mn realtor for first time buyer: RETHINK the Bridal Registry! RE-Direct Funds to a First Home Instead!
- 04/07/13 10:53 AM
When I was married we didn't have a fun barcode readers to capture and share our favorite towels, toasters and china patterns but they seem to make life simple for today's bride and groom. But wouldn't it be awesome to point that thing beyond the department store wares and head out to the nearest neighborhood of cozy bungalows and tag something that a the happy couple also needs, their first home? Imagine engaged couples browsing the internet listings on realtor.com or dropping by an open house and using a scanner to click the QR-type code on their favorite new home so … (7 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: Is Buying a Home a Good Financial Investment?
- 09/08/12 04:04 AM
“Is buying a home really a good investment?" That question is asked quite often these days especially as the real estate market continues to show signs of recovery. As the market heats up and there are more homes with multiple offers due to low interest rates, some first time homebuyers continue to wonder whether buying a home is a good financial investment.
For decades, buying a home was considered one of the safest investments a person could make. It was "The American Dream". But then came came the crash or burst bubble and people became more cautious about real … (5 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: Out of the Box Bridal Registry Thinking! Newlyweds Want Dream Home!
- 04/18/12 06:24 AM
Why can't a bride and groom take that little bar code scanner from Target or Macy's and scan a photo of a new home instead? I know couples need the department store stuff like blenders, coffee makers and blankets but they often want and need a first home too! What if brides and grooms could browse the internet listings on any real estate website or drop by a neighborhood open house and use a special "dream home scanner" to click on a favorite home. Then they could receive the keys to their dream home just in time to be carried over … (16 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: First Time Home Buyer Statistical Snapshot of East Bethel MN Home Sales
- 02/13/12 06:24 AM
The acreage lots and low prices make East Bethel a great option for the first time homebuyer who wants additional elbow room. There is a good mix of older and newer homes many with pole barns or extra large garages for snowmobile, camper and boat storage. With an abundance of lakes and trails nearby, this community is a very affordable sportsman’s’ paradise. It would be a great option for anyone who wants to buy their first home in Anoka County. The average sales numbers in East Bethel are quite positive at the end of 2011. It shows that … (0 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: First Time Homebuyer Question—Is a Buying a Home a Good Investment in 2012?
- 01/29/12 03:33 AM
"Is buying a home really a good investment?" Great question, eh? Especially in this slowly stabilizing economy. For decades buying a home was for decades regarded one of the safest investments a person could make; the epitome of the American Dream. But now first time buyers are confused as home values and average sales prices plummeted. Is the real estate market current downturn a opportunity to grab one's piece of the American Dream? Does owning a home make sense as a financial investment? MOST AMERICANS say YES! In a January 2012 survey of voters by the National Association of Home Builders, … (8 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: Parents Insisted, “They Don’t Need an Agent!"—How First Time Homebuyers Find their Way Home!
