Category: Blog
Auctions and Self-employed Financing
This week we were joined by Garth Johnson from Minnesota REO Experts and Mona Edick from WJ Bradley Mortgage. First we talked to Garth Johnson about bank-owned properties. Garth discussed the fluctuating inventory causing about 15-20% of the current inventory to be bank-owned. This has created a problem in the market as far as inventory... Read More
Home Remodeling Posts Strongest Growth in Years
Often, remodeling activity is dominated by smaller projects from investors who had purchased single-family homes to turn into rentals. But home renovations are becoming more and more popular as more home owners regain equity and look to spruce up their homes. Check out this blog post from Realtor Magazine! Click the Image to read the post Read More
Advice for First-Time Home Buyers
There is no such thing as the perfect home, but there is a home that is perfect for you. If you’re considering buying a home for the first time, be sure to check out these tips from Realtor Magazine’s blog! Click the Image to read the post Read More
mov·ing
[ ‘mooviNG ] adjective: in motion. operating. working. going. on the move. active. December 9, 2013 You may think differently with the holiday season in full swing… but the end of the year is a great time for growing families to move, and/ or renters to become homeowners. Tax savings, less competition, and upcoming changes... Read More
Preserving character in an old home sweet home!
4442 Longfellow Avenue, Minneapolis There is something so special about old and original features to a home. That’s why when renovating an older place, it’s important to try to bring it back to its former glory! Because it takes you back to a simpler time when natural woods and unique touches throughout made the place... Read More
Give Thanks
thank·ful [‘thaŋk-fǝl, THaNGkfǝl] adjective: glad that something has happened or not happened, that something or someone exists, etc. November 1, 2013 Staging your home is the best proven way to get top dollar for your property as you prepare it to sell. This we know. We know we should de-clutter, de-personalize, neutralize, fix and clean... Read More
Luxury Home Market update
lux·u·ry [‘lekSH(ǝ)rē, luhk-shuh-ree] noun: the state of great comfort and extravagant living adjective: luxurious or of the nature of a luxury October 15, 2013 Minnesota’s real estate market has been, for the most part, going strong and steady in 2013. But does the market roaring back to life since 2009 apply to the Luxury Home... Read More
Mortgage Rates & Monthly Payments
Is now still a good time to buy? September 15, 2013 … When life hands you lemons… What about when life hands you mortgage rates higher than you expected?! As I’ve watched the housing market this summer, I have noticed some big changes. We started the summer with record lows in mortgage rates meaning buyers... Read More
Vacation Homes
July 21, 2013 Summer 2013: Beaches. Water fights. Flip flops. Lemonade. Sunglasses. Late nights. Ice cream. Warm air. Bonfires. Pool parties. Barbecues. Blue skies. No school. Memories. Summer is the perfect time for family vacations with the great weather offering endless outdoor activities to do together. Some people go to Disney world; some go to... Read More
July 18, 2013
July 18, 2013 – Did you see this article from WCCO on Flipping homes? Let us know what you think?! Click the image to read the article! Read More