mn real estate: Without Nehemiah/Genesis, What will Cause the First Domino to Fall? - 07/28/08 07:59 AM
Most people understand the concept of the domino effect on the real estate market. The starter homes must sell first so the owners of the starter home can move up to the next price level, which allows another home to sell and another; much like a child's game of dominos.Fortunately the … (32 comments)
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mn real estate: Minnesota was 44th in US House Price Appreciation in 2007 with ups and downs. - 06/18/08 04:46 PM
Minnesota real estate sales were ranked 44th out of all 50 US states in home price appreciation in 2007. There were no Minnesota cities in the top 20 appreciating cities and none in the 20 cities that lost the most value.
However, there were a number of cities with strong real … (2 comments)
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mn real estate: Landlord Class| Minnesota Rental Property Class - 06/16/08 09:55 PM
Compliments of MGIC-one of the biggest private mortgage insurance companies and loan underwriters. They have put together a FREE online landlord education class. You will need to learn this information-either through mistakes or vicariously by education. Why not learn how to do it right in the first place? The … (0 comments)
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mn real estate: MN Foreclosures...What can we do to help MN Foreclosures - 05/16/08 12:26 AM
MN foreclosures…and your capacity to help MN foreclosures
Now more than ever, we awake each and every morning to witness another MN foreclosure stick out on our neighborhood streets. As I drive thru North Minneapolis, St. Paul’s Dayton’s Bluff area, or thru a small town like Belle Plaine, I can’t … (0 comments)
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mn real estate: Rogers, MN Market Update - 04/30/08 02:51 PM
Here is what is happening in the Rogers, MN (55374) Real Estate Market in the last month:
Currently there are 150 total homes listed for sale. Overall there are 12 sales pending with 9 sales in the last month. Those are very surprising numbers because if you look at some of the … (3 comments)
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mn real estate: Monticello, MN Market Update - 04/25/08 12:33 PM
Here is what has been happening in Monticello, MN Real Estate market.
Currently there are 180 active listings with 43 of those townhouses and 98 of the total are listed under $200,000. Right now there are 29 pending sales, with 6 of those being townhomes and 24 of the 29 sales pending are on … (3 comments)
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mn real estate: Politically Correct Home Staging - 04/18/08 11:08 AM
What do the 2008 Presidential election, the Iraq War, and religion have in common?
All these issues provoke a strong reaction in people and should be avoided when staging your home. The purpose of home staging is to transform your house into a product that is pleasing to a wide … (39 comments)
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mn real estate: Otsego, MN Market Update - 04/16/08 12:36 PM
Here is what is happening in the Otsego, MN real estate market:
Currently there are 236 active single family listings with 34 sales pending and 25 closed sales in the last 30 days. The under $200,000 price range is where much of the activity comes from with 25 of the pending sales and 17 … (1 comments)
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mn real estate: Ramsey, MN Market Update - 04/15/08 08:36 PM
Here is what is happening in the city of Ramsey, MN real estate market:
Currently there are 302 single family homes on the market with 123 of those being under $200K and 96 of those being townhouses. Right now there are 46 pending sales with 30 of those being on homes under … (3 comments)
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mn real estate: Cambridge, MN Market Update - 04/14/08 07:56 AM
Here is what is happening in the Real Estate Market in Cambridge, MN:
There are currently 208 active listings and 145 of those are under $200,000. Right now there are 18 pending sales and in the last 30 days there have been 20 closed transactions. Of those sales 17 have been under … (0 comments)
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mn real estate: Big Lake, MN Market Update - 04/13/08 05:01 PM
Here is what is happening in the market in Big Lake, MN:
Currently there are 235 single family homes for sale with 31 sales pending and 28 closed sales in the last month. Again the $200,000 and under price range is where the bulk of the activity is with 23 of the … (0 comments)
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mn real estate: Zimmerman, MN Market Update - 04/13/08 04:49 PM
Here are some quick states on what is happening on homes listed in Zimmerman, MN.
