real estate: Study These Trends to Sell your Grand Avenue, St. Paul House - 06/30/11 03:08 AM
Want to sell your Grand Avenue, St. Paul house? You would be well-advised to study recent buyer trends when it comes to home priorities. Ron Phipps, president of the National Association of Realtors, lists several noted trends that show what buyers are looking for. Some may surprise you! Among them:
Homes in Good Condition This may seem like a no-brainer; everyone wants a home in good condition, right? The point, however, is that fewer and fewer buyers are interested in DIY fixer-uppers. They want homes that are ready to move into, with all necessary repairs completed, and completed well. As Phipps … (0 comments)

real estate: Time to Buy Foreclosures Low in Minneapolis? - 06/03/11 04:19 AM
For those looking at foreclosures in Minneapolis, MN, the waters may seem a little murky. Understandably, the fact that home prices have dropped into double-dip territory has some questioning whether real estate is even a good investment.
Linda Stern is a personal finance journalist. She believes that there is nothing so unique about the current state of the real estate market that would change the maxim of “Buy low, sell high”. According to Linda in this article:
…if you’re thinking of flipping a condo for a quick profit, fuhgetaboudit. If you’re planning to relocate within five years, buying could be riskier … (0 comments)

real estate: Twin Cities MN Real Estate Update – June 3rd, 2011 – Lakeshore Properties - 06/03/11 04:05 AM
Twin Cities MN Real Estate Update – updated June 3rd, 2011 – Lakeshore properties for sale in the Twin Cities MN area, updated by real estate agent Doug Goerss of The Barb Goerss Home Selling Team.
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real estate: Nine Reasons to Buy a Shoreview Townhouse Now - 05/30/11 03:20 AM
If you're looking for a townhouse in Shoreview, MN, the time has never been better to buy!  This article lists nine reasons to consider buying a home in the next few months, among them:
Lowest Prices and Interest Rates in YearsIt's unclear when the housing market will begin to recover, but analysts predict that prices will begin to slowly increase over the next few months.  We may be looking at the bottom of the market, when buying would be an especially good investment.  And with interest rates at a 30-year low and expected to increase, it's a great time to get a … (1 comments)

real estate: Landscaping Helps Sell your Cottage Grove, MN House! - 05/27/11 03:31 AM
You want to sell your house in Cottage Grove, MN as quickly as possible. You’ve cleaned out your belongings to make it more attractive to potential buyers, you’ve painted the walls and done the repair work necessary. You’ve maybe even baked cookies before a showing to make the whole place smell amazing. But one key area is often overlooked by sellers focused on the interior of their home: landscaping.
Done well, landscaping brings a 100-200% return in its value. If you have the money and time to hire a professional, do so (you can find licensed landscaping professionals near Cottage Grove … (0 comments)

real estate: Buying Acreage in Mahtomedi, MN if You're Out of State - 05/25/11 05:01 AM
Buying acreage or a home in Mahtomedi, MN can feel like a daunting process if you don't live nearby. You don't have the advantages of seeing properties for sale as you drive to and from work, it takes special trips to view property, and maybe you don't know the area well.
Not to worry! By following these helpful tips, you can make a good decision regarding property in another city or state.
The more narrow you can be in your focus, the easier the process will be for you. Before looking at all homes and acreage in Mahtomedi, decide exactly what … (0 comments)

real estate: The Challenges of Buying a Foreclosure in Blaine, MN - 05/24/11 11:25 AM
Almost everyone who’s currently looking at homes for sale in Blaine, Minnesota has considered a foreclosure as a possibility. They’re numerous, the prices are tantalizing, and they indeed present buyers with a unique opportunity for home ownership.
But foreclosures also come with unique challenges that need to be carefully considered. In this article, the author points out the extra time (often quite a bit of extra time) involved in acquiring a foreclosure: After the bank accepted their offer, the Herberts were told the bank didn’t actually own the property and therefore couldn’t sell the house.
“We had sold our stock and … (0 comments)

real estate: Good Photography Will Help Sell your Maplewood, MN House - 05/23/11 03:00 AM
Selling your Maplewood, Minnesota home? Start with a good price on your good home. Finish with good photography.
The timeless advice is “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” The problem is, we all do exactly that. And nowhere is that more true than with MLS listings of homes for sale. So many home listings are passed over simply because the house is not presented in a visually appealing way. And with the current real estate climate presenting buyers with hundreds of homes to peruse, it has never been more important to make your home stand out. A huge key? Good … (3 comments)

real estate: Sell your Roseville, Minnesota House Fast by Decluttering! - 05/20/11 11:09 AM
If you’re trying to sell your Roseville, MN home fast, there are steps you can take to make your efforts more successful! Maybe you’re relocating, have found the new house of your dreams, or just need more space quickly. Whatever your reason for needing an extra burst of speed in selling your house, one thing is certain: decluttering your home will hugely boost its appeal to buyers.
In this helpful post, “How to Sell Your House Fast by Decluttering”, the author gives six easy steps to breaking down the process of decluttering. It doesn’t need to be a huge, overwhelming task … (0 comments)

real estate: Five Strategies for Finding Condos in Hugo, MN - 05/19/11 07:06 AM
Looking at condos in Hugo, MN? You’ll need some good strategies to sort through what you are really looking for, what you can afford, and where you should start your hunt.
There are some good tips for everyone in this article, Five Strategies For Navigating The Summer Real Estate Market, which likens the current real estate climate to a summer clearance sale! Indeed, prices are low, and the time is perfect for buyers. But that doesn’t mean that you should go crazy and forget about some important common-sense strategies! Namely:
1. Know the lifestyle you want to live. Think through all … (1 comments)

 
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