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2009
Rates remain remarkably low giving real estate buyers and investors amazing opportunities to save tens of thousands of dollars or trim years of their mortgage. $8,000 tax credit ends 11/30/09. Buyers should understand that they need to have identified a property, had a offer accepted and title ...
09/25/2009
For most in this market, conventional thinking would be that real estate agents would be notifying and motivate buyers to act quickly in order to take advantage of the $8,000 tax credit that is soon to expire in November. The point I want to make is to sellers that may have equity left in their ...
09/24/2009
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Conventional thinks is to notify and motivate buyers to act quickly to the fact that the $8,000 tax credit is expiring. The point I want to make is to sellers that may have equity left in their current home and whom may want to move up either to a new or larger home. With interest rates where t...
09/24/2009
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Here is this months market report showing trends for the Maple Grove area. Trends show median sale prices are still showing signs of depreciation in Maple Grove. The vast majority of sales in this area are still foreclosures which are impacting on this number. Marketing times year to date have ...
09/22/2009
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Here is this months market report showing trends for the Plymouth area. Trends show median sale prices are still showing signs of stabilizing in Plymouth when compared to the rest of the metro. The vast majority of sales in this area are still foreclosures which are impacting on this number. Ma...
09/22/2009
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Plymouth residents may see some property tax relief in 2010 if the approved Hennepin County tax levy in accurate. (Sept. 8) approved a maximum property tax levy for 2010, as required by state law. The net levy - coming from property taxes in the county - could increase by 4.95 percent over 2009, ...
09/19/2009
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Selling a home in today's market can be a little like being lost in the woods without a compus..excuse me..a GPS! You look around and think you know what the right direction to go is, but there is no one to guide you. You have had all source of information on what to do, but you don't know whic...
09/19/2009
July 2009- J.D. Power awards Keller Williams Realty highest in customer satisfaction among buyers for the second year in a row. As a Keller Williams Realtor the feedback we get from our clients mirrors that sentiment. Our team goes the extra mile whether it be with the client, the office, or wi...
09/18/2009
For owners who can no longer afford to keep mortgage payments current, there are alternatives to foreclosure and/or bankruptcy proceedings. One of those options is called a "short sale." Why Do a Short Sale? Lenders Do Not Want to Foreclose On Your Home. Truth is that Lenders Are More Likely to ...
09/14/2009
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Please see the amazing interest rates available to home buyers or those of you looking to re-finance your home. With the $8,000 tax credit and low home prices, there is really no excuse for first time home buyers to wait. Tax credit expires 11/30/09 and this means you need to have your purchase...
09/11/2009
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