Champlin Real Estate & Homes Sold August 24th-August 30th, 2015

Champlin Real Estate & Homes Sold August 24th-30th, 2015

Courtesy of Heidi Herda ~ Herda Home Team ~ 612.807.4858

YOUR Champlin Realtor & Resident!

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Thank you for for visiting me, this is a weekly blog post geared to letting Champlin residents get a feel for the current Real Estate market right here in their own community. Regardless if you're buying a new home or selling a home, keeping up with Real Estate trends is always a great way to know if "Now is the right time to make a move!" As always, one of the most important things to consider is... are we in a seller's market or a buyer's market? Currently, we're leaning toward a seller's market. Inventory remains lower than the demand which tips the scales to a seller's market.

Now, what does that actually mean for a seller? It means, there's a chance your home could sell for more money now versus waiting till the inventory outweighs the demand. I know many of you may feel like you missed the boat when it comes to getting your home listed on the market... YOU HAVEN'T! Please, if you're still considering selling your home CALL ME! 30 minutes we'll go over the market and pricing and then you can decide if now is the right time. I'm stressing to you, NOW is the time inventory is dwindling as parents get the last summer fun in and get the kids ready for School. Focuses change and many homeowner's are under the assumption their home will not sell in the Fall/Winter... it is not true! If you see a cute couple heading to your door in below zero weather... they're REAL buyer's!!

Buyer's don't stop wanting a home because it's cold (and a job relocation can happen at any time! Shhhh though, this is a secret, so when your neighbor takes their home off the market and plans to "wait till Spring" your home is now that much more attractive because it's FOR SALE! How can a buyer possibly buy your home if it's not listed for sale? They can't, so you're automatically in the running! Not only that but inventory is now so limited there might be 5 buyers to one house, that means more demand. More demand means more money!

Now, what happens if you're a buyer? Buyer's are still getting great deals on homes. The low-interest rates mean that a new home buyer can stretch their dollar and afford more of a home than the same buyer a few years ago. Government programs such as FHA have also lowered some of their fees making payments on your loans cost a little less money. So truly if you're in the market to sell, you're going to see a decent price and if you decide to buy, you can take advantage of low down mortgage programs, low-interest rates, and more move-in ready or residential sales versus the short sale or foreclosed properties of the past. So if you're thinking of making a move... NOW is The TIME!!

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Now would be a great time to check what "just Listed" homes appeal to you!! With inventory still lower than demand, many home buyer's are running into either multiple offer situations, or in some cases are not even able to get a showing before the home is sold!! Don't wait, check out these homes and request a showing before they're gone!!

9 Homes Hit The Market This week... One is already Contingent on Inspection!! 

8511 S Pond Trail, Champlin - This home is in the South Pond Carriage neighborhood, very seldom are there homes in here for sale. This neighborhood is also close to Northland Park.

11464 Elmwood Ave N, Champlin - This home was listed before and is not back on with an improved price! This home is part of the Elm Creek Court Townhome Neighborhood. Although this home is a middle unit the floor plan is unique and nice and open. Please let me know if you would like to take a look!

11006 Colorado Ave N, Champlin - This Townhome for sale is located in the Douglas Commons neighborhood. This neighborhood also provides easy access to Champlin Park Schools.

12333 Zealand Ave N, Champlin & 12348 Zealand Circle N- Another great Champlin area. This home is in the Oak Creek Townhome neighborhood which is very close to Coler Farms. The exception to this style of townhome is their layout is similar to a Two-Story home. Many have large patio areas, a fireplace and laundry on the upper level. This is a great price for this home.

8418 Yukon Cir N, Champlin - Well kept Coler Farms neighborhood. I just sold one a couple doors down, and the buyer's are very pleased with their purchase!

11609 Utah Ave N, Champlin - This home is located in the Westphal neighborhood near Andrew's Park. It's great to see single family homes still available under $200,000 in Champlin!!

6209 111 1/2 Ave N, Champlin - This just listed single family home is in the Nordvick neighborhood not far from Oxbow Creek Elementary School and Oxbow Park.

625 Cartway Road, Champlin - Another great single family home under $200,000 near Parks and Schools.

10908 Hillsboro Ave N, Champlin - Charest Woodlawn Estates.

11017 Fox Hollow Lane N, Champlin - This home is in the Hidden Oaks Preserve neighborhood. Not too far from Elm Creek Park Reserve.

13057 Union Terrace Lane N, Champlin - Part of Bray's 2nd addition.

375 Nathan Lane N, Champlin - Great neighborhood, nicely landscaped yard with a pond in the back. The Nice open floor plan is great for entertaining.

11502 Basswood Lane N, Champlin - Nicely done Two-Story, built in 2000.

10913 River Pines Dr. N, Champlin - New Construction home ready for the parade. See more new construction opportunities in Champlin.

Are you just starting your home search?

There's a lot of great reason's why now is a great time to become a homeowner! It's true, the process can seem a little intimidating to get started. First and foremost, your first step really should be to secure a trustworthy lender. This can be the bank you currently have a relationship with, a credit union you belong to, or you may request a referral from a family member or friend. Either way, you will want to start here! The reason why? The current Real Estate market is moving so quickly, not being preapproved and ready to go could mean the home you want will likely be sold by the time you are ready. 

The other advantages of getting preapproved in advance can sometimes eliminate heartbreak, you will never want to overextend yourself with a home payment, or the term "being house broke" speaking with a lender can get you on the path to an affordable monthly payment, they can help you secure an attractive interest rate and a program that fits your finances and budget. Having these conversations early eliminates the unknowns when it's time to write an offer on the property of your dreams!

