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Newly Remodeled Turn key Home in Oakdale Minnesota 55128

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:43:50 -0700

Dale Frisch | Attractive Realty WWW.MNHOME4SALE.COM | (612) 715-6474

6536 23rd, Oakdale, MN

New remodeled Turn key home in Oakdale

3BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $199,000

Year Built	1988
Sq Footage	1,940
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	3
Parking	2 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

Turn Key fully remodeled home with fenced yard in quiet neighborhood with quick access to 694.New items:Roof,Garage Door,Front Fascia,SS Appl,Furnace,Windows,Landscaping, Hardwood Floors,Exterior Finishes,Front Door,Bathrooms,Plumbing,Updated Elec,Carpet.

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- High/Vaulted ceiling
- Hardwood floor	- Tile floor	- Family room
- Living room	- Dining room	- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven	- Microwave
- Stainless steel appliances	- Basement	- Washer
- Laundry area - inside	- Balcony, Deck, or Patio	- Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

- Storage space(s)

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Photo 1	Photo 2
Photo 3	Photo 4
Photo 5	Photo 6

Contact info:

Dale Frisch

Attractive Realty WWW.MNHOME4SALE.COM

(612) 715-6474

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jun 27, 2010, 5:48am PDT

Newly Remodeled Four Bedroom Turn Key home in the Nokomis Area!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:34:39 -0700

Dale Frisch | Attractive Realty WWW.MNHOME4SALE.COM | 612.715.6474

4138 30th ave, Minneapolis, MN

Completely remodeled home near the lightrail!

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $299,900

Year Built	1913
Sq Footage	2,044
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

One of the Twin cities premier builders has done it again! This wonderful rambler has been completely remodeled with you in mind. From the Granite counters in the spacious kitchen to the breath taking fire place, this home feels like your own private retreat. The builder left their own custom touches with Custom doors, Kitchen cabinets, main floor laundry, basement half door, Mudroom with boot bench and overhead rain shower head in lower bath.
New features in the home are:
• New high efficient furnace, Air Conditioner, and water heater.
• All new high efficient appliances
• New Roof, Hard board siding (front) and Garage roof and siding.
• New PEX plumbing throughout
• New Electrically throughout
• New tile floors (entry, bathrooms and mudroom)

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Hardwood floor	- Tile floor
- Family room	- Living room	- Office/Den
- Dining room	- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven	- Microwave
- Granite countertop	- Stainless steel appliances	- Basement
- Washer	- Dryer	- Laundry area - inside
- Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

- Guest parking

- Laundry on-site

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Grand Front entrance	Custom Fireplace
Custom Kitchen	Mudroom
Lower level family room	Main floor bathroom

Contact info:

Dale Frisch

Attractive Realty WWW.MNHOME4SALE.COM

612.715.6474

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: Jul 6, 2010, 6:11pm PDT

Best MLS home and foreclosure Search for the Twin Cities Minnesota!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:15:52 -0700

Just click on the picture and get a login. No cost for you and you get to see what agents see!

Great open house from 1-4 pm 6/5 and 6/6 at 4138 30th Ave South Minneapolis MN

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 10:05:49 -0700

Dale Frisch | Attractive Realty WWW.MNHOME4SALE.COM | 612.715.6474

4138 30th ave, Minneapolis, MN

Completely remodeled home near the lightrail!

4BR/2BA Single Family House

offered at $319,900

Year Built	1913
Sq Footage	2,044
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 full, 0 partial
Floors	1
Parking	1 Car garage
Lot Size	Unspecified
HOA/Maint	$0 per month

DESCRIPTION

see additional photos below

PROPERTY FEATURES

- Central A/C	- Central heat	- Fireplace
- High/Vaulted ceiling	- Hardwood floor	- Tile floor
- Family room	- Living room	- Office/Den
- Dining room	- Breakfast nook	- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator	- Stove/Oven	- Microwave
- Granite countertop	- Stainless steel appliances	- Basement
- Washer	- Dryer	- Laundry area - inside
- Yard

COMMUNITY FEATURES

- Garage parking

- Guest parking

- Laundry on-site

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS

Grand Front entrance	Custom Fireplace
Custom Kitchen	Mudroom
Lower level family room	Main floor bathroom

Contact info:

Dale Frisch

Attractive Realty WWW.MNHOME4SALE.COM

612.715.6474

For sale by agent/broker

Equal Opportunity Housing

Posted: May 22, 2010, 11:09am PDT

Bank owned Foreclosure open house this weekend in Forest Lake

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Fri, 07 May 2010 08:19:16 -0700

I will be holding a bankowned foreclosure open house this weekend in Forest Lake MN.

