Waconia Guy

It is amazing how many absurd laws are still on the books around the country.  Minnesota has its fair share of these dumb laws and I wanted to share a few.  The land of 10,000 lakes declares mosquitos a public nuisance.  (we needed a law to tell us this?) All bathtubs must have feet. (no, not rea...

The home owners tax credit that was extended into 2010 will be ending soon so if you are considering purchasing a home, keep this in mind.  A valid purchase contract needs to be signed by April 30, 2010 to qualify for the credit.  Most Waconia buyers will need to finance their home, so I've prov...

The Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors recently released their Residential Real Estate Activity Report.  The information below is taken from this and reflects information for 2009. Last year, mortgage rates continued to decline and  housing prices remained soft.  Sales were also higher in t...

It's nice to know if home prices are going up or down in the nation, but most people want to know what is happening in their own back yard. Real estate is local and home owners want to know the value of their own home.  I have gathered statistics provided by the Northstar MLS.  The information is...

When searching for a Waconia home to buy it is important you also take note of what the community has to offer.  Make a list of all of the amenities that are close by in the neighborhood you are considering as your new residence.  Determine what the best features of the neighborhoods are.  This i...

How would you like to live at the end of this blue arrow, waking up every morning to the view of a magnificent 3,000 acre lake.  If you lived at 1240 Waconia Parkway North, you could.  The natural beauty of Lake Waconia is a constant source of joy and inspiration.  It is the second largest lake i...

The dinner will be held at the Waconia Event Center this Saturday, February 6th, 2010 from 4-7:30.  The evening will start with hors d’oeuvres at 4 p.m. Dinner ends at 7:30 p.m.  There will be great door prizes and raffles.  Prizes include trips as well as sixteen different guns.  A silent auctio...

Forbes.com gave the 10 best metro areas to go from renting to buying.  As most people know, the first time homeowners tax credit is still available and interest rates are at historically low levels.  However, Forbes states some cities stand out more than others as places to purchase your home now...

Activity is picking up with more new listings and more recent sales in the entire Twin Cities area.  According to the REGIONAL MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE OF MINNESOTA, INC for the week ending January 16 there were 571 signed purchase agreements, up 4.0 percent from a year ago.  New listings were 8....

The Federal Housing Administration issued a press release this week outlining some changes that may affect some potential home buyers.  The first change is to increase the mortgage insurance premium (MIP) from 1.75 percent to 2.25 percent.  When you get an FHA loan, you are required to pay this ...