Top 5 Reasons You Should Professionally Stage Your Home - 11/30/11 08:21 AM
Staging needs to catch on with Twin Cities area sellers. Statistically the homes sell faster and for more because they show way better then their non staged competition. See more information below from this blog I am sharing.
Via Kim Gaston, Home Staging Consultant (Front Porch Interiors, LLC, Colorado Springs, CO):
Top 5 Reasons You Should Professionally Stage Your Home, Colorado Springs.
Is it just me? Or are you, REALTORS® and those affiliated with this industry, amazed that homeowners really don't understand that a home will sell faster and for more money if its professionally staged?
Which scenario makes … (3 comments)
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The Search For Abundance - 11/29/11 02:16 PM
Its been a while since I have talked about ABUNDANCE in my blog. When I first blogged in early 2008 I wrote a lot about SPIRITUAL topics and in fact I wrote a lot about them up until the middle of 2010. I am someone who has studied ABUNDANCE from a SPIRITUAL standpoint since 2007.
When we think or say the word ABUNDANCE we probably come up with several meanings. When people search for ABUNDANCE they search for a variety of things like MONEY, HEALTH, PEACE, JOY but I would say the majority of people hear of ABUNDANCE and they think … (4 comments)
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Twin Cities/Minnesota Weekly Market Update For the Week Ending Nov. 19th - 11/28/11 09:31 PM
I skipped relaying this report last week because its sounds like a broken record. Listings down year over year and pending sales up. LOOK at those numbers below! Pending sales are 30% higher then they were the year before. Good news for sellers. However, not good news is that prices are down almost 10%.
Reminder though these are good numbers overall for buyers and sellers because we are about to turn the corner in this market! Buy with confidence! And if your selling at least their is not as much competition as there as been! (See details coutesy of the MPLS … (0 comments)
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No Pictures, No Description, No Showings - 11/27/11 04:47 PM
In the Minnesota MLS we can add up to 18 photos to the listing. In most cases you can find a way to use 18 good photos to help market your listing. With that we only have about 260 characters to describe the house in each the agent and public notes. That space can go real fast. But also a few well done sentences can help make the house worth a showing to the agent and the buyers.
The funny thing is how often do we see a listing with one photo? What do you assume when you only see … (14 comments)
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10 Reasons to Think Local, Be Local, Buy Local - 11/26/11 11:09 AM
Ten great reasons for all of us to do some local shopping today! This business need it more then ever so if you make some purchases today, make sure you make one or more of them local!
Via John Wingate, Delaware and Maryland Real Estate:
I am thankful for our my local businesses because they serve my community....build the community.....create jobs for the community.
There are many reasons to buy local. Local businesses are beneficial for our community and for the citizens of the community. They may not have everything we need but still think local first!
1. Buy Local -- … (7 comments)
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The Asking Price Roulette... How It Starts... Where It Ends... - 11/26/11 10:57 AM
Here is a great featured post from yesterday having to do with pricing your home for sale. This can be a struggle for Realtors and home owners and I think this tells it very well on the trouble of overpricing.
Via Phyllis Lerner, Realtor - Broker / Owner - Westchester County NY (William Raveis Legends Realty Group LLC):
Coming to and setting the right asking price for your home is in today's market one of the most important aspects of selling your home. If your home is priced above market value, you very much run the risk of it sitting on … (3 comments)
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Black Friday Shopping In Cambridge, MN Was Crazy! - 11/25/11 09:23 PM
I have to admit that I am not an experienced black Friday shopper. Never before have I waited in line to get in a store to get the 'EARLY BIRD ' deals. I have gone in the mornings before and gotten some of the deals, but last night was the first time I waited in line to get into a store. (Oh what a wait it was).
At about 10pm my wife, her daughter and I headed to Wal- Mart only to turn around and drop them off as the craziness was spilling over to all the other area business parking … (8 comments)
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Thanksgiving Humor - 11/24/11 09:54 AM
William Feela our Minnesota top blogging friend to my east comes up with some humorous posts and I liked this one for Thanksgiving humor! Too funny not to share!
Via William Feela Realtor 651-674-5999 No. Branch,MN (WHISPERING PINES REALTY):
We are entering into a few days that should be fun and memories made.
Here are just a small few funnies to get our mood light...
WE need smiles and laughter today and into tomorrow for after the turkey has been devoured....there will be enough misery to deal with!
To everyone here....Happy Thanksgiving!
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Safe Christmas Shopping tips - 11/24/11 09:49 AM
I will try not trammple people when I line up for Black Friday Shopping tonight. ;)
These sound like great tips so I felt I would share them again with everyone! Happy Shopping!
