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Jim Buchta

Reporter | Residential real estate

Phone: 612-673-7376

Jim Buchta is the Star Tribune's residential real estate reporter, covering the Twin Cities housing market and its trends. He also contributes to the Star Tribune's Travel section.

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Alliant profit drops after federal cutbacks but still beats estimates

The firm saw the biggest decline in its armaments and aerospace divisions.

Updated: November 03, 2011, - 10:52 PM

Manufacturing growth slowed slightly in October

But one report said Minnesota manufacturers will still add some jobs.

Updated: November 01, 2011, - 10:34 AM

Construction was up this month, but trails 2010

Home building accelerated a bit in October, but 2011 results haven't kept up with last year's.

Updated: October 28, 2011, - 10:16 PM

Homes have up-and-down August

The Twin Cities area had month-to-month gains but losses from 12 months earlier.

Updated: October 25, 2011, - 09:05 PM

Developer plans another 180 upscale apartments for Uptown Mpls.

The latest sign of confidence in the area's rental market is taking shape at 29th and Lyndale in south Minneapolis.

Updated: October 25, 2011, - 11:25 AM

Distressed home sales push down price data

When banks are sellers, prices have dropped far more than when individuals list a house.

Updated: October 24, 2011, - 11:25 PM

Low mortgage rates, great deals boost statewide home sales

Historically low mortgage rates and great deals boosted statewide home sales in September, putting Minnesota on track to improve overall sales this year.

Updated: October 20, 2011, - 09:18 PM