Archive for April, 2009
What’s in a Listing Price?
There’s something funky going on in the Twin Cities Housing Market in 2009 right now. I’m not talking about the low interest rates or tax credits, but what I’m talking about is Listing Price.
Listing Price, also known as Asking Price, is the price you would see on the MLS or other websites that list properties [...]
Houses Are Selling
I’ve been seeing a lot more buyer activity lately, and not just with my own clients, but with a ton of properties going from “Active” to “Pending” on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).
What does this mean? Well, basically it means the Market in the Twin Cities may be experiencing a bit of a stabilization. At [...]
First Time Home Buying Course
Reminder: Thursday April 16th, 2009 we are having another First Time Home Buyer Class.
Sign-up if you’d like to get more information on the buying process! See you Thursday!
Learn how to begin the Home Buying Process by attending a free First Time Home Buyer Class.
We help new home buyers learn how to take the appropriate steps towards home-ownership [...]
Is Real Estate Hot or Cold?
I love helping buyers find the right first home. In fact, that’s about 90% of my business – assisting First Time Home Buyers with the process of home buying. But often times I get strange questions from young buyers; those who are astute and listening to the news about the Housing Market.
They ask me, “Have [...]
Should I Buy or Should I Rent?
I found this informative video on YouTube today.
If you’re unsure about Renting vs. Buying, ask yourself a few of these questions:
Would you like to learn what your Buying Power is? Get the facts on the Real Estate Market today!
For more information on First Time Home Buyer Programs and Tips of how to purchase your [...]
Free Event: First Time Home Buyer Class
[ April 16, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] ***Sign-Up For FREE Here***
For everyone looking to learn more about the “Buyer’s Market” we’re currently in, we have another free First Time Buyer Seminar coming in April. These are very “low pressure” events which can help you gain knowledge about the buying opportunities available right to you now.
What: First Time Home Buyer Seminar
When: Thursday, April. [...]
Down Payment Amounts
I am overly surprised at how badly the Media and Journalists misrepresent the Real Estate Market. Especially in these difficult times when people are looking for the real answers, the news continues to report things that are either false, or extremely misleading.
My wife was reading the April issue of Minnesota Monthly Magazine, which has a huge cover story on [...]
The Cat House
No, I’m not talking about a little structure for Fluffy to lay down in. This house was a Foreclosure in Blaine, MN that only had one picture of the exterior online. If we would have seen any interior pictures, we probably wouldn’t have spent the time to go look in person.
Although, it does make for [...]
Word of The Week: Compromise
OK, so maybe this isn’t exactly a “Real Estate Term” in specific, but I wanted to take a moment to address the word Compromise and discuss how it fits in with the Home Buying Process.
We all know that Compromise is necessary in life, and making a real estate purchase is no different. The fact is [...]