Via Chris Smith - South Simcoe, Caledon, King, Orangeville Real Estate (Re/Max Chay Realty Inc., Brokerage):
Christmas Shopping season is fast approaching, the malls seem to be more crowded than normal, even on weekdays (and our neighbours to the south will be kicking off the season with Black Friday). Here are some tips to help you stay safe and to prevent you becoming a victim of crime this Christmas … (1 comments)
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Listen To Your REALTOR® - 11/24/11 09:45 AM
Active Rain members will notice this became a feature post! Why I am sharing it is that its something sellers need to know and hear not just from me but from others in the field.
The key to selling your home is putting it in a spot on the market where other homes have SOLD. Happy Thanksgiving!
Via Michael Baeumler (Century 21 Millennium Inc.):
Listen To Your REALTOR®
Owning a home gives people a definite sense of pride and achievement, sometimes it also gives them strange subjective viewpoints which may not necessarily be a true picture of reality when it … (0 comments)
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Black Friday Strategy?!?! - 11/23/11 10:42 PM
I am normally not a shopping type. If I go shopping I go, get what I want, and then I leave. It tests my patience to just look around. I can only take it for so long.
With BLACK FRIDAY around the corner I am thinking about going out. Really the only deal I heard that we are talking about getting is a new TV. We really need a new TV.
I have been following the advertisements on these. Best buy has a 42 inch for under $200. Wal-Mart has a 32 inch under $150. My wife doesn't like the … (6 comments)
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Where Are All The Bank Owned Listings? - 11/23/11 02:50 PM
Everyone hears about how many foreclosures are out there for sale. Buyers new to the market salivate over the deals they are going to get when buying a bank owned home. The only problem is right now there are really not that many bank owned homes available.
Here is a list of some of the area cities in Minnesota that I typically help buyers find great values on bank owned properties:
Cambridge MN has 11 ACTIVE bank owned property listings that don't have an offer on them. Isanti has 10 bank owned properties available.
Elk River has 16 … (2 comments)
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The Best Time To Buy Is NOW! - 11/22/11 02:31 PM
If you are looking for a home in Minnesota, and more specifically the metro and extend areas of the Twins Cities I am touting NOW as the BEST TIME TO BUY!
Why is it the best time to buy?
1. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seems to be slower in the Minnesota Real Estate market. Meaning the buyers have less competition and typically can save about 5-10% on a home over what they will pay after the 1st of the year leading into the Spring Market.
Coming into this time of year most Realtors are running into multiple offers on … (3 comments)
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My NFL Predictions for the Rest of the Year - 11/21/11 12:26 AM
I thought I would do my 10 games doen, 6 to go picks to see how I end up at the end of the season.
NFC Seeds.
1. Packers
2. 49ers
3. Saints
4. Cowboys
5. Bears
6. Falcons
Packers beat Cowboys for NFC Title.
AFC Seeds
1. Ravens
2. Patriots
3. Texans
4. Broncos
5. Steelers
6. Jets
Ravens beat Patriots for AFC Title
Packers beat Ravens for Super Bowl title.
So that means the Lions will fallout of the mix (2 games left with Packers). Also Raiders don't hold off Tebow led Broncos. … (5 comments)
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RE/MAX Results Office Locations (Minnesota Real Estate) - 11/19/11 06:06 PM
One of the things I like about being with RE/MAX Results is the amount of Office Locations we have in Minnesota. If I end up working with a client in a different area of the Twin Cities I still have an option of meeting them in an office!
To find office locations for RE/MAX Results click here. I do most of my work out of the Cambridge and Elk River RE/MAX Results locations. But also make use out of the Anoka and Maple Grove office here and there because of the amount of clients I have in the North Metro.
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Price Reduced - 12386 Zealand Ave N. - Champlin MN (RE/MAX Results) - 11/18/11 04:57 PM
This short sale listing has just been reduced to $109,900. Nice END UNIT with 2 BRs and a loft in the upper level. Good sized kitchen and dining room with plenty of cabinet space! No homes across the street, so low traffic yet real close to HWY 169 and shopping in Champlin! Take a look!
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Do You Have CASH to Invest!?!? Now is the Time to Buy Real Estate - 11/18/11 01:55 PM
Attn Minnesota Home Investors and potential Minnesota home investors:
Watching the market drop drop and drop some more looks to be coming to an end on the homes in the LOWER PRICE RANGE in counties such as Anoka, Isanti, Chisago, Sherburne, and Wright county in Minnesota. In fact some of the areas have already stabilized while others are about to.
Some of the bank owned properties are getting cleared out fast since we are approaching end of the year and banks want to get Minnesota Bank Owned homes off their books. What that means to you is that if you are … (3 comments)
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Getting Closer...36 weeks! - 11/18/11 11:10 AM
We are starting to count down the days to the arrival of our new baby boy. We had an appointment this morning and the doctor was delivering another baby so we had a little time to kill. Thus I had my wife pose for some photos. She kept looking at them and saying NO. I told her I was going to post them on my blog.
Yes! We have a big one in there we assume!
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Contract for Deed is a Great Financing Option In this Economy - 11/16/11 12:59 PM
We all know it can be tough to get a loan these days. Perhaps its credit issue, self employment income and asset verification or other reasons...but some people can't get a loan right now. That does not mean all people are bad buyers.
