Paul Eger

@paul_eger

Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs, Minnesota Realtors; golfer & traveler. Tweets are my own.

Joined January 2011

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Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jul 24

Consumer Guide: State and Local Tax (SALT) Deductions nar.realtor/the-facts/cons…

paul_eger's tweet card. Homeownership has always had its perks when it comes to tax deductions, but the latest tax reform helps homeowners save even more money. Here’s why.

Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jul 24

“Home prices are high because there isn’t enough supply. The country has simply not built enough homes to keep up with population growth, and existing homeowners…have little incentive to sell their existing homes.” tinyurl.com/phtdnzxe

paul_eger's tweet card. June, usually the height of the spring housing season, saw sales of existing homes drop from the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors.

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Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jul 23

22.5% of Homeowners in Minnesota Will Face a Hidden Home Equity Tax If They Sell realtor.com/advice/hyperlo…

paul_eger's tweet card. Minnesota homeowners are getting hit with surprise taxes on home sales. Equity gains in cities like Minneapolis are now triggering hidden liabilities.

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Kyle Porter@KylePorterNS · Jul 20

Scottie from 2022-2025 • 81 events • 20 wins • 4 majors • 2 Players • 2.8 SG/round Tiger from 2002-2005 • 79 events • 18 wins • 4 majors • 0 Players • 2.8 SG/round* *per Data Golf, which only includes 2004-2005.

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Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jul 18

A bill unveiled Friday aims to provide government backing for second mortgages to finance construction of increasingly popular accessory dwelling units wsj.com/economy/housin… via @WSJ

paul_eger's tweet card. A bill unveiled Friday aims to provide government backing for second mortgages to finance construction of increasingly popular accessory dwelling units.

Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jul 17

Median metro home price reaches $400K for first time axios.com/local/twin-cit… #axiostwincities

paul_eger's tweet card. Prices here rose 2.8% in June, proving again that the Twin Cities is a stable market.

Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jul 15

"Hidden" home ownership costs add up for Minnesota buyers axios.com/local/twin-cit… #axiostwincities

paul_eger's tweet card. Annual maintenance, insurance and utilities push true costs by $19K — even as home prices rise.

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NAR Research@NAR_Research · Jul 5

“When we look at successful first-time homebuyers, they're getting in with that typical down payment of 9%,” Lautz said. “Knowing that data could make that potential buyer say, ‘Maybe this is within reach to me.’” mpamag.com/us/mortgage-in…

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Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jul 1

"The Berkeley City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance at its special meeting Thursday that changes the city’s zoning code to allow for “middle housing,” ...to be built in previously single-family residential zones." dailycal.org/news/city/hous… via @dailycal

paul_eger's tweet card. The Berkeley City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance at its special meeting Thursday that changes the city’s zoning code to allow for middle housing, such as duplexes and triplexes, to

Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jul 1

Tackling Home Financing and Down Payment Misconceptions tinyurl.com/2ye2kc4x

paul_eger's tweet card. When financing a home, buyers typically have a down payment. But how much is it? And where does it come from?

Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jul 1

“But the majority party also recognized that California’s bureaucratic hurdles had made it almost impossible to build enough housing for nearly 40 million residents, resulting in soaring costs and persistent homelessness.” nytimes.com/2025/06/30/us/… via @NYTimes

paul_eger's tweet card. Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers scaled back a law that was vilified for its role in California’s housing shortage and homelessness crisis.

Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jun 26

Homeownership: Not Enough Supply for Middle-Income Buyers nytimes.com/2025/06/26/rea…

paul_eger's tweet card. For teachers, nurses and other skilled workers, few options.

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Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jun 26

New Yorkers Vote to Make Their Housing Shortage Worse wsj.com/economy/housin… via @WSJ

paul_eger's tweet card. Austin, Texas, and other red-state cities have set an example for how to make housing markets work.

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Minnesota House DFL@mnhouseDFL · Jun 17

We are all devastated by the tragic loss of Melissa and Mark Hortman. Please join us for a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of Melissa and Mark, as well as to hold John, Yvette, and Hope Hoffman in our thoughts as they continue to recover and heal.

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Minnesota Homeownership Center@MNHOC · Jun 11

Our Homeownership Advisors Network is presenting free Home Stretch classes all around the state in honor of June Homeownership Month! Got a prospective client that wants to learn more about homeownership and its wealth-building potential? Check 'em out! hocmn.org/workshop-calen…

Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jun 11

Outdated Tax Rules Are Freezing the Housing Market—and It’s About to Get Way Worse nar.realtor/magazine/real-…

Paul Eger@paul_eger · Jun 6

General Dwight D. Eisenhower's Order of the Day (1944) | National Archives archives.gov/milestone-docu…

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Minnesota Homeownership Center@MNHOC · May 29

Did you know we have a 1.0 CE class for Realtors®? If you are a Realtor and would like to learn more about working with our certified homeownership advisors and educators, join us for our next class offering at 10am on Thursday, June 5 at Minneapolis Area Realtors!

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Homeownership Opportunity Alliance@HomeownershipA · May 28

We're hosting a homeownership fair this Sat May 31, 9am-1130am at Wilder Foundation in St. Paul! Sessions will be held in English and Spanish, with Spanish also available virtually. Register for FREE - hocmn.org/May31 Spanish virtual - hocmn.org/31deMayo

Paul Eger@paul_eger · May 21

Lawmakers Close In on Higher SALT cap wsj.com/politics/polic…

paul_eger's tweet card. Republican leaders approach a long-sought agreement with lawmakers from high-tax states.