To Inspect Or Not To Inspect? Buying a new home may be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Although the process is exciting, it quickly can be overwhelming and stressful. While the home you have chosen may seem like the perfect property from the outside, unknown defects can quickly swallow your equity and turn those …
Minnesota Fall Colors
It’s Here – Fall Color Season Is Upon us One of the great things about Minnesota is the gorgeous fall colors we have. From the North Shore fall colors to the tree lined neighborhoods that fill our great state the colors are brilliant and eye catching; but where are the best fall colors in Minnesota? …
Mortgage Bailout
The $700-billion financial industry bailout we have been hearing so much about became law Friday. While the new program could make a recession a little softer of a blow, and potentially even shorter, it will not stop the economic and housing downturns in their tracks, according to most economists. The economic package, which President George …
Real Estate & Technology
Find an agent who understands that over 80% of home buyers start their search on the web. Today real estate and technology go together like Ice Cream and Apple Pie. How much of your equity are you willing to gamble on an agent that still uses nothing more than a yard sign or a black …
Buffalo Real Estate Update 8/26/08-10/16-08
Information reliable but not guaranteed. The data below is for dates 8/26/08 – 10/16/08 for Buffalo only and single family homes. 70 New listings have come on the market for sale during this time-line. 49 properties have sold during this time-line having an average sale price of $209,005 while taking an average of 191.5 days …
Blaine Real Estate Market Update 2008
Blaine market update for 01/01/2008 – 10/16/2008 only. In Blaine MN there are; 360 active single family Blaine homes for sale with an average asking price of $309,734 and they have been on the market for 102.5 days on average. 165 Blaine Town homes for sale currently with an average asking price of $213,169 and …
So what about the market you ask?
I could easily link hundreds of stories, articles and opinions on this matter. When will the market rebound, improve and just show some improvement is the hot topic all over the place right now. Lets start with this, real estate is local so not all areas are affected the same. I have spoken to some …
Avoid Foreclosure
While these 4 items may not work for everybody if you’re in a foreclosure situation here are some tops you may want to look into. Repayment Plan – This is the most common workout plan for any household that is 1-3 months delinquent on their mortgage payment. Under this scenario, a homeowner sends in their …
Pending Sales Skyrocket
Minneapolis, Minnesota (October 10, 2008) — Buyers flocked to the Twin Cities housing market in September to take advantage of attractive home prices and a sunsetting federal loan program, according to the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR) based on data from the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. There were 4,036 pending sales …
Empty Nester – Time To Sell
So you’re an “empty nester” now. Is it time to consider a downsize and find that gorgeous home for the best years of your life? Like many others who come to this time you may be finding yourself in a home to large now that the kids and high traffic has moved on. The once …