There are good contract for deed buyers out there. Sellers in a position to offer a contract for deed for a balloon period of 2- 5 years have a far better chance sell their property. Buyers will normally pay a higher price for a property when its contract for deed.
Buyers need to be ready to provide at … (3 comments)
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Twin Cities/Minnesota Weekly Market Update For the Week Ending Nov. 5th - 11/15/11 02:59 PM
This is really starting to sound like a broken record! But this is good news for both buyers and sellers at this point. Less listings and bottom prices. Sellers need the listings to decrease so moving forward the supply and demand can level off and prices can slowly start to rise.
Buyers should be excited because it truly seems like we are at market bottom. Right NOW at this very time of year and closing by the end of the year is the best time to buy as certain bank owned properties are trying to be cleared out by the … (1 comments)
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I Would Hate For Someone To Think I'm Unprofessional Because I'm A Good Dad... - 11/10/11 08:33 AM
This is a post I am reblogging because it caught my eye. Its about buyers wanting their agent to show a house right as it comes on the market because they are getting out bid and not getting any of their offers.
1) If its a bank owned home or short sale there is normally a period of time where the banks takes 24-48 hrs to respond to offers. Getting their right away could help 1 of 10 or 1 of 20 times but typically if its a good house your going see multiple offers no matter what.
2) Its about … (2 comments)
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Cambridge MN Home Deals - 11/09/11 10:45 AM
With the holiday season fast approaching now is a great time to find deals on homes in Cambridge MN. There are several well priced homes that have caught my eye lately. Many of them would be good for both first time buyers in Cambridge or investment buyers in Cambridge.
The home prices allow a buyer to have payments much lower then right. If you have the credit and can qualify for a home this feels like the bottom of the market to me, so take advantage of the deals on Cambridge MN foreclosure homes for sale.
Here are some examples … (0 comments)
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Twin Cities/Minnesota Weekly Market Update For the Week Ending Oct. 29th - 11/08/11 08:00 AM
The trend continues with the number of listings done once again and overall the inventory is noted at 21,930 listings for sale. That's the lowest I can remember for a while. Buyers are still out there at a lot stronger force then they were a year ago as well.
Can the purchases stay strong the last two months of the year? My feeling is that this is going to be a key time for investors to buy. The holiday season is a great time to get a deal so don't be shy this time of year! (See stats from MPLS Realtors … (3 comments)
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Seeking the Truth - 11/04/11 08:09 AM
With a lot of people struggling with finances, health or other tough situations there is still a way to find peace and understanding by "Seeking The Truth."
"When you search for me, you will find me, if you seek me with all your heart." (Jer. 29:13)
When seeking the Truth I am not talking about seekng religion. Its about developing a deep relationship with the Source of all Good (God). Many of you may not hold the highest thoughts for God because your experience with people have caused you to doubt God and his people.
The Truth though is that we … (3 comments)
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New Listing- 12386 Zealand Ave. N - Champlin MN 55316 (REMAX Results) - 11/03/11 12:23 PM
12386 Zealand Ave N - Champlin is a 2 BR, 2 BA end unit nicely located near HWY 169 and shopping. The home has a good sized kitchen with a breakfast bar, nice living room with a gas fireplace. the upper level has a loft which could service as a playroom, tv room or office.
Across the street there are no townhomes making it a nice private area for a townhome. This is a short sale so please allow time for lender acceptance.
More information and photos for 12386 Zealand Ave N- Champlin by clicking here!
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Almost Wordless Wednesday - What Are They Doing? - 11/02/11 09:59 AM
Do you think I have found my future office assistants? What are these girls doing?
Are they:
1. Doing their home work?
2. Playing computer games?
3. Watching a movie?
They look pretty serious whatever it is!
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Twin Cities/Minnesota Weekly Market Update - 11/01/11 09:10 AM
Below is more data taken from the MPLS Association of Realtors on some of the market stats. Again the trend is the same. Listings are down from last year (a good thing) and pending sales are up (a good thing). Probably the only thing that seems slightly negative is Days on the Market is up about 5-6%. Part of that might be that there are a lot of short sales that stay listed as Active for long periods of time.
Overall the Twin Cities real estate market continues to look like one that is at the bottom of the market especially … (2 comments)
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FHA Appraisals: Excess vs Surplus Land and the Difference - 11/01/11 08:47 AM
Michael Bolton shares some great information a few times a week about some of the things that come up on appraisals. Here is one on how FHA looks at land in some cases. I suggest SUBSCRIBING to his blog.
Via Michael S. Bolton (Michael S. Bolton,Inc.):
Many times everyone is under the impression that more is better when it comes to the size of their lot, and for the most part it is. However, when it comes to getting financing, whether for a sale or a refinance, then that’s a different story, especially if it’s FHA.
When doing … (0 comments)
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