buy a home in the twin cities: 5 Tips for Finding Your New Home - 10/15/15 11:25 PM

House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price. These eight tips will guide you through a smart homebuying process.
 
    Know yourself and what fits. Understand the type of home that suits your personality. Do you prefer a new or existing home? A ranch or a multi-story home? If you’re leaning toward a fixer-upper, are you truly handy, or will you need to budget for contractors?  
    Get your finances in order. Generally, lenders say you … (0 comments)

buy a home in the twin cities: Home Maintenance Tips - 09/25/15 01:59 PM

We are headed into the last quarter of 2015, and soon the cooler weather will be here. Are you and your home ready for it? Here are a few tips for keeping your home in the best shape possible.
Clean your Dishwasher Filter - The food particles that cake your plates and utensils don't magically disappear during the wash cycle. Usually these large particles collect in your dishwasher's filter, and are held there until the filter is cleaned. Although your dishwasher filter is often forgotten, ignoring this important component is a bad idea. If not cleaned regularly, the filter can negatively … (1 comments)

buy a home in the twin cities: July Home Maintenance Tips - 07/24/15 01:54 AM

Summertime is great for enjoying time with family and friends as well as completing those tasks around the house that might otherwise get overlooked. Your home is a big investment, and it needs maintenance just like your vehicle. Here are a few July tips that you can do to keep your home in tip top shape.
Home Interior – Clean Your Water Purification Filters. Your water filters need to be changed, on average, every 6 months. You want to ensure that you and your family are getting clean, purified water. Eventually all water filters lose their effectiveness and become compounded with … (1 comments)

buy a home in the twin cities: Mortgage Refinancing - 07/17/15 12:09 AM

More rates are still at an all-time low and you are considering refinancing your mortgage. Before you take that step, there are a few things that you should consider to make sure that the refinance is going to benefit you financially.
Will You Save Money By Refinancing – You need to take into consideration all the fees that are included with the refinance, not just the money you are going to save monthly. Often times with a refinance, there will be funding fees, application fees, and possibly an appraisal. Make sure that you are going to break even in the next … (1 comments)

buy a home in the twin cities: 4th of July Celebration Events - 07/03/15 04:16 AM

 
 Are you ready for this weekend? A time when we celebrate the birthday of this great country, do you know what you will be doing? Will you be at one of the many events in the area, or will you be BBQ’ing at home with family and friends. If you still have not decided what you will be doing, here are a few suggestions: 
Coon Rapids 4th Of July Celebration – July 2nd – 4th. The event is being held at a new location: Coon Rapids Ice Center, located at 11000 Crooked Lake Boulevard. Events include a carnival, parade, fireworks, bingo, pull tabs … (1 comments)

buy a home in the twin cities: Staging Your Home for Sale - 06/30/15 11:51 PM

Summer is officially here, and you might be preparing to sell your home in and around the Twin Cities area. Just as it is your realtor’s job to get your home sold, it is also your responsibility to prepare your home to be in the best shape possible for sale. For the next few weeks, we are going to share pointers on how you can be best prepared for showing your home to prospective buyers. 
The best thing you can do is to get rid of the clutter in and around your home. Start with the outside of the house. Put away … (3 comments)

buy a home in the twin cities: Home Buyer Tips - 05/08/15 04:17 AM

With the school year almost finished, many families will start looking to purchase that bigger, newer home. Are you one of them? Did you know that if you set guidelines for yourself, you will be among those homeowners who are happy with their home purchase? This week, I’ll discuss 5 budget tips that can assist you with finding your ‘perfect home’.
1.    Know your Price Limit – It is better to get pre-approved for your home loan before you start home searching. Many times, this is a great negotiating tool with home sellers, if they know you are already approved for a … (1 comments)

 
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