Currently there are 182 active listings. Of those listings there are 80 listings that are under $200,000. The scary news for sellers of a higher priced home is that right now there are 19 sales pending and … (0 comments)
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mn real estate: FHA, Foreclosures, and the White House - 04/11/08 10:02 AM
FHA, MN Foreclosures, and the White HouseAs I catch up on Friday's news headlines, I notice the United States Senate passes a foreclosure bill that will encourage Minnesota Home Buyers to buy a foreclosed home in Minneapolis/St. Paul real estate inventory. Under the new plan, Minnesota Home Buyers would be eligible … (0 comments)
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mn real estate: 4930 132nd Way N, Hugo - A Minnesota Staged Home - 04/10/08 07:36 PM
4930 132nd Way North, Hugo, MN 55038
MLS # 3524396 $184,900
This twin home is located in a quiet development twenty minutes north of the Twin Cities. With a large yard, spacious layout and a stylish appeal, this house is perfect for newlyweds who are looking for more than a starter … (6 comments)
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mn real estate: 3231 227th Lane NE, Bethel - A Minnesota Staged Home - 04/01/08 09:31 PM
3231 227th Lane NE, Bethel, MN 55005
MLS #: 3519936 $ 374,900
FEATURES:
4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Gas fireplace in upper level family room
Finished lower level with walk-out
2 level, 6 car garage with basement access to lower level
Large storage room
Deck that looks … (6 comments)
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mn real estate: 4413 James Avenue North, Minneapolis - A Minnesota Staged Home - 03/25/08 07:48 PM
4413 James Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55412
This two-story home is located near a beautiful park in a friendly neighborhood in Minneapolis.
FEATURES:
Three bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Three season porch
Nice, fenced-in yard
Large family room with walk-out to deck
For more details and additional photos: CLICK … (1 comments)
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mn real estate: 22754 Taylor Street NE, East Bethel - A Minnesota Staged Home - 03/25/08 06:19 PM
22754 Taylor Street NE, East Bethel, MN 55005
MLS # 3497985 $269,900
Located in a beautifully wooded area, this East Bethel home is on a large lot, perfect for a growing family!
FEATURES:
4 bedrooms + office, 2 bathrooms
Gas fireplace in lower level family room … (3 comments)
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mn real estate: SOLD - 7668 Newbury Road, Woodbury - 03/17/08 12:22 PM
7668 Newbury Road, Woodbury, MN MLS #: 3512499 $ 189,900
This one-level town house is located in the wonderful city of Woodbury.
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Spacious one-level layout with attached sun room!
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Beautiful kitchen with new flooring, updated light fixtures, and center island!
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mn real estate: Sold in Three Days, STAGING WORKS! - 03/16/08 01:14 PM
Last week KFM Staging & Design staged a house in White Bear Lake, MN. It was listed on Wednesday and an offer was accepted on Friday! CLICK HERE to see the original post.
This is one more example showing how staging is an effective tool when marketing your house for the real … (11 comments)
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mn real estate: 1678 Chadum Lane, Shakopee, MN - Minnesota Staged Home - 03/12/08 10:40 PM
1678 Chadum Lane, Shakopee, MN MLS #: 3510687, $199,900
This great town house features:
Three bedrooms with a spacious master suite
Four stylish bathrooms
Loft area overlooking the living room
Nice kitchen with counter top seating and lots of cabinets
Finished lower level, perfect for a … (0 comments)
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mn real estate: SOLD - 3399 Emerald Drive, White Bear Lake, MN - Minnesota Staged Home - 03/12/08 07:51 PM
3399 Emerald Drive, White Bear Lake, MN $212,500
OPEN HOUSE: MARCH 16, 2008 1:00 - 4:00
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FABULOUS FORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH A BEAUTIFUL BAY WINDOW
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OPEN, GALLEY STYLE UPDATED KITCHEN WITH ATTACHED DINING AREA
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CUSTOM CABINETRY, NEW LIGHTING, SINK FIXTURES, AND APPLIANCES
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mn real estate: All Aboard Our "Foreclosure Home Tour", March 16th and April 5th - 03/07/08 08:06 PM
Foreclosure Home Tour, March 16th and April 5th - Reserve Your Seat Today!
EXIT Three Rivers Realty, a Twin Cities real estate company, is organizing a "Foreclosure Home Tour" to help pre-approved house-hunters become educated about buying foreclosures while seeing properties first hand. The first in a series, the "Foreclosure Home Tour" will … (7 comments)
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mn real estate: Bank Foreclosures, Real Estate Foreclosures, Minnesota Foreclosure Home Tour March 16th, Calling ALL Homebuyers Hop on Board - 03/07/08 10:03 AM
Minnesota Foreclosure Home Tours
March 16th & April 5th
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mn real estate: What the Heck is That - REVEALED! - 03/03/08 09:24 PM
Kathy (and a few others) have got it right! It is an old fashion fire extinguisher.
Take a closer look at the label:
Take a look at the illustrations:
The instructions are to break the bottle next to the fire or to sprinkle it over the … (14 comments)
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mn real estate: What the Heck is That?! - 03/02/08 08:38 PM
On a recent appointment, I came across a peculiar item hanging on the wall. I have never seen anything like this before, so naturally I asked the homeowner about it. I was quite surprised when she told me what it was.
