Jim Buchta

Reporter

Residential real estate

Buchta has taken breaks from those beats to edit the Star Tribune's Real Estate sections and Travel, and to ghost write a book about getaway homes. He also has an intense interest in architecture, agriculture and the environment. He lives part-time on a tree farm and has a particular expertise in building science and food.

Buchta has taken breaks from those beats to edit the Star Tribune's Real Estate sections and Travel, and to ghost write a book about getaway homes. He also has an intense interest in architecture, agriculture and the environment. He lives part-time on a tree farm and has a particular expertise in building science and food.

Contact

jim.buchta@startribune.com

612-673-7376

Latest from Jim Buchta

Real Estate

Minnesota homebuyers had more options in November, when sales increased for a second month

Prices also increased statewide, with the median closing price last month in the Twin Cities at $375,000.

December 17, 2024

Real Estate

Minneapolis might soon approve the city’s largest condo project in half a decade

Amid a drop-off in multifamily construction, a pair of Twin Cities developers will seek final city approval this month to build 15 upscale condos in the Linden Hills neighborhood.

December 12, 2024

Real Estate

These Minnesota digital nomads sold their home in search of adventure

While most baby boomers and Gen Xers are finding ways to stay in their house as long as they can, Scott and Kate Carlson are choosing to rent in different locations for three months at a time while working remotely.

December 6, 2024

Real Estate

Metal penthouse atop century-old Minneapolis warehouse in Lyn-Lake lists for $2.4M

The condo built on the roof of an existing building offers a combination of privacy and nature, with outdoor spaces in the sky and no shared walls or hallways with neighbors.

November 22, 2024