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Janine Rodrigues
26 Aug 2026

Many first-time buyers assume they need tens of thousands of dollars saved before they can purchase a home. In Rochester, Minnesota, some are closing for as little as $1,000 out of pocket-thanks to state assistance programs that make homeownership more accessible than buyers often realize, according to Alex Mayer, a real estate agent with Rochester ...

Janine Rodrigues
26 Aug 2026

In today’s shifting market, understanding the connection between buyer showings and seller strategy can help sellers focus their energy where it counts most. Listing Agents and the Feedback They Receive Alex Mayer, a real estate agent with Rochester Area Homes by Alex, describes a pattern playing out across Rochester, MN’s current market: a showing occurs, ...