Find more Minneapolis Foreclosures faster. FREE Foreclosure Finder map-search makes it easy to find and buy foreclosed property in the Twin Cities. We help MN home buyers and investors find MinneapolisMLS and pre-MLS foreclosed homes around the Minneapolis area, including suburbs.
With the Minneapolis Foreclosure search, you’ll get instant access to MLS listed Mpls foreclosures in on click! Also, by registering (optional) you will get
* Unlimited access to 100% of the Twin Cities foreclosed MLS listings
* Add your profile and you'll also get FREE unlimited access to the Search-Saver feature and Favorites.
* With Search-Saver, you can save searches and receive email notification whenever new listings hit the market.
* With Favorites, you can save as many listings as you like for future reference. You can also email your Favorites, all at once, to a buyer agent a co-buyer, or a friend.
Caveat: We are required to mention we are not The Minneapolis MLS. The listings you will see on our website come from the RMLS of Minnesota. Only Realtors and licensed real estate agents have access to the Realtor MLS, but all the listings you will see are MLS listings.
Recently, the Senate added a significant homebuyer tax credit to the housing stimulus plan. Here are the key elements of the plan:
*The tax credit is for the amount of $8,000.
* The tax credit is available to first-time home buyes for purchases of any home closing from 01/01/09 12/31/09.
* Able to claim the credit against the 2009 tax return. This is big to get out to clients in terms of stimulating a purchase in the early part of this year. More info on this to come.
* Buyers must occupy the home for three years as their principle residence
* Purchases of homes by investors are ineligible.
* Sunsets the previous $7,500 Housing Tax credit on the date of enactment.
* The credit is not repayable. (The $7500 credit previously in place was at a zero interest rate but had to be paid back over 5 years).
The details of the bill are not set in stone as of this writing. The President is expected to sign the legislation, part of the Economic Recovery and Restoration Act, within days. 8000 credit
What's a Netbook Computer, Why Buy a Netbook, & Where To Buy Netbooks
Whether you are a business person, student, REALTOR, computer geek, or just need a reliable portable computer, a netbook computer may be the right choice for you. Netbooks are small, affordable computers that perform well for most needs. Netbooks weigh around two pounds and have screen sizes ranging from 7-10" wide. The processors are less powerful than full-sized laptops, but netbooks perform well enough for most uses. Netbooks are ultra-portable, so it's easy to toss one in your bag and go! I enjoy using an Acer Aspire One netbook that I picked up online for about $349.
Cheap Netbook Computers, also known as nettops, are not just “mini-laptops.” In fact, they serve a different market than laptop users and act as a smaller, more portable, more convenient means of carrying around files and information and accessing the Internet. These sub-notebooks are prepped and primed for Internet access, making them more portal than powerhouse tool. While a laptop is basically a complete portable computer, netbooks are the streamlined version for those that don’t need to carry the world all their important files with them–just the essentials.
Rather than lay out more money than you need to for an over-weight laptop which is overpowered for your basic needs, why not consider an AFFORDABLE NETBOOK, from a reputable netbook dealer, at the lowest prices, anywhere. Netbooks are usually cheaper online, you pay no tax, and can get free shipping.
Take Advantage of the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit!
The Homebuyer Tax Credit of $7,500 for qualified purchases between April 9, 2008 and June 30, 2009 is repayable over 15 years (making it, in effect, an interest free loan). NAR has further details...
Please call me if you have questions about this financing or any other questions relating to financing, buying or selling a home in the Twin Cities.
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Several agents have complained that it sucks that in MN Listingbook does not have a search category for duplexes. I have been using it for awhile and I can safely say, aside from that, the search is adequate. My clients, both buyers and sellers, are having a lot of fun with it, and using it regularly. It keeps the agent at the center of the transaction, offers clients the information they need, a place to keep up to date on the market and a way to make sense of it all.
To describe it in a few words is tough because it does so much, but it has been described as being like an MLS on steroids. You should check it out. Invite a client to use it. The free version may be all you need to get started, but for less than 10 bucks a month, you get a customized, full featured website, IDX with map search.
"It is the RMLS of Minnesota's practice and policy to provide our customers with the best available information resources and tools to increase their value to their customers and to help them be more efficient and productive. Listingbook should be a great asset in helping agents communicate more effectively with their clients whether buying or selling property."
- John Mosey, President of RMLS of Minnesota
"Listingbook is a community of real estate professionals and their clients who share a personalized web experience that is rich in features and content. Combining an agents knowledge and expertise with leading edge technology, Listingbook is a window into regional and targeted housing markets.
Buyers have an autonomous and personalized experience whileviewing the properties they want, when they want. Sellers are updated frequently and provided with meaningful competitive data and key feedback on their listing. Thus, empowering all clients under the professional guidance of the agent."
Agents, if you think Listingbook sucks, maybe you haven't tried it, or you are using it for a purpose it wasn't intended for. I will continue to use it, although I wish Listingbook would add a search for duplexes.
