Waconia Guy

Forbes.com gave the 10 best metro areas to go from renting to buying.  As most people know, the first time homeowners tax credit is still available and interest rates are at historically low levels.  However, Forbes states some cities stand out more than others as places to purchase your home now...

Activity is picking up with more new listings and more recent sales in the entire Twin Cities area.  According to the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC for the week ending January 16 there were 571 signed purchase agreements, up 4.0 percent from a year ago.  New listings were 8....

The Federal Housing Administration issued a press release this week outlining some changes that may affect some potential home buyers.  The first change is to increase the mortgage insurance premium (MIP) from 1.75 percent to 2.25 percent.  When you get an FHA loan, you are required to pay this ...

The Waconia real estate market, like all other areas, had a decrease in sales and prices of homes. Below is a look at year 2009 in the Waconia area, as well as surrounding cities. This is based on information from the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC. Year End 2009 Median Sales...

If you are searching for the perfect home, in the perfect neighborhood, in the perfect city, keep reading!  This home was just listed and it has everything a homeowner could want and the breathtaking views of Burandt Lake are seen from nearly every room.  The house is located in Sterling Hills su...

Ridgeview Medical Center is an independent, 109-bed acute care hospital located in Waconia.  It serves a five-county area including Carver, northern Sibley, southern Wright, western Hennepin and eastern McLeod.  Ridgeview has earned many distinctions including being ranked among the top 5% of all...

If you plan to make improvements around your home before placing it on the market, take a look at popular trends first. This may give you ideas, or help your narrow down exactly where to start. According to Pittsburgh Paints, the 2009-2010 color trends are influenced by the earth and sky. Classic...