The addresss is 20420 Everton Trail N , Forest Lake, MN 55025 from 2-5 Satuday and Sunday

Total Bed/Bath: 4/ 3 Garage: 3 Year Built: 2006

Directions:
From I35, Hwy 97 E To Everton Ave N, R On Everton & Follow To Everton Trail


MLS Area:	709 - Forest Lake Area
Style:	(SF) Two Stories
Const Status:	Previously Owned
Foundation Size:	4,719
AbvGrdFinSqFt:	3,100
BelGrdFinSqFt:
Total Fin SqFt:	3,100
Acres:	1.000

Listing provided by Tangletown Realty

Bankowned open house 11/14-15 in Blaine MN Million dollar house for half the price!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:35:44 -0800

10452 Vermillion Circle NE , Blaine, MN 55449-5224


Status:	Active	List Price:	$534,900		Original List Price:	$559,900

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Total Bed/Bath: 5/ 4 Garage: 4 Year Built: 2005

Map Page: 65 Map Coord: A3

Directions:
35W, W. 95TH AVE, RIGHT CR 52, N. RADISON RD NE, RIGHT XYLITE, LEFT VERMILLION CIRCLE.
(Click icon for Virtual Earth Map)


MLS Area:	764 - Blaine
Style:	(SF) Two Stories
Const Status:	Previously Owned
Foundation Size:	1,875
AbvGrdFinSqFt:	4,281
BelGrdFinSqFt:	1,332
Total Fin SqFt:	5,613
Acres:	4.530
Lot Size:	0


TAX INFORMATION
Property ID:	213123140009
Tax Year:	2009
Tax Amt:	$10,099
Assess Bal:	$829
Tax w/assess:	$10,928
Assess Pend:	Yes
Homestead:	No

Million dollar Foreclosure Open House Summit ave St. paul this weekend

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:56:41 -0800

This weekend I will be holding an open house on a million dollar foreclosure! The current tax value is $1,125,000 and it is selling for $862,204. This is your chance to find out what you need to know about buying a foreclosure from one of the best foreclosure and short sale agents in the business.

Open house times will be Saturday 11-4 pm and Sunday 1-4pm.

1575 Summit Avenue , St Paul, MN 55105


Status:	Active	List Price:	$862,204		Original List Price:	$955,350

Total Bed/Bath: 5/ 6 Garage: 6 Year Built: 1909

Map Page: 121 Map Coord: C1

Directions:
Located on the corner of Snelling and Summit Ave.
(Click icon for Virtual Earth Map)


MLS Area:	750 - SP-Mac/Groveland/River Road Area
Style:	(SF) More Than Two Stories
Const Status:	Previously Owned
Foundation Size:	1,766
AbvGrdFinSqFt:	4,697
BelGrdFinSqFt:	1,324
Total Fin SqFt:	6,021
Acres:	0.470
Lot Size:	86 X 238


TAX INFORMATION
Property ID:	032823230134
Tax Year:	2009
Tax Amt:	$15,361
Assess Bal:	$
Tax w/assess:	$15,388
Assess Pend:	Unknown
Homestead:	Yes

Msnbc report tax credit extended for new and existing homeowners

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:22:08 -0700

Go to the link and read about the tax credit extended for new and existing homeowners. Over course this MSNBC reporting this so we will still have to wait to see if it goes through.

View article...

First clue in Minnesota that your home is over priced to sell!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:10:15 -0700

Look at your tax value! If you are trying to sell it for more than that, you are probably not getting any showings or offers. Minnesota is a year behind in assessing your property value. This is not true in all case, but most of them it is. Call me if you really want to find out what your home is worth. Tax value is not a true indicator of your value, but it will give an idea and you price should be under it.