If you like cutting edge real estate technology, Chris Deutsch - Minneapolis Real Estate Agent, will create an account at Mpls.Listingbook.com to assist you with all of your home related needs. It will never cost you a dime, but it will save you time and money, if you use it to buy or sell. Listingbook is authorized by the MN Realtor MLS (the RMLS of MN) and offers you the same MLS listings that Minnesota REALTORS see. "It's the best thing I've seen anywhere on the planet" says web guru and leading Minneapolis Real Estate Agent Chris Deutsch. "It's like an MLS on steriods"
You MUST activate your account by clicking the button above to enjoy all the features that Listingbook and your agent have to offer.
Questions about this service? Please contact: Chris Deutsch - Minneapolis Real Estate Agent, Exit Lakes Realty (952) 697-5808
I agree that in accepting this free subscription to the Listingbook system, I am not currently represented by another real estate professional in a Broker / Agency relationship
Attention: Minnesota Buyers and Sellers - Listingbook is a better way to search and save homes, and make sense of neighborhood sales information. It's Minnesota MLS approved!
Relax! If your home is listed with an agent using Listingbook, you are assured of premium service. Isn't that what it's all about? Knowing you are receiving the best there is - the best advice, the best exposure, and the best marketing available. Most of all, you want to be kept informed! That's why your agent will create a Listingbook seller account for you! Call me if you want to learn more.
The CyberCMATM - Price it right
Listing your home at the right price assures you of a quicker sale. The CyberCMATM will help you understand your home's value. Get in-depth info on active and sold comparables and review market graphs.
You and your agent can review the CyberCMATM online or off. The best part is you have complete information - not just a price. You know you are working with a professional!
Maximum exposure, faster sales
Your agent's Marketing Portfolio showcases your home online or off. Custom flyers highlight your home's best features and can be emailed anywhere in the world or printed for distribution.
You know your agent will advertise in newspapers and magazines. However, with MinnesotaListingbook, technology is used for maximum exposure.
Be in the know
Want to know how many competitive properties came on the market yesterday? Want to know how many Listingbook buyers viewed or tagged your home? Want to know if there are any competitive price changes? Your agent can provide you with a Morning Report so you will never have to wonder again.
Your agent makes sure you are in the know.
Another calendar? - It better be useful!
In a single glance, you can review your property's appointments and read comments from buyers (if available). Stay in sync with your agent through sharing important dates related to the sales process. You will never miss an important date again; Listingbook always reminds you. Better yet, you can access your calendar whenever and wherever you are. Sound useful? You bet it is!
Get what you want, when you want it
Seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, Listingbook delivers your information. Whether you are at your home, your office, or on vacation, you can access your Morning Report, property information, and messages.
Contact me and create your Listingbook seller account today! Sit back and relax. You are working with a Minnesota real estate professional!
Get the right REALTOR® Leading you to Home Ownership!
Minnesota Agents who are members of The National Association of REALTORS® are individuals bound together with a strong Code of Ethics, extensive training opportunities and a wealth of community information. NAR members are routinely active in PTAs, local government committees and a variety of neighborhood organizations. Being actively involved in community affairs provides REALTORS® with a better understanding of the area in which they are selling.
Why? Buying and selling Minnesota real estate is a complex matter. At first it might seem that by checking Minnesota picture books or online sites you could quickly find the right home at the right price.
But a basic rule of MN real estate is that all properties are unique. No two properties -- even two identical models on the same street -- are precisely and exactly alike. Homes differ and so do contract terms, financing options, inspection requirements and closing costs. Also, no two transactions are alike.
In this maze of forms, financing, inspections, marketing, pricing and negotiating, it makes sense to work with Minneapolis real estate agents who know the community and much more. Those professionals are the local REALTORS® who serve your area.
How do you choose? In the Minneapolis area, you're likely to find a number of great real estate brokerages. Because there is heated competition, Minneapolis REALTORS® must fight hard to succeed here.
One place to find an experienced Twin Cities REALTOR® is from extensive listing of community professionals and properties. Other sources include Minneapolis open houses, local advertising, Web sites, referrals from other REALTORS®, recommendations from neighbors and suggestions from lenders, attorneys, financial planners and CPAs. The experiences and recommendations of past clients can be invaluable.
In many cases, Minnesota buyers will interview several REALTORS® before selecting one professional with whom to work. These interviews represent a good opportunity to consider such issues as training, experience, representation and professional certifications.
What should you expect? (Working with a Minnesota REALTOR®) Once you select a REALTOR® you will want to establish a proper business relationship. You likely know that some MN REALTORS® represent sellers while others represent buyers. Each Minnesota REALTOR® will explain the options available, describe how he or she typically works with individuals and provide you with complete agency disclosures (the ins and outs of your relationship with the agent) as required in your state.
Once hired for the job (I usually charge buyers nothing for my services), a Minneapolis area REALTOR® will provide you with information detailing current market conditions, financing options and negotiating issues that might apply to a given situation. Remember: Because market conditions can change and the strategies that apply in one negotiation may be inappropriate in another, this information should not be set in stone. During your time in the marketplace, your REALTOR® will keep you updated and alert you to each step in the transaction process.
I invite you to call or email me for help. If I am not the best person for you, I will gladly refer you to a professional who can best serve you. I know quite a few great agents!
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