Archive for May, 2009
How to Make Your Best Offer
I have written lately about how many Multiple Offer Situations have been popping up with my buyers in 2009. The buyer activity has certainly increased and I often get asked, “How do we make the best offer?”
A lot of things go into your Purchase Agreement when you make an offer on Real Estate Property in [...]
First Time Home Buying Seminar – May 21
[ May 21, 2009; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] *REGISTER HERE*
Buying a home is obviously a huge decision. Amazingly, most people don’t spend much time educating themselves on the home buying process. Instead, they rely on the advice from friends, family, co-workers, or the first Realtor they meet at an Open House.
That’s where we come in. This free and very informative 90 minutes will [...]
Can I Call You?
I’m always amazed at the communication technology we possess in this world. Telephones were barely around 100 years ago, and today we can talk through our phones, computers, email, texting, online chat, twitter, facebook, and all sorts of other methods.
For me, the best form of communication with my home buyers is definitely face-to-face. The old [...]
The Minnesota Real Estate Show
Listen to me on the radio Saturday May 16th.
I’ll be making a guest appearance as “Agent of The Week” on 100.3fm KTLK in the Twin Cities. This is the 2-hour radio show dedicated to all things real estate related. If you’re looking for more information on the MN housing market, listen to us every Saturday [...]
Home Buying Timeline
I often get asked by First Time Home Buyers in Minnesota and other states “How long does it take to buy a house from start to finish?”
It’s really very different from person to person. I have helped some new buyers purchase a house within 2 months of meeting them face to face. Others have taken [...]
More First Time Buyers in Summer 2009
I’ve been talking with a lot of New Buyers who are thinking of jumping into the Twin Cities Housing Market. They are excited about the low prices, low interest rates, and want to get into the market while it’s favorable for buyers.
Well, that time is now. If you continue to wait to get educated and [...]
Know Your Closing Costs
I just ran across a great blog article which helps when trying to Read Your HUD Statement.
Most First Time Home Buyers are confused about the many fees and charges they have to pay upon closing, or settlement.
Head over the Mortgage Reports Blog Site to read more, and learn something about the costs of buying a home.
Steve Howe [...]
