keller williams: The Step-Up Program From MHFA
- 09/19/13 07:36 AM
The Step-Up Program From MHFA Traditionally, there have been special programs provided through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency that have been designed only for MN first time home buyers. Last December, however, all of that changed! While there is still a wide array of great programs for MN first time home buyers, MHFA has now expanded their product selection to those who have owned a home in the past as well. These new programs will really help our local Cottage Grove real estate market. In short, if a Cottage Grove home seller nets very little upon the sale of their … (0 comments)
keller williams: The 5 Most Common Complaints of Short Sale and REO Buyers (and How to Avoid Them)
- 05/05/11 10:16 AM
Roughly forty percent of the homes for sale on today's market are short sales and foreclosures! Distressed properties are well known for their value (a reputation which is sometimes accurate, and sometimes not), but they also have a reputation for causing buyers to become distressed, too! Transactional snafus, last-minute surprises and long, drawn-out escrows that never close seem to be par for the course. Instead of avoiding these properties altogether, get educated about the most common dramas that go down in these deals, and how you can avoid falling victim. 1. Run-on (and on, and on) escrows. When you’re buying a … (0 comments)
keller williams: Monthly Skinny ~ March 2011
- 03/24/11 10:49 AM
March Skinny Video Where has the Twin Cities real estate market been and where is it heading? This monthly summary provides an overview of current trends and projections for future activity. Narrated by Andy Fazendin (2011 Secretary, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®), script written by David Arbit, audio recorded by Zach Foty and video produced by Chelsie Lopez. Please view the video below for an update on today's Real Estate Market. Thank You for taking the time to visit my blog today. For additional information and assistance with your real estate questions please contact - Rochelle Allison 651-259-4683 Rochelle@RochelleAllison.com … (0 comments)
keller williams: How to Analyze a Neighborhood Before You Buy....
- 02/10/11 04:55 AM
By Money Crashers Posted: January 28, 2011 Five years ago, it was easy to tell a good neighborhood from a bad one. All you had to do was conduct a quick check on nearby schools and keep an eye out for hopelessly abandoned properties. If the schools were good and the homes well-kept, the neighborhood, and your future home, were keepers. Today, though, determining whether a neighborhood is good and will hold its value isn't so easy. The suburbs, once the Mecca of homebuyers with kids, now outrank urban city centers in terms of poverty. And that sparkly McMansion on the … (2 comments)
Some Author Information: Rochelle Allison believes there are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional – integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how she works.
Serious posts about life in Saint Paul and surrounding areas. Posts with questions and issues that buyers, sellers and investors should consider as well recommendations and comments about local restaurants and shopping. We like to eat local, shop local and share our experiences with our readers.
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