the strand group real estate: 7.5 Well Above Average "Tips" for First Time Home Sellers
- 07/29/17 09:36 AM
If you're selling a home for the first time, it's quite a different ballgame from what you experienced as a first-time buyer.
Ultimately, you're in control of the process. You call the shots on prepping your home for sale, deciding on a listing price, accepting (or rejecting) offers, and a host of other factors.
But you might want to heed the following tips:
1. Hire an experienced real estate agent
A real estate transaction is filled with complexities and nuances that a professional, skilled agent can help you navigate. Ask friends and family to recommend an agent they've used and were pleased with, or search … (2 comments)
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the strand group real estate: 3X Lot Investment/Construction in Orono/Lake Minnetonka - $449,000
- 07/09/17 09:04 PM
Home that needs a lot of remodeling to make into a cute "Mid Century Cottage" or possible tear down on HUGE triple (already plotted!) lot, with Lake Minnetonka views 6 months a year, and 50 feet from the Bike Trail.
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the strand group real estate: "Close to everything" Condo in Bloomington on the market NOW $144,900
- 06/25/17 06:34 AM
Rare opportunity in Summerhill Condominiums for large 1st floor unit! 2Bd 2 bathrooms that are handicap accessible! Quiet building and grounds, underground heated parking, newer carpet, super clean and ready for a new owner!
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the strand group real estate: How Much Equity do you REALLY have in your home?
- 06/20/17 01:31 PM
CoreLogic’s latest Equity Report revealed that 91,000 properties regained equity in the first quarter of 2017. This is great news for the country, as 48.2 million of all mortgaged properties are now in a positive equity situation.
Price Appreciation = Good News for Homeowners!
Frank Nothaft, Chief Economist with CoreLogic explains:
“One million borrowers achieved positive equity over the last year, which means risk continues to steadily decline as a result of increasing home prices.”
Frank Martell, President and CEO of CoreLogic, believes this is a great sign for the market in 2017 as well, as he had this to say:
“Homeowner equity increased by $766 … (1 comments)
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the strand group real estate: 5998 Chasewood Parkway, Minnetonka $169,900
- 10/23/16 01:09 AM
SUPER CONVENIENT! JUST OFF HWY 62 and SHADY OAK ROAD IN MINNETONKA....
Beautiful, bright, and open...Ready for your buyer. This is a stunningly beautiful property inside and throughout the preserve like grounds.... Dog Heaven! & lease-able if you need to! Chestnut model recently painted. One-level living. Lots of light with private entrance. BONUS Carefree Living with Gorgeous Clubhouse, Pool, Workout Room, and Tennis Court!. Rental investment property potential as a bonus "safety net". Patio and spacious grounds
CLICK HERE FOR VIRTUAL TOUR!
Fast way to find out how much ANY home is really worth? … (9 comments)
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the strand group real estate: Eden Prairie, Minnesota is 2nd best city to live in the US says Money
- 09/24/16 05:04 AM
Eden Prairie has been well loved by tens of thousands of people for a number of years, but over the last several years has been named over and over again as one of the top 5 places to live in the United States.
Why? It depends on who you ask, but there are a few reasons that come to mind.
Eden Prairie has a unique blend of business, open space, and bedroom suburbs. This makes Eden Prairie, or "EP" as it is affectionately known by locals a place to commute to, and a place to commute from.
Low unemployment, high average home income, and … (4 comments)
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the strand group real estate: PRE-LIST! 776 Ashley Drive, Chaska MN 55318 $349,900
- 09/09/16 08:00 AM
PRE-MARKET OPPORTUNITY!
Finally a decent sized Rambler in Chaska, under $400K and has a "not new construction" lot! Lots of updates with Granite countertops, new Stainless Appliances, Gorgeous Hardwood Floors, Large Screened in Porch, HUGE Master Suite, and very large "entertainment ready" lower level with walkout to super private lot.
Contact Stieg for your private showing today!
Fast way to find out how much ANY home is really worth?
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the strand group real estate: 15513 Boulder Creek Drive, Minnetonka MN $289,900
- 08/07/16 01:44 AM
Rare opportunity in Black Oaks! Freshly remodeled Open Kitchen/Dining/Living Room & Master Bathroom. Lots of entertaining space with relaxing 3 season porch w/ big deck, big fun backyard with firepit area, large extra 'boat' parking pad!
Fast way to find out how much ANY home is really worth? … (2 comments)
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the strand group real estate: 2969 Village Court, Chanhassen MN $135,000
- 05/03/16 10:56 PM
Super desirable fresh & "cute" Arboretum Village Townhomes. Great location off Highway 5 and Hwy 41 on the Chaska/Chanhassen/Excelsior Border area! & 100%move-in-ready!Extra large garage/storage (Over 300 square feet!).Upstairs laundry.Many upgrades with hardwood, paint, trim and millowrk, doors, fixtures and much more! Sun filled super low maintenance lifestyl Fun BBQ & Gardening Patio.... Landscape Arboretum, Lake Ann, and Lake Minnewashta just s few blocks away each!
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the strand group real estate: 8777 Hastings Circle NE Blaine, MN $165,000
- 04/08/16 03:13 AM
8777 Hastings Circle NE, Blaine MN 55449
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the strand group real estate: Spring 2016 - Victoria, MN Single Family Home: New Construction Update
- 02/25/16 12:51 AM
Victoria, Minnesota has a lot to offer. It is a quiet relaxed southwestern suburb of Minneapolis. Victoria has also earned the nickname, "The City of Lakes and Parks" as it has over 200 acres of reserved land "green space", 22 Parks, and 12 Lakes! Click HERE for a map of all the Victoria Parks.
Victoria is currently a hotbed of home construction activity. Including the Lakeside Development by Pulte Homes with new construction single family homes with package prices from the mid $300's to the mid $600's
Laketown Landmark Development by Lennar Construction with new construction single family homes with package prices from the high … (1 comments)
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the strand group real estate: Graduated College? Have Student Loans? Let Governor Dayton Help out!
- 01/14/16 04:34 AM
Sadly, Minnesotans are in the top 5 of the countries most heavily burden states in regards to student loan debt with over $31,000 in debt. Uff dah!
Well, there is be help on the way to drive those student loan payments down, and that simple fact, could increase your home buying purchase power by about $40,000 on average!
Here is the whole story from Fox9
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the strand group real estate: Selling a condominium? Check the Warrant "ability"!
- 09/25/14 01:51 AM
DON'T GET CAUGHT IN THIS CONDO "RE-SELLING" TRAP!
First, let's discuss why this matters! Simply put, if a condo or townhome complex is NOT warrantable, under Fannie Mae guidelines, you cannot get a "market rate" mortgage loan (FHA, VA, Low down payment conventional) without a minimum of 20% or even up to 30% of a cash down payment! With an increasing number of loan hold ups due to a variety of stipulations the federal government has been adding... directly or indirectly, it is very important for listing agents and sellers to make sure they know if a condominium and/or townhome complex is "warrantable".
The easiest … (2 comments)
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the strand group real estate: 8 MUST KNOW tips for First Time "Wanna Be" Homebuyers!
- 10/14/08 10:07 AM
There are a lot of things to mention in this category, but when it gets down to it. In order of importance here are 8 things to do when you are even THINKING about purchasing a home for the first time.
Make sure you have paid all of your bills on time in the last 12 months or more, if not on time, no more than 1 or 2 - 30 day "lates" in a 12 month period. It is possible to have dinged credit and still get a mortgage, but if you are having issues just keeping up on your bills, … (0 comments)
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