March 2017

Every home buyer starts a search with a list of demands that ultimately help determine which home or condo is the best fit for his or her individual needs. For some buyers, an extra bedroom or two is a top priority when looking for that perfect new place to live, while others look more at the neighborhood, location, and a property’s close proximity to various community amenities as the starting point for what works, and what doesn’t. 

For someone who prefers more of an urban living experience, being situated near public transit can also play a big role in where you start a home search, especially around the downtown core. In St. Paul, one of the busier transpiration hubs is the Metro Green Line, which conveniently connects downtown Minneapolis with

The Twin Cities region in general is red hot right now, but St. Paul specifically is quickly establishing itself as a top place to call home in 2017. Don’t believe us? Just ask the fine folks over at Livability.com, who happened to rank St. Paul 40th overall on its list of “Top 100 Best Places to Live” in 2017. 

Despite the cold and often harsh winters we experience here in Minnesota, it seems more people are moving to St. Paul and the surrounding Twin Cities area than ever before. And with job growth on the rise and housing and living costs still widely considered more than reasonable, it’s easy to see why. 

So if you’re thinking about a move to St. Paul and want a basic breakdown of what it’s like and what to expect, here’s an at-a-glance look at