sellers: Ham Lake, MN Real Estate Market Statistics 3rd Quarter 2007
- 10/10/07 02:29 AM
The sluggish real estate market continues to affect Ham Lake, MN and Anoka County in the third quarter of 2007. Homes are staying on the market longer with an average Days-on-Market (DOM) of 157 days for homes sold in the 3rd Quarter in the Ham Lake area. While homes under $300,000 have a manageable inventory level similar to other areas of the Twin Cities (about a 10 month supply), high end homes are selling at a much slower pace. Note the abundance of existing inventory in the over $500,000 category. With 47 homes on the market and two homes selling every 3 … (3 comments)
sellers: Buyers Continue with Upper Hand in Twin Cities Housing Market
- 09/19/07 12:29 PM
The Statistics are out for August and the numbers show that in the 13 County Twin Cities metro, home buyers continue to have the edge over sellers in the real estate market. Affordability is up. Closed sale prices are down. Home inventory per buyers remains in the 10 to 1 range. The good news for sellers is that homes are continuing to sell but at lower prices.
Opportunity is knocking. Have you seen the new ads by the Twin Cities Builders Association? In the television spot, there are doorknockers gone wild--knocking endlessly to get out the message that it is time for … (16 comments)
sellers: Realtor RADAR…Overheard at the Ham Lake Baseball Field!
- 07/11/07 02:29 AM
While getting my haircut a few months ago, there was a conversation going on a few chairs over between a stylist and client about a home for sale. My stylist leaned over and asked, "Ears burning?" Funny, how Realtors' ears do pick up conversations regarding real estate. No, there is not a Real Estate RADAR 101 continuing education class. It is just people talk about real estate quite often. Everyone knows someone buying, selling or thinking about buying or selling a house. Last week, I was enjoying watching my son play baseball at a Ham Lake ball field. Soderville Athletic Association packs the … (24 comments)
sellers: Hello 811? I have a Date with a Fence Post!
- 06/10/07 01:41 AM
Is a new fence on your list of projects to beautify your home? How about landscaping the yard with a few new trees? Maybe you plan to replace your mailbox. Whatever the project, if you need to dig, you need to know about 811. As a Realtor in the northeast Twin Cities Metro area, I know it is time for spring and summer landscaping projects. Whether it is home owner replacing that worn rusty mailbox with a shiny new one prior to listing their house or that brand new buyer wanting to plant trees to landscape their new home, shovels will … (15 comments)
sellers: A Nosy Neighbor SOLD my Listing!
- 06/04/07 12:47 PM
Open houses are not for every home. In fact as the buyer's market of 2005 stretches into 2006 and 2007, I find myself sitting in fewer and fewer residential properties on beautiful sunny Sunday afternoons awaiting that perfect buyer. This is not for the reasons one might expect. I actually love doing open houses and have been very successful at them. And by success I mean not just for myself by meeting new potential clients to take to "other" homes. I have actually SOLD homes at houses I have held open for my sellers. Now first of all, everything must fall into … (27 comments)
sellers: MN Landscaping: Composting & Tree Planting Tips
- 05/07/07 01:07 PM
It is that time of year again...Most Minnesota home owners are itching to get out into their yards and get started on that big landscaping project. And, it is finally warm enough to jump right into it! Landscaping can add thousands of dollars to the value of your home. As a Realtor in the northeast metro, I know how important it is for home owners to keep their property looking nice inside and out! Homes that have a wonderful curb appeal entice a potential buyer into the home. If you plan to make a move this year or if the landscaping is … (2 comments)
sellers: Staging 101—Why Dead Animals Don’t Sell Houses!
- 05/02/07 12:24 PM
It happened again last weekend. As a Realtor in the Twin Cities, I was showing houses in the Lino Lakes/Blaine area to my first time home buyers. In one cute little rambler, my clients and I walked into a cozy den and there was a stuffed snarling bobcat decorating the back of the upholstered rocker. It is always a show-stopping conversation piece when showing a home and there's a dead animal in the room. Of course, in homes like this, there's never just one dead animal...In the basement there was room full of various hunting "trophies". This is not meant to start a debate … (18 comments)
sellers: Mountains Popping up in Your Yard?—Pocket Gophers are a Sure Sign of Spring
- 04/14/07 12:43 AM
It's a beautiful day to be out in the garden enjoying the warm Minnesota spring breeze. Suddenly there is a mountain of dirt in your yard. You are certain it wasn't there a bit ago. What is that huge pile of dirt? And where did it come from? You have a pocket gopher! Pocket gophers, along with their little mole friends, are the bane of the countryside. These small little rodents cause serious damage to lawns and landscaping across Anoka County. Although they leave huge dirt mounds above ground, pocket gopher burrows crisscross deep beneath the earth. (This differs from their mole … (10 comments)
sellers: Open Houses—Do they Work in a Buyer’s Market?
- 03/03/07 08:48 AM
A homeowner just put their house on the market and their real estate agent recommends an open house every Sunday until the home sells. Is this a good idea? A different homeowner lists their home and their agent refuses to do open houses since they just waste time and money. Which agent's system is correct? Frankly, I don't think either of these systems is a good idea. Too many open houses can make a seller look desperate. But refusing to do open houses because they don't work might not be in a seller's best interest. As a Realtor, I assess each … (22 comments)
Theresa "Teri" Eckholm/Boardman Realty assists Minnesotans to find their way home with helpful tips and quality service. Dedication to customer service has made Teri the REALTOR® of choice for families in Blaine, Forest Lake, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and Wyoming areas. Licensed in MN.
The sluggish real estate market continues to affect Ham Lake, MN and Anoka County in the third quarter of 2007. Homes are staying on the market longer with an average Days-on-Market (DOM) of 157 days for homes sold in the 3rd Quarter in the Ham Lake area. While homes under $300,000 have a manageable inventory level similar to other areas of the Twin Cities (about a 10 month supply), high end homes are selling at a much slower pace. Note the abundance of existing inventory in the over $500,000 category. With 47 homes on the market and two homes selling every 3 … (3 comments)
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