Can you guess what this item hanging on the wall … (39 comments)
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mn real estate: Savage, MN January sales data - 02/28/08 06:58 PM
Here are the figures for Savage, MN. January home sales;
If you have any questions please free to contact us.
Kenden Post/The Ketterling Group
RHS Realty-Apple Valley, MN.
http://www.kendenpost.com/
Kenden@KendenPost.com
952-997-1960
Information courtesy of Southern Twin Cities Association of Realtors.
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mn real estate: Rosemount, MN January home sales data - 02/28/08 06:53 PM
Here are the figures for Rosemount, MN January home sales;
If you have any questions please free to contact us.
Kenden Post/The Ketterling Group
RHS Realty-Apple Valley, MN.
http://www.kendenpost.com/
Kenden@KendenPost.com
952-997-1960
Information courtesy of Southern Twin Cities Association of Realtors.
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mn real estate: Burnsville, MN January sales data - 02/28/08 06:19 PM
Here is the information for Burnsville, MN. January home sales;
If you have any questions please free to contact us.
Kenden Post/The Ketterling Group
RHS Realty-Apple Valley, MN.
http://www.kendenpost.com/
Kenden@KendenPost.com
952-997-1960
Information courtesy of Southern Twin Cities Association of Realtors.
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mn real estate: Apple Valley, MN January sales data - 02/28/08 06:12 PM
Here are the results for Apple Valley, MN. January home sales;
If you have any questions please free to contact us.
Kenden Post/The Ketterling Group
RHS Realty-Apple Valley, MN.
http://www.kendenpost.com/
Kenden@KendenPost.com
952-997-1960
Information courtesy of Southern Twin Cities Association of Realtors.
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mn real estate: MN / WI Real Estate Agents, Is Your Listing Soon to Expire or Cancel? - 02/26/08 10:25 PM
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mn real estate: 13424 Settlers Ridge Drive, Burnsville - A Minnesota Staged Home - 02/23/08 07:43 PM
MLS #: 13424 Settlers Ridge Drive, Burnsville, MN
13424 Settlers Ridge Drive, Burnsville, MN $224,900
This end-unit town home is a stylish house with great appeal! This home features:
Two nice sized bedrooms
Four Bathrooms (two full, two half)
Loft area perfect for a home office … (0 comments)
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mn real estate: 2150 Pinehurst Avenue, St. Paul - A Minnesota Staged Home - 02/23/08 10:56 AM
MLS #: 3499481
2150 Pinehurst Avenue St. Paul, MN $424,900
Located in the desirable Highland Village area, this two- story house is an absolutely amazing home, full of old world charm and modern day luxuries!
FEATURES:
Three generous size bedrooms … (4 comments)
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mn real estate: You Know it's Cold Outside When... - 02/20/08 10:15 AM
This morning I woke up to an air temperature of -12 degrees below Fahrenheit with a wind chill of -40 degrees below zero!
For blog readers who are not accustomed to such temperatures, I will give you an illustration: Go to your freezer, open the door, and stick in your hand. … (22 comments)
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mn real estate: 3480 Rodeo Drive, Blaine, MN - a Minnesota Staged Home - 02/18/08 05:11 PM
FOR SALE BY OWNER
3480 Rodeo Drive, Blaine, MN 55449 $485,000
Located the the prestigious North Oaks West, this fabulous Minnesota two story is a lovely home set on an idea wooded lot.
A spacious master suite will accommodate any sized bedroom set. The dining room has … (3 comments)
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mn real estate: 18692 97th Place N, Maple Grove - A Minnesota Staged home - 02/18/08 04:38 PM
MLS #: 3496793
18693 97th Place North, Maple Grove, MN $209,900
Located just west of the Twin Cities, this beautiful town house has a spacious layout that is priced to sell!
A wonderful open kitchen with counter top seating and a large dining area...
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mn real estate: Home Staging Tip: De-Personalize - 02/17/08 10:27 PM
You may have heard stagers say, "We need to depersonalize this space." But do you really know what that means?
Depersonalizing a house is different from removing clutter, because it concentrates on removing specific items from the home. Depersonalizing a space involves removing highly personal items such as:
Family photos … (6 comments)
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mn real estate: Interest Rate Reminder-Refinance or Consolidate Debt With A Low Rate Mortgage - 02/10/08 11:08 AM
Take Advantage of Low 30-Year Fixed Rates-Rates are still low due to economic uncertainty. How long will this last is anyone's guess.
