sell 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)
sell 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)
sell a home in the twin cities: Were You Rejected for a Mortgage?
- 09/04/15 04:10 AM
You have decided that it is time to get out of the apartment, and you’ve started looking at homes that you THINK will fit in your budget. Before you even see the inside of any of the homes, your Real Estate Professional recommends that you get pre-approved for a home loan. Huh? O.K. So you call your bank or a mortgage broker that you know and you submit your application. After a few days you are sure that they will approve you, and then you get the call. I’m sorry Mr. & Mrs. Smith but we cannot approve you for a … (1 comments)
sell a home in the twin cities: August Home Maintenance Tips
- 08/21/15 02:23 AM
With summer about over, it is time to get our home in order for the next season, Fall. If you have been entertaining this summer, I’m sure your home needs some touch up. Here are a few ideas to get your home in order. Get Your Carpets Clean – While the weather is still warm, it is a good idea to hire a professional carpet cleaning company. They will be able to clean your carpets and get out whatever was spilled in them over the summer. Since the weather is still warm, you can open the windows and get them dried … (0 comments)
sell 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)
sell 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)
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)
sell 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)
sell a home in the twin cities: 4 Things About the Spring Buying Season You Need to Know
- 06/05/15 02:47 AM
Spring is the time of year when everyone starts looking to buy their next home; otherwise known as House-Hunting season. If you are planning on being in the market to buy or sell a home, you need to know what is going on in the real estate market. According to Freddie Mac, 40% of the home sales for the year happen in April, May, and June. This year the sellers have the advantage in the market, and in some parts of the country, this advantage is A LOT. Here are 4 things that you must know if you are going to … (1 comments)
sell 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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We recently purchased our first home and could not be any happier with how the process went. Joey was wonderful! He was very receptive to our ... more
Knows the market and pricing. Very timely returning calls and email. Very courteous and checks in to update and see if anything needed. Sold home in ... more
5.0/5.0
by user7263259
435335
We recently purchased our first home and could not be any happier with how the process went. Joey was wonderful! He was very receptive to our ... more
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