Bank owned auction Cottage Grove open house this weekend of 10/24/09

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:02:03 -0700

I am having an open house on Bank-owned auction property at 6658 90TH ST S, COTTAGE GROVE, MN, 55016 if your interested. The times that I will have it open is 11-4pm

If you interested in seeing the Timber Ridge property, I can do private showings since it is not on the mls yet. Also if you are interested in a list of area foreclosure, just let me know.

4 Bedroom 3 Bath 2900 Sqft in Cottage Grove MN coming on this weekend!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:10:29 -0700

Status	Available
Type	Single Family
List Price	$289,900
Date Listed	10/24/2009
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 1/2
Style	Two Stories
Total Sqr. Ft	3156
Finished Sqr. Ft	3156
Basement	Unfinished
Parking	Triple or more Garage, Attached
School District	Cottage Grove
Year Built	2004

Buyer and Seller beware! What is your agents admin fee??

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:35:07 -0700

I was at a closing the other day and the listing agent was charging his sellers $800 for a admin fee. An admin is a fee that a broker or Real estate firm charges for all the office and filing work on your file.

I can understand why there is a fee with all files having to be stored online for 7 years, but $800 dollars is over the top.

The average fee these days seems to be anywhere from $250-$500. You may want to ask your Realtor before you get to the closing table and finding out that your being charge this amount.

Respectfully yours,

Dale

If you’re looking to buy a home in 2009, what are the steps your Realtor should be taking to get you that dream home?

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:40:25 -0700

If you're looking to buy a home in 2009, what are the steps your Realtor should be taking to get you that dream home?

•1. You will need to be preapproved by a qualified lender (Bank or Mortgage institute). Make sure you have an updated letter that you can give to your Realtor. Your credit can change every 30 days and your loan officer needs to make sure that you still qualify, if you have been searching for a while.

•2. Find a Good Full-time Realtor. No offense to the part-timers out there (I was once one), but this game is for the pros. There are too many opportunities for buyers that can be missed if their part-time brother, mother or friend has to work their other job or has other commitments.

My staff and I work to provide the most professional home buying/selling experience for our clients. We have team of Realtors, Loan officers, title closers, and Real Estate Attorneys that do this every day and are the best at what they do. All of our team is trained to have email/text/web access on their phones so they can answer questions/ solve problems and get deals done from anywhere at any time. If you a getting a guaranteed deal by using a part-timer, then you're blessed. Otherwise find a Realtor that is good at what they do, since it will save you money.

•3. Clearly define what features you want in a home. Then make a list (price, location, size), ranking your criteria from most important to least. Unless you an unlimited budget, you will have to compromise on some of these. Make a copy and give this to your Realtor.

•4. This is the most important step. Have your Realtor search for the SOLD HOMES that you want to buy. Yes, you heard me correct, SOLD HOMES! The Banks are playing a new game and they are pricing homes a lot lower than what they are worth, which is causing a multiple offers and driving the home prices up.

This is causing a lot of frustration with buyers. They end up losing out on several homes. I have looked back on homes that I have lost on and found that my client was out bid by 50-100k and we offered above list price! On other homes we had offered more money, but the bank went with a cash or conventional offer instead of FHA.

I personally track all homes that I make offers on to learn where the market is going. This allows my clients and me to have a reality check to make sure that we are looking at homes that they can actually win at in the multiple offer situations. Today's market is not like any we have seen in the past. There are still a lot of foreclosures, but they sell within 3 days of being on the market. The bad ones will sit on the market for more than 30 days and you can make lower offers on those.

•5. Have your Realtor pull the active listings and email them to you. Don't fall in love with any of them since a lot of Bank-owned properties say Active(for sale), but are really sold pending inspection and the bank will not let the agent change the status to pending(sold and waiting to close). Your agent will find this out before showing you the property. Your Realtor should have an auto-email setup for you as a backup. They should be pulling hot sheets everyday and calling you if they find something. If they are not doing this, fire them.

Have fun shopping and email me if you have questions.

If your Realtor is not following these basic steps, then maybe it is time to call Dale?

