• It’s not an appraisal, it’s a mortgage valuation
  It’s not an appraisal, it’s a mortgage valuation or at least that is what they should call it.  This is part of the home buying process that so many people misunderstand.  It is important for home buyers as well as … Continue reading →
• 582 Simpson Street in St. Paul just reduced to $114,900
  582 Simpson Street in St. Paul is a wonderful home for sale.  It has just been reduced to $114,900 and is priced to sell.  It features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, hardwood floors, original woodwork with the wide molding and inlay.  … Continue reading →

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• How do I find homes for sale that are actually foreclosed?
  How do I find homes for sale that are actually foreclosed? This question seems to be asked more and more so I thought I would answer it.  The homes that are foreclosed are usually listed in the MLS as lender … Continue reading →

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• Are foreclosures still the best buy in Real Estate?
  Are they?  If you are thinking yes, is it something you are assuming because of what you have read about the real estate market?  I’m not saying you are wrong just trying to get you to think and keep an … Continue reading →
• 10 steps of the home buying process (step 10/10 Move in, or can you?)
  Step 10- Move in! Congratulations!  You now own a home and can move in, or can you?  I want to share a nasty little secret with all of the buyers who intend to buy a foreclosure.  Did you know that … Continue reading →
• 10 steps of the home buying process (step 9/10 The Closing)
  Step 9- The Closing Everyone knows about this step but are you prepared for it?  The main things you will need to bring are photo ids, your down payment (in a cashiers check) most title companies will NOT accept personal … Continue reading →
• 10 steps of the home buying process (step 8/10 Do a final walk-thru)
  Step 8- Do a final walk-thru The purpose for this step is to take one more look at the home you are buying before you head to closing and sign the papers.  What you are looking to accomplish with this … Continue reading →
• 10 steps of the home buying process (step 7/10 Get a home inspection)
  Step 7- Get a home inspection As your Realtor I don’t care if you are buying new construction, single family home, town home or a condo.  Have a home inspection.  You just don’t know what you are buying until you … Continue reading →
• 10 steps of the home buying process (step 6/10 Negotiating terms)
  Step 6- Negotiating terms This is pretty obvious, isn’t it?  Yes but again I have a very good reason for adding this step to the list.  More often than not the seller will counter your original offer.  Be prepared for … Continue reading →
• 10 steps of the home buying process (step 5/10 Writing an offer)
  Step 5- Writing an offer Once you have found the right home for you the next step is to write an offer.  The main thing to remember is everything is negotiable in the contract so you want to make a … Continue reading →
• 10 steps of the home buying process (step 4/10 Viewing Homes)
  Step 4- Viewing Homes Sounds silly but the reason this is in here is to make a point, there are three other steps you should complete before you really start looking at homes.  I can’t tell you how many times … Continue reading →
• 10 steps of the home buying process (step 3/10 Get pre-approved)
  Step 3- Get pre-approved This is such a critical step in the home buying process yet so many buyers just blow this step off, sometimes until it’s too late.  Why is this step so important?  Because no money, no home. … Continue reading →

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• What is foreclosure?
  What is foreclosure?  The dictionary defines it as- fore·clo·sure [fawr-kloh-zher, fohr-] noun Law . the act of foreclosing  a mortgage or pledge. Foreclosure is a process in which a bank is able to take back the property that they own from a home owner who has not paid their mortgage payment.  Through foreclosuer the lender [...]

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• 6251 Auto Club Road- Home for sale in Bloomington, MN
    Looking for a home for sale in Bloomington but you are tired of seeing homes that are dated by twenty plus years?  Take a look at what this amazing home has to offer.  It truly feels like new construction … Continue reading →
• 13291 Caramel Trail Eden Prairie, MN 55346 Home for sale!
  Looking for a home for sale in Eden Prairie under $250,000?  A home that is move in ready?  A home with more updates that you would expect in this price range?  If yes is your answer to these questions than … Continue reading →

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• The market is shifting sellers and buyers, Are you prepared?
          The market is shifting in Minneapolis and St. Paul real estate market.  How is it shifting?  The biggest change is in the momentum of the market with regards to regular residential sales.  It seems like overnight I have been seeing more activity in sales of buyers seeing a good deal and [...]

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• How to protect yourself when buying a foreclosure
                “There are so many things to consider as a home buyer in today’s real estate market that I can’t cover all of them in one blog.  Today I want to talk about title work and choosing a title company.  This is a very important step in the purchase [...]
• Short Sale Basics, what you need to know
  What is a short sale?  Can I do a short sale on my home? These are the questions that seems to be on many home owners minds right now.  Given how confusing real estate can be even some licensed agents don’t know what they really are.  A short sale is a way for a home owner to sell their home [...]

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• Minneapolis rambler style home for sale
                Click here to view details of this home Looking for a great deal on a home for sale in Minneapolis?  How about this incredible home?  Large rambler home for sale off Highway 100 and Brooklyn Blvd.  This home has been so well cared for and is in move-in condition. Many [...]

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• Are home prices dropping more?
  I wanted to address an issue that many of you have emailed me about and it is regarding some of the latest news articles that have been coming out saying housing prices are dropping more.　 This is not necessarily true.　 The thing you need to keep in mind is many of the articles are taken [...]

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• Home of sale in St. Louis Park, MN- 3000 + Square foot Rambler on wooded lot
              Incredible Rambler located in the heart of St. Louis Park.  If you are looking to buy a home in St. Louis Park with over 3000 finished square feet and a very private back yard then this is the home for you.  The home has been painstakingly cared for by [...]

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