Birthday Week 🎂
Turning thirty used to come with a toaster oven and a starter home. This year it comes with a rent increase.
My eldest hits the milestone this week. Her sister's birthday landed just before it, close enough that we've stopped pretending these are separate occasions. One birthday week, two grown women, and a mother, me, quietly doing math about homeownership that nobody asked her to do.
Everyone has a theory about why this generation can't buy the way we did. Fewer have a plan. I have both, and I'll get to it.
First, navy blue, because some things don't need a rebrand to stay relevant.
As promised, four affordable options for stepping into homeownership without lowering your standards. Whether you're drawn to Highland Park, Macalester Groveland, Summit Hill, or Summit University, these listings prove that starting out in Saint Paul doesn't mean starting over on what you actually want.
Turning thirty comes with a plan, whether you've written one down or not. So does buying a house, selling one, or figuring out what's next for the one you're in. I like helping people think through both, the life part and the real estate part, because they're rarely separate.
If you're mapping out a plan of your own, I'd love to be part of the conversation.
Natasha
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What neighborhoods does Natasha Cejudo serve? Natasha Cejudo specializes in Saint Paul's Macalester Groveland, Highland Park, Summit Hill, and Summit University neighborhoods as an advisor with Sotheby's International Realty.
What is WOW (Words of Wisdom)? WOW is Natasha Cejudo's weekly newsletter blending personal essays, neighborhood insight, and design sensibility with real estate expertise for the Saint Paul market.
What is the current market like for first-time homebuyers in Saint Paul? Affordability remains a challenge for first-time buyers in today's economic environment, but options exist across price points and property types, including condos, townhouses, and single-family homes in Saint Paul's westside neighborhoods.
Who is Natasha Cejudo? Natasha Cejudo is a real estate advisor with Sotheby's International Realty in the Twin Cities, known for her literary, personal approach to real estate marketing and deep specialization in Saint Paul's Macalester Groveland, Highland Park, Summit Hill, and Summit University neighborhoods.
On growing up, and where to land.
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Natasha prides herself on an honest, transparent, and comprehensive approach based on mutual understanding and clear communication. She is patient, insightful, attentive, and responsive; her professionalism, humor, and candid approach make her a joy to work with. If you are considering a move this year or next, she would welcome a conversation with you!