Dale Frisch

Twin Cities Minnesota

612-715-6474

Dale@callRealtorDale.com WWW.CallRealtorDale.com

Beautiful home in Blaine on the TPC Golf Course!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:28:20 -0700

11471 Kenyon Court NE , Blaine, MN 55449

List Price:

$424,900

Original List Price:

$449,900

Breath-taking home with views of the World renowned TPC (3 Fairways). New exterior stucco and fabulous interior finishes. Friendly neighborhood with very low traffic. Granite counter tops, tile floors, security cameras and more. Best Subdivision in TPC

Total Bed/Bath: 4/ 4 Garage: 3 Year Built: 1999

Map Page: 65 Map Coord: a1

Directions:
Radisson Rd N past 109th Ave to Tournament Players Pkwy W to Arnold Palmer Dr N to Kenyon Ct R to home
(Click icon for Virtual Earth Map)


MLS Area:	764 - Blaine
Secondary Area:	768 - Fridley
Style:	(SF) Two Stories
Const Status:	Previously Owned
Foundation Size:	1,550
AbvGrdFinSqFt:	2,540
BelGrdFinSqFt:	1,243
Total Fin SqFt:	3,783
Acres:	0.260

Need more home SELLERS in Blaine MN!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:14:10 -0700

If you currently have a home in Blaine MN (The Lakes, The TPC or The Sanctuary) you have a very good chance of selling it depending on what you need to get out of it. I currently have 5 buyers that are looking for that perfect house in this area and they don't see what they like.

Part of the problem is that it looks like there are more homes for sale than there actually is. Bank owned homes and Short sales will not change their status from active (for sale) to pending (under contract) until they close. The agent will leave it active to invite backup offers, but the property is technical sold still show to the home buyer as for sale.

For those out there who see alll the real estate for sale signs in their neighborhood and think that they can't sell their home; I have got news for you. Most of those homes are sold waiting to close. Bank agents are very busy with hundred of listings. The only time that will mark a property sold, is a week or two after the buyers have closed on it.

If you want to know if you can sell your home, send me an email or give me a call and we can see what we can do together to get you out!

Respectfully yours,

Dale Frisch

Dale@callrealtordale.com

612-715-6474

How to find out what your neighbors are like before you move in?

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:49:06 -0700

Take a look at your neighborhood or future neighborhood!

http://www.rottenneighbor.com

Hopefully your not the rotten neighbor. Even if you are there is always time to change:) For those of you who are planning on buying a home in Minnesota, this is great little website to find out more information about your neighborhood.

The other one that I would suggest is www.corr.state.mn.us and search your zip code for sexual offenders.

Understanding the Short sale process as a buyer in Minnesota!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:37:55 -0700

If you are looking to buy a home in the near future, you need to do your homework! Your knowledge will be key in the price that you pay and how long you have to wait to hear a response from the seller!

Currently there are several ways that homes are being represented on the market today!

This blog is only on how a short sale is represented! I recommend that you do research on the 3 main types that are used. These main three are Short Sales, Foreclosed/ Bank owned, and homeowner(what used to be the normal sale).

Short sale is a process where an agent or representative for an agent will find out how much a homeowner owes on their home and then will go to the homeowners bank and try to negotiate less than what is owed and sell it for that.

Since there is a gray area with the bank of the right price, a short sale is never a guaranteed sale. My company has done very well and has a process that works for us. Even with our process, there is still bumps in the road that can cause the sale to fall apart. Go to www.DaleFrisch.comand view the featured homes to see some that we have sold lately.

Short sales homes are better deals than most foreclosures and regular sellers. The reason for this is that the homeowner understands that the bank is not going to foreclose on them and there is a lot less anger when they move out. People that get foreclosed on have a tedious to take all the appliances and damage the home. The short sale will also be a lower price than the rest of the homes that are being sold by homeowners.

If you have the patients and the stomach to handle a short sale, I recommend them. On the other hand if you want a home by a certain time line, stick with the foreclosure and seller owned homes.

If you haven't picked a Realtor yet, do your homework and ask your Realtor a lot of questions with their experience in the current market. I normally tell clients to stay away from short sales since there are a lot of agents that have listings that will never sell. If a client understands the process, they I will incorage them.

