Foreclosure-Short Sale-Bad Credit-Confused? - 01/31/08 05:40 PM
There are resources to help. If you're having trouble paying your mortgage it is often hard to figure out where to start to search for relief. There are government programs that are helpful. One program is called HOPE NOW. The program provides a non profit credit counselor for you to speak with. You … (0 comments)
Housing Market Could Improve-According to National Association Of Realtors - 01/31/08 09:41 AM
NAR Says Economic Stimulus Legislation Will Help Jumpstart Sluggish Housing Market If you are in Minnesota or want to buy a home or real estate in MN, go to my Minnesota real estate website and set up your own automated search NOW /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association of Realtors(R) congratulated the U.S. … (0 comments)
Minnesota Homes-Minneapolis Homes-St Paul Homes - 01/29/08 05:52 PM
Are you a potential buyer of a Minnesota home but don't know exactly where to start? You've heard the saying location location location, but what does it really mean? It means values are determined by school performance, the feeling of safety within a community, and the ease of accessability as defined … (0 comments)
Kitchen Sinks-Stainless Steel A Couple Of Quick Comments - 01/27/08 11:19 PM
Kitchen remodeling is fraught with decisions that have to be made. Everything from the material used to make the cabinets to what type of kitchen sink to use. Stainless steel sinks are really one of the best choices when it comes to kitchens as they not only look fantastic, they are … (4 comments)
Bathroom Remodel-Things To Consider From A MN Realtor - 01/27/08 10:09 PM
We've all heard it before, spend money on the bathrooms and kitchen if you want to remodel. RE/MAX has in the past produced a wonderful piece that shows the return on your dollar invested. Invariably, these are the areas you will want to focus on. Sometimes you may be tempted to do the … (1 comments)
$625,000 Conforming Mortgage Loan Limit - 01/24/08 09:47 PM
The house stimulis package is proposing raising the loan limit of conforming loans to $625,000. Think about how useful this could be. in areas such as California, housing prices often exceed the current conforming loan limit of $417,000. A loan in excess of this amount is priced as a jumbo. A … (1 comments)
Who Is A Typical Minnesota Homebuyer In Today's Real Estate marketplace? - 01/20/08 01:46 PM
Sellers: Think about the statistics in the report below. Are you marketing your home correctly given the data below? If you're not, then you'd better think twice. The data below is comprehensive and tells you who the buyers are in today's market. Do you see what it doesn't say? It doesn't … (0 comments)
Just Starting A New Home Search? - 01/19/08 09:15 PM
Have you found the home of your dreams? If your response is a resounding NO, then I suggest you take a gander at current real estate listings. There are more than a few to choose from. Regardless of your preferred area, you're sure to find current real estate deals if you … (0 comments)
Don't Make The Mistake Of Forgetting to Change Your Address - 01/19/08 09:06 PM
Common sense tells you that when you move - you have a change of address. Whether you're moving to a mansion across town or going to college in another state, you have a new address. And, if you want to get your mail - you have to fill out the change … (0 comments)
Cost of remodeling-is it really worth it? - 01/15/08 11:08 PM
Many homeowners dream of taking on a renovation project. Some like the idea of hiring professionals to do the dirty work while others are content to complete the tasks on their own. No matter what, the cost of remodeling the home has to be taken into consideration. This can be a … (0 comments)
Buying apartment buildings and occupying them- a novel way to save money - 01/15/08 10:58 PM
When you think of apartments, you probably think of houses broken up into units or buildings that are made of nothing but those types of units. Most think of these as things you rent, but when you want to buy property without worrying so much about exterior upkeep, and you don't … (0 comments)
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