team tork real estate: 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)
team tork real estate: 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)
team tork real estate: Check Your Home for Radon
- 09/13/15 10:44 PM
One thing that you will want to check if you are buying a home in the Twin Cities area is the radon level. According to Wikipedia, Radon is “a chemical element with the symbol Rn and atomic number 86. It is a radioactive, colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas, occurring naturally as a decay product of radium.” That sounds way scarier than it actually is. Most Radon is dissipated into the outside air and becomes harmless. In the average home, the level is 1.3 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/l), and not considered to be a dangerous level by the EPA. If the … (1 comments)
team tork real estate: 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)
team tork real estate: September Events
- 08/28/15 12:15 AM
Summer is winding down, and the weather is becoming cooler. It’s time to put away the swimsuits and dig out the sweaters. The kids will be needing their backpacks for school again, too. Here are some fun activities for the beginning of Autumn.
September Races - If you like running, you can find lots of races in September in the Twin Cities. Labor day weekend is particularly busy. Some of them are for very good causes. Here’s a link to the schedule of races.
Renaissance Festival - Labor Day weekend is also a good time to experience a “Passport to Adventure” at the … (1 comments)
team tork real estate: 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)
team tork real estate: I Just Bought a Home - What is Deductible on My Taxes?
- 08/14/15 04:29 AM
You are in the process of buying a new home for your family. There are MANY costs that are added when you are the buyer or seller. Since you are the Buyer, did you know that you can deduct some of the expenses that you pay when you finally close? Yes, there are tax advantages for home ownership, and I am going to share them with you. Points – If you pay any points for getting your new mortgage, you can deduct the dollar amount on your taxes. What are points? When you obtain a new mortgage, there is usually a … (2 comments)
team tork real estate: 5 Tips for Making Your Home More Energy Efficient
- 08/10/15 12:38 AM
Conserving energy is something that we all work on….when we can. One thing we can do consistently is save energy in our home. Is your home up to date with energy efficiency? If you say no, don’t worry, here are a few tips that you can do that are minimal in price, but will help with keeping your energy bills down. 1. Foam weather stripping for windows and doors. This will keep the cold air from seeping through the cracks. Even if you have a new construction home, you can have gaps around the doors and windows. Think of it as $$$$$ … (1 comments)
team tork real estate: August Events
- 07/30/15 10:58 PM
August is the last month of summer and there are a number of events taking place in our great city. Grab the family and enjoy some fun before the kids head back to school. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities 5K – August 1 at Fort Snelling State Park. Participate in the 3rd Annual BBBS 5K Run/Walk! Enjoy the views and natural beauty that Fort Snelling State Park offers, all while getting in a bit of exercise! Gilded Spatula Food Truck Battle – August 8 at Canterbury Park. This face-off between local food trucks will provide guests with … (1 comments)
team tork real estate: 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)
team tork real estate: 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)
team tork real estate: Renovations on a Budget
- 07/10/15 02:54 AM
With summer comes cleaning and home updates. One of the great things about living in the Twin Cities area is that summer is a great time to spruce up your house!
Are you itching to change your living areas? Are you thinking it will be too expensive to change anything? Penny Wrenn of LearnVest has some great ideas and suggestions on how to do each room for under $500! In her article she addresses the living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom and has it organized by $100, $300, and $500 renovations and revamps.
The living room is the center of your home, … (0 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)
team tork real estate: 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)
team tork real estate: A Time to Celebrate our Dads
- 06/19/15 01:22 AM
This weekend is the time when we celebrate our Dads and all that they do for us. Have you decided what you will be doing? A Sporting Event, Special brunch/dinner or just hanging out, whatever you choose to do to celebrate Father’s Day, make it all about him. Here are a few ideas that might spark your interest:
· Stone Arch Bridge Festival – June 20 – 21 on the Minneapolis Riverfront. Over 250 artists, 3 performance stages, Family art activities, there is bound to be something that everyone in the family will like. A great event for the whole family. · Father’s … (0 comments)
team tork real estate: 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)
team tork real estate: June Events
- 05/29/15 01:12 AM
June is here, and this month we officially kick off summer. Are you ready to have some fun with the family? Here are a few events going on in June for you to enjoy. If you are a music lover – there are a variety of parks to enjoy music and the outdoors. Visit this website to find a park near you. If you are looking for a day of Family Fun in a Christian environment – head to the Joyful Noise Family Fest at the National Sports Center. This event is taking place on June 5 & 6, and the artist lineup … (1 comments)
team tork real estate: May Home Maintenance Tips
- 05/22/15 01:42 AM
May is a great time of year to inspect the items that you might overlook the rest of the year. Making sure you keep your home maintained will ensure that your home is doing what it is supposed to do, protect you from the elements. Here are 5 maintenance ideas to do this month.
1. Inspect Your Roof – now that the snow has melted, make sure that your roof is still in good shape. If you have any missing or loose shingles, get them fixed or replaced. Now is the time to get it done rather than once the bad … (1 comments)
team tork real estate: Money and Springtime
- 04/19/15 11:55 PM
Tax Season is officially over! If you did not file your taxes, I sure hope that you DID file your extension paperwork. If you did file, did you get a refund, or owe Uncle Sam money? I am going to share with you a few tips on how you can save more money in the springtime. Saving now = more $$$ in the future. Are you ready? • Stock Up on Frozen Foods – If you have a deep freezer at your home, you can stock up on frozen foods that you will use when Mr. Winter comes. Many grocery stores … (2 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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