Yours truly,

Dale Frisch

Feedback always welcome:)

Open house in The Lakes (Blaine,MN) for the weekend of October 25 and 26

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:01:00 -0700

This weekend I will be holding two open house in Blaine(www.liveatthelakes.com)

On Saturday, October 25,

I will be at 2874 121st Court NE , Blaine, MN 55449 from 2pm-6pm.

Active

List Price:

$729,900

Original List Price:

$1,145,000

Total Bed/Bath: 5/ 5 Garage: 4 Year Built: 2004

MLS Area:	764 - Blaine
Secondary Area:	771 - Spring Lake Park
Style:	(SF) Two Stories
Const Status:	Previously Owned
Foundation Size:	2,020
AbvGrdFinSqFt:	4,040
BelGrdFinSqFt:	1,420
Total Fin SqFt:	5,460
Acres:	0.46

The second open house will be on Sunday,

October 26 from 1pm-6pm at 2930 Aspen Lake Drive NE , Blaine, MN 55449

List Price:

$585,000

Original List Price:

$585,000

Total Bed/Bath: 4/ 3 Garage: 3 Year Built: 2007

MLS Area:	764 - Blaine
Secondary Area:	766 - Moundsvw/New Brightn/St.
Style:	(SF) One Story
Const Status:	Completed New Construction
Foundation Size:	1,860
AbvGrdFinSqFt:	1,860
BelGrdFinSqFt:	1,571
Total Fin SqFt:	3,431
Acres:	0.36

Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 Full bath home in Woodbury, MN! Contract for deed

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 01:32:55 -0700

Status	For sale or contract for deed
Type	Single Family
List Price	$2095 a month
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	3
Total Sqr. Ft	3000
Basement	Finished
Parking	Double Garage, Attached
School District	Woodbury
Year Built	2005

You have found your new home! This is a beautiful Executive Detached Townhome (it is a single family residence, except the association takes care of the snow removal and lawn care). The home is painted and has marble/travertine floors; with over 3,000 sq ft so you will have plenty of room. 4 BED / 3 FULL bathrooms! Walk in closet in Master bedroom, sun-room office, deck off your dining room, basement is pre-wired for your stereo system or movie projector and you will have a WALK OUT BASEMENT to patio!

For Sale or contract for deed! Call Dale Today

Four level condo/townhome near lightrail! Hard to find modern look for this price!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 01:03:35 -0700

4150 Dight Avenue #112, Minneapolis, MN 55406

List Price:

$299,900

Original List Price:

$444,900

Total Bed/Bath: 2/ 2 Garage: 1 Year Built: 2004

Foundation Size:	2,169
AbvGrdFinSqFt:	2,169
BelGrdFinSqFt:
Total Fin SqFt:	2,169

LOFT LIVING ! TRULY UNIQUE UNIT 2000+ SQ FT & 4 FLOORS ! EACH LEVEL OVERLOOKING FLOOR BELOW. PRIVATE SUNRM/ROOFTOP DECK & ATTACHED GARAGE. WALKING DISTANCE TO NEW LIGHT RAIL. CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN,RIVER & NOKOMIS ! ALL UPGRADED !

Beautiful home in Maple Grove Minnesota, for a great price.

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:50:37 -0700

18182 87th Avenue N , Maple Grove, MN 55311-5200


Status:	Active	List Price:	$399,900		Original List Price:	$419,900

Total Bed/Bath: 3/ 3 Garage: 2 Year Built: 2003

MLS Area:	365 - Maple Grove/Osseo
Style:	(SF) Two Stories
Const Status:	Previously Owned
Foundation Size:	1,446
AbvGrdFinSqFt:	2,397
BelGrdFinSqFt:
Total Fin SqFt:	2,397
Acres:	0.26
Lot Size:	S 91X140X70X78

Enjoy today's amenities w/ turn of the century appeal.Hardwood,Big Kitch,Woodwork/built-ins everywhere,Wrap around Porch,Master STEof the 2000's,Tub/Shower,vaults,Main floor Office,Laundry,Corner lot near Lake & Park

If you would like a private showing of this property, give me a call at 612-715-6474

Award winning home in Blaine for half the price!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:13:54 -0700

What a lake home in one of the best places to live in the usa?

