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Expanded Tax Credit Will Make Moving in a MN Winter Worth the Effort!

Everyone knows that S word associated with a Minnesota Winter: SNOW! The dreaded elements of the season that scare many "sunshine and warmth" lovers out of our great state do present problems when it comes to moving and selling a home. But this year if you wait until spring, you could lose out big time. The expanded and extended tax credit for homebuyers will expire in April 2010 just as the warm winds of spring make a comeback. If you are considering a move in the next 6-12 months, listing your home now could definitely be to your advantage. Here are a few reasons…besides the $6500 tax credit…that might convince you to put your home on the market now:

Buyers who look at homes in the winter months in Minnesota are serious about purchasing a house. There are less “snow” tire-kickers when you have to navigate to showings along icy roads.
Not all first time buyers could find that perfect foreclosure home this summer. Many would prefer to work with a traditional seller who can provide a history of the home on a disclosure.
Buyers like viewing homes where the utilities have not been disconnected, and this is true especially in the winter. As a traditional seller your home isn’t winterized and disconnected like vacant, foreclosed properties. Buyers will definitely feel a warm glow any home with the lights and heat on!
Snow can cover landscaping flaws. If fido has left dead spots in the grass, now one will notice.
Homes look very festive during the holidays! Of course don’t go overboard with the lights…This means NO Griswold decorating! But tasteful holiday décor will make a house feel more like home.

If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet, Homebuyers Success Packet or sign up for Listingbook Twin Cities Home Search. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.

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Posted by Teri Eckholm, REALTOR® Anoka County Acreage & Lakeshore Homes on 11/08/2009 10:45 AM

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7 Comments on Expanded Tax Credit Will Make Moving in a MN Winter Worth the Effort!

NOV

Teri

In addition to the first time buyers I had a call from an existing buyer looking to take advantage of the buyer being able to move up and get a credit.

Teri, we don't get the amounts of ice and snow that you do, nor do we get it as early, but this is still a great list to motivate buyers even for our local.

Terry as a born and raised Minnesota gal I sure understand these reasons! I like what you did with the color etc. And the snowglobe assures me that Minnesotans that say they love 30 below zero are crazy!!!!!!!

Teri I agree with the idea of moving on a home noe, but I disagree with taxpayers subsidizing people making up to $245,000

Hi Teri, you make a great point about the serious winter buyer with these programs. I have been talking about the spring season mostly, but in winter many are out looking and shopping as well.

NOV

Hi Teri,
And this means a busy winter for Teri! Hurray!

No doubt there is less competition during the winter months!

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