for buyers: HOW TO PEEL THE BIG ONION WITHOUT CRYING! Part 2 - 01/17/11 02:04 PM
HOW TO PEEL THE BIG ONION WITHOUT CRYING! Part 1
HOW TO PEEL THE BIG ONION WITHOUT CRYING! Part 2
The banking industry already has alot to answer for. They have re-keyed owner occupied properties before the sheriff's sale, they have made their own rules in selling REO assets, and now it seems they have shot themselves in the foot, again. The Banks have cut corners in the foreclosure process, which is different in each state, and in some cases they have taken property illegally (according to Plaintiffs Attorneys). Now these former homeowners are bringing suit to reclaim their homes. If … (10 comments)

for buyers: Sometimes You Feel Like a B, Sometimes You Don't - 01/02/11 07:35 AM
Sometimes you feel like a B, sometimes you don't....
We have a local newspaper here in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and my office subscribes; so I get a chance most days to peruse the news the old fashioned way. I also listen to the radio, go online, and watch television on a regular basis. Always looking for Real Estate related stories, surveys, and statistics. What I find much of the time is inacurate, generalized, or region specific data being reprinted from wire services.
The #1 media myth is the lack of funds in the mortgage industry, and the difficulty in acquiring financing as reported … (12 comments)

for buyers: YOU'RE AN "R" AND YOU WANNA BE AN "O", BUT YOU MUST BE A "B" FIRST - 01/01/11 05:24 AM
You're an R and you wanna be an O, but you must be a B first...
So, your an R (Renter) and you have been noticing that every month you pay hundreds of dollars to help your landlord pay off his/her mortgage, and you're no longer thrilled with this arrangement. Maybe, you think, it would be nice to be an O (Owner), and have something of value for all the money going out each month!
Well, you need to first change from an R to a B (Buyer), and that brings up the question of the day; are you a Buyer? Many Renters … (34 comments)

for buyers: BUYERS MUST OFTEN USE THEIR 6TH SENSE... - 12/10/10 07:53 AM
BUYERS MUST OFTEN USE THEIR 6TH SENSE...but should never forget about the other 5 senses! Of those 5 senses (sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste) you can really only use one effectively while searching for a home on the computer.
In today's world of internet dependence, websites and, let's be honest, data overload; we often find ourselves having to sift through alot of information for the best, most accurate data available. Statistics, like Comparables, are often "cherry-picked" to validate a pre-determined conclusion. When viewing a home on the internet, keep in mind, the pictures have been "cherry-picked" by the Listing Agent to … (66 comments)

for buyers: HUD and Foreclosed deals you might have missed! - 06/14/10 05:06 AM
HUD and Foreclosed deals you might have missed!
There might be a super deal that you missed on the perfect home for you. I am finding with some pretty substantial regularity that there are features of both HUD and Bank owned homes that are being missed by the listing agent. I am not faulting them for this, they are buried under a huge list of house keeping chores from the sellers of these homes.
In the last 24 hours I just located another prime deal. This home is not yet in the MLS, but because I have started to tour all of the … (1 comments)

for buyers: Open House at 127 Juno Place on June 6 - 06/01/10 04:38 PM
We invite everyone to visit our open house at 127 Juno Place on June 6 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
This beautiful home is in brand new condition the sellers went through everything with a fine tooth comb prior to listing this home. If you are looking for a nice size home in move in condition you have found your wish come true here. Please stop in on Sunday you will be very pleased with what you find.
Property information
Steve Baklaich RE/MAX Realty Source www.stcloudareahomesforsale.com
Cell:320-260-3290 Saint Cloud Minnesota Real Estate
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for buyers: Open House St Cloud MN real estate for sale - 1860 Eastern Star Loop Sauk Rapids MN - Reduced! - 05/19/10 02:20 PM
Open House St Cloud MN real estate for sale - 1860 Eastern Star Loop Sauk Rapids MN - Reduced!
Spacious well appointed home at 1860 Eastern Star Loop is being held open on Sunday May 23 from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. This is a very well loved home in a great location, Sauk Rapids MN.
The home features 5 bedrooms (3 on one level) 2 full baths large living areas a great working kitchen with plenty of storage, a breakfast bar, double wall pantry, desk area, upgraded appliances dishwasher, side by side refrigerator, glass top stove, spacious dining area leading to the huge 20 x 20 deck.
Lots … (1 comments)