- 10/26/10 04:34 AM
My cell phone rang as I pulled into the parking lot of my RE/MAX real estate office in White Bear Lake one afternoon. The caller said he and his fiancée had just driven by a listing of mine and could I show them the inside. My first question is always, “Are you working with a real estate agent?” “No”, he answered. The meeting was set for the next evening. The young man and his fiancée arrived with an entourage of parents and assorted other friends and relatives. Being first time buyers, they wanted assistance and approval on their very first home … (12 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: First Time Homebuyer’s Real Estate Word for Today is Fiduciary
- 10/25/10 04:00 AM
A couple of weeks ago, a friend mentioned a new company had opened in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He later realized it was just Fair Isaac now going by the new name, FICO. I was taken aback by the confusion because most people living in the Twin Cities north metro are aware the business analytics company, Fair Isaac Corporation, has been located in Shoreview for decades. What surprised me is that few outside the real estate and mortgage industry may have made the connection that FICO is an acronym for the Fair Isaac Corporation. Once again, I was a bit … (1 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: First Time Homebuyer’s Real Estate Word for Today is Equity
- 10/01/10 04:29 AM
Last week a friend mentioned a new company had opened in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area but later realized it was just Fair Isaac had changed its name to FICO. Most people living in the Twin Cities north metro are aware the business analytics company, Fair Isaac Corporation, has been located in Shoreview for decades. But I hadn't realized that few outside the real estate and mortgage industry have made the leap that FICO is an acronym for the Fair Isaac Corporation. Once again, I was a bit surprised that such a simple term I use everyday as a REALTOR® would … (4 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: First Time Homebuyer’s Real Estate Word for Today is Escrow
- 09/17/10 11:14 AM
In a recent episode of the Emmy award winning television show, Cash Cab, several people with stumped by the acronym, FSBO. This is a often term often used in the real estate world to describe a person selling their home by owner (For Sale By Owner). As a REALTOR® I was a bit surprised that such a simple term I use everyday would be unknown to so many. But then it got me thinking of all the times a glazed look came over a buyer’s eyes when I talked about escrow or earnest money. These can easily be confused with other … (7 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: First Time Homebuyer’s Real Estate Glossary--Topic for Today is Earnest Money
- 09/13/10 03:17 AM
In a recent episode of the Emmy award winning television show, Cash Cab, several people with stumped by the acronym, FSBO. This is a often term often used in the real estate world to describe a person selling their home by owner (For Sale By Owner). As a REALTOR® I was a bit surprised that such a simple term I use everyday would be unknown to so many. But then it got me thinking of all the times a glazed look came over a buyer’s eyes when I talked about escrow or earnest money. These can easily be confused with other … (28 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: Deals for First Time Homebuyers in the Twin Cities North and East Metro!
- 09/11/10 06:34 AM
Out of the hundreds of homes on the market in the Twin Cities only a handful are amazing deals. As a first time buyer, it may be hard to tell the gems from the junk. As a REALTOR® who works in the north and east metro, I can quickly tell which properties are the potential deals. As I work throughout Andover, Blaine, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Maplewood, Hugo, White Bear and all communities in the Forest Lake school district, I wanted to start a weekly list of some of the best deals I have spotted on the MLS for a first … (9 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: First Time Homebuyer Class—What You Really Need to Know to Buy YOUR First Twin Cities House
- 09/10/10 03:48 AM
People doing something, anything, for the first time will often never start because they are afraid of taking that first step. Learning to ride a bike. Learning to swim. Learning to Drive. Learning a foreign language. Even setting up an extensive vacation can be a challenge. I had a REALTOR® friend ask me a few months ago how to start a real estate blog. I gave her the basic steps for a quick and easy set up but she wanted to go to a class and the library for books. At last check, she doesn’t have a blog…she was still … (7 comments)
mn realtor for first time buyer: Time to Rethink the Bridal Registry! Couples Today Want a First HOME!
- 05/17/10 05:23 AM
Wouldn’t it be great to take one of those little barcode readers beyond the department store towels, toasters and flat screens and head out to the nearest neighborhood of cozy bungalows and tag something that a new bride and groom really need, their first home? Imagine browsing the internet listings on realtor.com or dropping by a Sunday Open House and using that scanner to click on your favorite new home so you could receive the front door key just in time to be carried over the threshold. Only in a perfect world, right? I know it is a crazy … (14 comments)
Theresa "Teri" Eckholm/Boardman Realty assists Minnesotans to find their way home with helpful tips and quality service. Dedication to customer service has made Teri the REALTOR® of choice for families in Blaine, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and Wyoming areas. Licensed in MN.
When I was married we didn't have a fun barcode readers to capture and share our favorite towels, toasters and china patterns but they seem to make life simple for today's bride and groom. But wouldn't it be awesome to point that thing beyond the department store wares and head out to the nearest neighborhood of cozy bungalows and tag something that a the happy couple also needs, their first home? Imagine engaged couples browsing the internet listings on realtor.com or dropping by an open house and using a scanner to click the QR-type code on their favorite new home so … (7 comments)
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