedule your quarterly appointment and make sure to use the discount code “Joe20” to get 20% off your first service.

Fall in Minnesota goes quick - don’t waste this great weather we’ve been having. 🍂 From pumpkin patches and apple orchar...
09/17/2025

Fall in Minnesota goes quick - don’t waste this great weather we’ve been having. 🍂

From pumpkin patches and apple orchards to harvest festivals, Oktoberfest, and some of the best fall drives in the country, the Twin Cities has no shortage of things to do before the cold hits.

I put together a quick guide with some of my favorite fall things to do. Swipe through for ideas, then hit the link in bio for the full list. What’s your favorite fall activity? Let me know in the comments.
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Big news… we’re officially GDP Homes.What started years ago as Grey Duck Properties has grown, evolved, and sharpened it...
09/15/2025

Big news… we’re officially GDP Homes.

What started years ago as Grey Duck Properties has grown, evolved, and sharpened its focus. We’ve always been committed to our clients, but this next chapter is about something bigger…

Helping you build wealth through real estate.

Because buying or selling isn’t the finish line, it’s the starting point. A house is more than four walls.

It’s equity.
It’s leverage.
It’s options for your future.

And with the right strategy, it’s the foundation for generational wealth.

At GDP Homes, we’re stepping fully into our role as your real estate advisors. The people you can trust to guide not just a transaction, but a long-term plan for your financial growth and security.

We’re proud of where we’ve been, but even more excited about where we’re going.

GDP Homes isn’t just our name, it’s our mission.

Welcome to the next era.
Wealth starts at home.

🔗 Link in bio for all the event details, dates, and direct links.The State Fair is legendary, but it’s not the only thin...
07/31/2025

🔗 Link in bio for all the event details, dates, and direct links.

The State Fair is legendary, but it’s not the only thing happening in Minnesota this August. From food truck festivals and art in the gardens to garlic celebrations and corgi races, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Twin Cities + beyond
🗓️ August 2025
🎟️ Family-friendly, foodie-approved, local-loved

Tap through to find your next favorite event and don’t forget to share this with someone who always says “there’s nothing to do.”

🔗 Link in bio for all the event details, dates, and direct links.



🔗 Link in bio for all the event details, dates, and direct links.The State Fair is legendary, but it’s not the only thin...
07/31/2025

🔗 Link in bio for all the event details, dates, and direct links.

The State Fair is legendary, but it’s not the only thing happening in Minnesota this August. From food truck festivals and art in the garden to garlic celebrations and corgi races, there’s something for everyone.

📍 Twin Cities + beyond
🗓️ August 2025
🎟️ Family-friendly, foodie-approved, locally-loved

Tap through to find your next favorite event and don’t forget to share this with someone who always says “there’s nothing to do.”

🔗 Link in bio for all the event details, dates, and direct links.



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