After you have a lender secure, a preapproval letter in hand, it's time to find a Real Estate agent you trust. Once you have an experienced Realtor on your side, it's time to have a buyer consultation with your real Estate agent to determine your wants, needs and budget so you can start looking for a new home! Search for a home is such an exciting time. If you're ready to find a new Home in Champlin, check out these great neighborhoods with "just listed" homes for sale!

Coler Farms neighborhood as well as Elm Creek Court, Douglas Common's, Elm Creek Clubs One level townhomes, and Emery Village townhome neighborhoods are a great place to start if you're looking for low maintenance living at an affordable price, or Elm Creek Parkway offers several lovely single family neighborhoods, The Preserve, and The HighPointe neighborhoods which line Elm Creek Parkway also have several homes new on the market. The Elm Creek Park Reserve is also a popular area to search for a new home. See homes for sale near The Elm Creek Park Reserve.

As of this week in Champlin the average list price of the new homes on the market this week is $252,353. I only expect this number to increase as the Summer Home Seller's get their seller to-do lists complete and get their home listed on the market.

Why Do People Live in Champlin?

Champlin is snugly situated near the Mississippi River and offers a ton of affordable housing. Champlin has more than a handful of parks which include Andrew's Park Splash pad, Northland Park, Elm Creek Park Reserve, Oxbow Park and a Skate Park,  Lifetime Fitness, ice rink, Mann Movie Theater, The Champlin Library and easy commuting access to Highway 169 and Highway 610 to help your morning commute. (Search all Champlin Community has to offer). Champlin is said to have a small town community feel by local Champlin homeowners.

Champlin also offers great restaurants such as Ruby Tuesday's, Willy McCoy's, Clive's Roadhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Maverick's and Coming soon...Chipotle!!, easy access to local grocery stores, Cub Foods, Caribou Coffee, Chinese Restaurant, and a few Fast Food locations, Wells Fargo and Target are just around the corner. All the conveniences and a little smaller community feel than the neighboring Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove areas.

What Schools will the Kids Attend?

If you buy a home for sale in Champlin, it's likely that your kids will attend Oxbow Creek Elementary, serving grades K-5, located at 6505 109th Ave. N  |  Champlin, MN 55316  |  P: 763-506-3800- See Oxbow Creek Elementary School Website (see all homes for sale near Oxbow Creek Elementary), your other option for a local Elementary School is Dayton Elementary School, serving grades K-5, located at 12000 South Diamond Lake Rd.  |  Dayton, MN 55327  |  P: 763-506-2200 - See Dayton Elementary School Website (see all homes for sale near Dayton Elementary School). Jackson Middle School, serving grades 6th-8th and located at 6000 109th Ave. N  |  Champlin, MN 55316  |  P: 763-506-5200, See Jackson Middle School Website (see all homes for sale near Jackson Middle School), Champlin Park High School services grades 9th-12th and is located at 6025 109th Ave. N  |  Champlin, MN 55316  |  P: 763-506-6800, See Champlin Park High School Website (see all homes for sale near Champlin Park High School).

If you're looking for specific specialty programs, Champlin offers access to magnet schools and unique school opportunities for elementary, middle school and high school students through Northwest Suburban Integration School District (www.nws.k12.mn.us). This is a great opportunity for children that excel in engineering, mathematics, and science. See more Champlin School information according to GreatSchools.org.

Local preparatory Schools also include Parnassus Preparatory School, Maple Grove (see homes for sale near Parnassus Prepatory School) and Athlos Leadership Academy, Brooklyn Park (see homes for sale near Athlos Leadership Academy).

If you're looking for a local, rigorous, Christian Academy, Maranatha Christian Academy is located at 9201 75th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 | Phone: (763) 488-7900 - Maranatha Admissions Information, Find Homes For Sale near Maranatha Christian Academy.

Now You Really Want to Find a home for sale in Champlin?

If you are interested in the current list of homes available in Champlin click on the link. Our 'for sale' property information is a direct feed from the Northstar MLS and is updated multiple times per day. If inventory is low and you do not receive search results, it's because no current inventory is available, Set your own search by creating a personal Champlin Homes alert, subscribe to the Champlin Market Insider so you're up-to-date on the current inventory, pricing and sales in Champlin. Otherwise, you may

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Curious what your Champlin Home is Worth?

If you're thinking about selling your home, I would love the opportunity to earn your business! I am a resident of Champlin and also an experienced Realtor. Please connect with me to schedule a seller consultation, so I can provide you with the details of my 22-point market strategy. This proven system gets homeowner's under contract faster, and for top dollar!

What Do I Need to Know About The Champlin Real Estate Market?

The median list price for Champlin is $212,070. The average market time is only 30 days!! There are currently 79 active properties, of them 12.7% would be considered distressed, either in a foreclosure status or a short sale.

Understand the difference between "listing prices" (what sellers are asking for) and "sold prices" (what buyers are willing to pay).

By comparing these price trends, you'll have a good idea of where the market is heading. The median listing and sold property prices are calculated based on the market activity each month.

Gauge the health of the market by comparing the number of standard to distressed listings. If the number of distressed listings is greater, the market could be unhealthy and more likely a buyer's market.

• Sold: Properties sold that month
• New: Listings that are new on the market
• Distressed: Listings that are short sales, bank owned, or up for auction.
• Standard: Non-distressed listings

To date we have a great number of traditional sellers entering the Champlin Real Estate market. The low percentage of foreclosed and short sale properties means the low selling price, with have little effect on a traditional, residential property listed for sale.

HerdaHeidi@gmail.com for any and all Real Estate questions or, 612-807-4858! Think you need a Champlin short sale? No problem, connect with me and we'll discuss your options and create a plan to get you moving in the right direction!

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