When applying for a mortgage, or refinancing for that matter, make sure you don't forget to check the Good Faith Estimate (GFE) document! This is a document, standardized to be the same for all lenders, containing all of the costs associated with…

How did your day go today? Did you get together with family or friends and have a nice feast? Did you say "Happy Thanksgiving" to a few people? Well, it is the Holiday Season again and I would like to remind everyone that while many of us are here…

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SW Rochester MN Local Real Estate Market Statistics for February 2011: Summary Statistics Feb-11 Feb-10 % Chg 2011 YTD 2010 YTD % Chg Absorption Rate 8. 35 8. 86 -5. 76 7. 98 8. 23 -3. 04 Average…

SE Rochester MN Real Estate Market Statistics for February 2001: Summary Statistics Feb-11 Feb-10 % Chg 2011 YTD 2010 YTD % Chg Absorption Rate 8. 85 6. 34 39. 59 8. 65 5. 98 44. 65 Average List…

NW Rochester MN Real Estate Market Statistics for February 2011 Summary Statistics Feb-11 Feb-10 % Chg 2011 YTD 2010 YTD % Chg Absorption Rate 6. 34 6. 73 -5. 79 6. 15 6. 31 -2. 54 Average List Price..

Here are NE Rochester MN 2011 Monthly Statistics for February : Summary Statistics Feb-11 Feb-10 % Chg 2011 YTD 2010 YTD % Chg Absorption Rate 6. 82 7. 45 -8. 46 6. 96 7. 13 -2. 38 Average List…

12 Tips for Hiring a Remodeling Contractor 1. Get at least three written estimates. 2. Get references and call to check on the work. If possible, go by and visit earlier jobs. 3. Check with the local Chamber of Commerce or Better…

Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain-the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same is true with selling a home (or a second home), but there are…

20 Low-Cost Ways to Spruce Up Your Home Make your home more appealing for potential buyers with these quick and easy tips. 1. Trim bushes so they don't block windows and cut down on light. 2. Buy a new doormat. 3. Put a pot of bright…

Moving Tips for Home Sellers 1. Give your forwarding address to the post office, usually two to four weeks ahead of the move. 2. Notify your credit card companies, magazine subscriptions, and bank of the change of address. 3. Develop a…

What You Net When Closing on a House To find out how much money you'll net from your house, add up your closing costs and subtract them from the sale price of the house. Closing Costs for Sellers: Mortgage Payoff and outstanding…

Things to Know about about Real Estate Purchase Agreements 1. The closing date See if the date the buyer wants to take title is reasonable for you. 2. Date of possession See if the date the buyer wants to move in is reasonable for you. 3…

5 Ways to Speed Up Your Sale Understand these are 5 general ways to speed up your sale If you have worked with a full-time professional Realtor and together you have analyzed your best course of action for your specific situation this…