5BR/5BA Single Family House

offered at $699,900

Year Built	2004
Sq Footage	5,460
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	5 full, 0 partial
Floors	3
Parking	Unspecified
Lot Size	.460 acres
HOA/Maint	$300 per month

www.liveatthelakes.com

AWARD WINNING FRMR PARADE MODEL-SHORT SALE NEG FOR PRICING !! ENJOY 1/2 acre Lake Front Lot on Sunrise Lake,Patio/Fire Pit on Lake, ROTUNDA GREATROOM WINDOWS in Cottage Style Home Styled with Fir, Maple & Cherry and Accented with Copper, Granite & Stone

Call me today for a private showing Dale 612-715-6474

What is my house worth? What will be it worth? Should I buy today or wait? Will the value of home come back?

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 23:58:53 -0700

With the economy going up and down, people are wondering what will happen with real estate!

Here is answer from the past so you can predict the future:

The James J. Hill house(240 Summit ave, St. Paul) in St. Paul was built in 1895 for a price of $931,000.00.

The 42 rooms include a skylight art gallery, a pipe organ, 22 fireplaces, and 13 bathrooms. The interiors feature cut-glass chandeliers, stained glass windows, a gold leaf ceiling in the dining room, and extensive carved oak and mahogany.

Now the house has a tax value of $3,321,000.00 in today's depreciating market.

The house (mansion) value has survived 2 world wars several recession and the great depression.

If you're doubting current real estate values and what they will be worth, remember the quote from Mark Twain"Buy land. They've stopped making it"

Find a person that has owned Real Estate for 30 years and ask them how much they paid for it. Then look at what that property is worth today. 90% of them will say that is worth more than what they bought it for.

Everyday the populations grows....... Where are all these people going to live in the future?

Real Estate for the long haul will go up in value. If you have the chance to buy today, do it! The bottom of this market is near and house prices will go up!

Do online MLS searches show you everything?

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:13:20 -0700

With my clients I will send them a list of all the homes for their area. Then I will setup an auto email that send them homes as soon as they come on the market.

Time and time again, I have buyers that would like to search the mls themselves. The problem with online searches is that they are a mirror(copy) of the actually MLS. What large Real Estate companies do is download the mls homes for that day or week, then upload it to their web servers so people can search for homes on their website.

The mls searches are not live and some of the homes could already be sold. Also when a big company has the search on their website, they are going to make sure that when you search that the first 3 or 5 homes that come up on the search will be theirs listings. Are they the best deals? That will be up to your agent.

If you want to see homes as soon as they hit the market in the twin cities, send me an email at Dale@resmn.com and I will setup an auto search for you, completley free. You can also go to my website www.free4close.com

Remember, find an agent that you trust and is honest with you!

Why you should stop paying rent!

Dale Frisch Real Estate Broker (Attractive Realty LLC) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:57:56 -0700

Paying rent is only helping your landlord. You can get a mortgage for the same amount as your rent and you own the home!

Home prices are lower than they have ever been in the last 10 years.

If you purchase a home today at it's lowest price, you can sell it in 5-10 years when the market has come back around and make a lot of money or buy a better home.

Also, down payment assistance available until Oct. 1 2008.

Gift funds up to 6% of the final contract sales towards your down payment and/or closing costs
Gift funds for both first time and repeat home buyers (Nehemiah charges a nominal processing fee that may be paid by the seller, home buyer, or lender.)
Gift funds for both new construction and resale homes
No repayment of gift money
No income or asset limits
No geographical restrictions

Some of the homes that I have sold in the last few weeks:

3 bedroom 2 bath built in 1960 sold for 132,000 tax value 211,000 monthly payment $1100

3 bedroom 1 bath built in 1979 sold for 140,000 tax value 213,000 monthly payment $1150

3 bedroom 2 bath built in 1977 sold for 83,500 tax value 179,000 monthly payment $790

4 bedroom 3 bath built in 2004 sold for 127,000 tax value 246,000 monthly payment $900

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