Are you looking to buy a home? You are actually at a great advantage now, despite all the horror stories on the news every night. The astounding number of foreclosures … (0 comments)
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mn real estate: Home Staging Tip: Declutter - Part I - 01/31/08 05:28 PM
We all have heard the famous staging saying,
"The way we live in our house and the way we sell our house are two different things."
Here is a prime example of how true those words are...
Before
After
After KFM Staging & Design performed a home staging … (9 comments)
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mn real estate: 10862 Able Street NE - MN Staged Home - 01/23/08 06:05 PM
MLS #: 3485927
10861 Able Street NE, Blaine, Minnesota - $274,900
This beautiful Minnesota staged home has much to offer:
A spacious kitchen...
A beautiful master suite...
An open floor … (8 comments)
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mn real estate: 8989 Thomas Drive, Woodbury, MN - A MN Staged Home - 01/20/08 08:40 PM
MLS #34434928989 Thomas Drive, Woodbury, MN - $249,900
Within walking distance from restaurants and local shops, this home sits on a quiet cul-de-sac in a private Woodbury neighborhood.This staged home features:
Large master suite with dual closets an dressing area
Vaulted ceilings throughout main living areas … (5 comments)
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mn real estate: Home Staging Tip: Increase Your Bathroom - 01/14/08 06:19 PM
Home Staging Tip: Increase Your Room Size - Bathroom Edition
Decorative shelves in the bathroom provide an excellent area to store your toiletries; however, when you are marketing your house for sale, those shelves should be removed.
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mn real estate: Home Staging Tip: Increase Your Room Size - 01/11/08 05:41 PM
HOME STAGING TIP: Increase Your Room Size
There is an easy way to increase the visual size of your room without spending thousands of dollars to add on to your house. Large entertainment centers that spread across the length of a wall reduces the visual space in the room.
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mn real estate: 8465 Jergen Avenue South - MN Staged Home - SOLD - 01/09/08 06:20 PM
MLS # 34815668465 Jergen Avenue South, Cottage Grove, Minnesota - $274,900
Located in beautiful Cottage Grove, this Minnesota Staged Home has a open floor plan perfect for entertaining!
Warm colors saturate the rooms with a relaxing atmosphere while natural light pours in through the abundant windows!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Four … (1 comments)
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mn real estate: Minnesota Home Staging Hazard - 01/09/08 04:06 PM
As owner of a Minnesota staging company, there are a few additional obstacles that we need to face during the winter time that stagers from other areas of the country do not experience:
Icy roads
Chilly fingers
Parking restrictions
There is, however, one avoidable hazard that homeowners can easily remedy … (11 comments)
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mn real estate: Minnesota Real Estate Training + Weekly Web Workshop + JOIN US Every Thursday - 01/07/08 01:02 AM
Weekly Web Workshop
Join Us Every Thursday
(Open to ALL MN & WI Real Estate Agents - RSVP)
As we kick off the new year and get our heads back in the game, I have made the commitment to providing a variety of weekly training in our office. I must thank Frank … (3 comments)
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mn real estate: An Active Rain Education - 01/06/08 07:22 PM
The first rule of being a good leader is to be a good student. If someone isn't willing to be "teachable," their growth is stunted.
As stagers and other real estate professionals, there are always new things that we can learn from other people's work. Since joining Active Rain I have benefited … (5 comments)
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mn real estate: Twas the Week Before Christmas and all through the County—I’m Showing Houses! - 12/18/07 12:56 PM
Here it is a week prior to the Christmas Holidays and I am frantically getting ready as I always do this time of year. But in the midst of shopping for presents, sending packages, wrapping gifts and baking cookies, I have to set up and show homes to clients.
A normal … (24 comments)
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mn real estate: 1881 113th Avenue NW,Coon Rapids,MN 55433, Townhome for Sale,MN Real Estate,First Time Home Buyer - 11/07/07 12:51 AM
Enchanting New Listing!!
This picturesque bi-level townhouse is spotless with many updates. Enjoy the peacefulness of your very own wooded yard, privacy from your deck and lower patio. Be comforted by the open living/ dining room layout with large patio doors and large picture window sprinkling the room with rays of light throughout the … (5 comments)
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mn real estate: Welcome to my new blog - 10/17/07 09:11 PM
Welcome to my new blog! I have discovered recently that I really enjoy writing and I am looking forward to this new adventure. Here you will find posts on anything from Rochester real estate, the latest happenings in town, real estate news and specific Rochester market info to much, much more. … (8 comments)
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