for buyers: Approved Short Sale - St Cloud MN area real estate for sale - 1060 N Borgert Ave Saint Cloud - 05/19/10 06:18 AM
Approved Short Sale - St Cloud MN area real estate for sale - 1060 N Borgert Ave Saint Cloud
Approved for short sale! This is a screaming deal on a fantastic Centennial rambler in North St Cloud MN located at 1060 Borgert Avenue. The asking price was just reduced to $130,000 as per the bank and is now available to receive purchase agreements from qualified buyers. This home can close quickly.
Large rambler with privacy fenced backyard all located in a great neighborhood with approval on the short sale. This home sold last time for well over its current asking price of only $130,000. … (0 comments)

for buyers: Be a client and Find your perfect new home working with your real estate agent - St Cloud MN area real estate - 05/12/10 10:20 AM
Be a client and Find YOUR perfect new home working with YOUR real estate agent - St Cloud MN area real estate
The real estate business has changed a lot. There are many companies who make a living by gathering potential clients via the internet for real estate agents and then charging the REALTORS® for the potential client list. If you are serious about finding the perfect home for you, I would like to suggest finding a real estate agent, and interviewing them to make sure they are a good fit for you.
Many factors will come into play while working with a REALTOR®.
Do your … (0 comments)

for buyers: St Cloud MN area Real Estate - Open House - 127 Juno Place Rice MN - 4 bedroom 3 bath 2 story - 04/27/10 06:46 AM
St Cloud MN area Real Estate - Open House - 127 Juno Place Rice MN - 4 bedroom 3 bath 2 story
This grand home is loaded with all the goodies: granite counter tops in the large chef style kitchen with spacious center island stainless steel appliance package, ceramic tile flooring, wonderful master suite with a huge walk in closet and a master bath fit for royalty, a separate office with French doors, fabulous 2 story stone fireplace, finished main floor laundry with front load washer and dryer, impressive staircase leading to the upstairs with 3 same floor bedrooms, triple garage with easy access to the kitchen, and … (0 comments)

for buyers: St Cloud MN area real estate - Open House - 1860 Eastern Star Loop Sauk Rapids MN - 04/27/10 05:44 AM
St Cloud MN Area Real Estate - Open House - 1860 Eastern Star Loop Sauk Rapids MN - 5 bedrooms
Are you looking for a great deal on a spacious 5 bedroom home in the St Cloud MN area?  I have the perfect home for you. I will be holding an open house at 1860 Eastern Star Loop in Sauk Rapids MN on May 1, 2010 from 11:00 to 1:00 pm.
From the great curb appeal to the oversized family room this home will suit your needs. Features include 2 full baths with ceramic tile, open main level perfect for entertaining, … (0 comments)

for buyers: Minnesota Homebuyers -NOW IS THE TIME TO ACT only 48 days left - 03/13/10 02:39 PM
48 days and counting till the end of the homebuyer tax credit. All you have to do is find the home that you want, and have it under contract no later than April 30 and closed by June 30, 2010, and the government will pay you 10% of the purchase price up to $8,000 dollars for 1st time homebuyers. Previous owners are eligible for a credit up to $6,500 if you have owner a principle residence for 5 consecutive years over the last eight years.Now is the time to find your perfect home as there are numerous financing programs, low interest rates and motivated sellers … (0 comments)

for buyers: Agents compete together - Drive traffic to your open house! - 06/25/08 07:31 AM
A new way to conduct open houses
 
The goal in holding an open house is to attract potential buyers to your listing and get interested buyers to the home. We have tried a new method for attracting more buyers in one shot, really this works!
Hold a group open! As a listing agent it only makes sense to attract the most buyers you possibly can to your open house. Here is what I have done. Look thru the local listings and find every listing that is in close proximity to yours, by working with the other listing agents in the … (3 comments)