Over the past couple of years, FHA has changed some of their guidelines – some better, some worse. For some buyers, this will make a difference in whether they can qualify for a home or not. Here are some of the changes: -Student loans – in the past, if your student loan was deferred for.
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“A cousin is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” ~ Marion C. Garretty NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our meal with quotes from the Norwegian ‘Quote Cup’ passed on.
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I’m going to cut right to the chase: home inspectors are not required to move ceiling panels. There. You can stop reading now and go about your day if you’re only looking for the answer to this question. And now the long answer. As much as I hate to admit this, not every one of.
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Inventory levels continue to be at record lows, making it difficult for many buyers to secure a home. Here are three tips to help you succeed in this market. Consider the outcasts. If you aren’t having luck, consider homes that have been on the market for a while if they are in a location you like..
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With 10 Minneapolis skyscrapers at least 492 feet high today, it is easy to forget that the Foshay Tower at 448 feet was the tallest building in Minneapolis for over 40 years… from 1929 to 1972, when the IDS Tower was built. Considered one of the most spectacular Art Deco skyscrapers, its beauty ranks in.
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People are staying in their homes longer – in 2008, people bought and sold after staying in their homes an average of 6 years… in 2016 it was 10 years Renters are now buying, creating high demand – increasing rents and low interest rates mean it often makes more sense to buy than rent and renters.
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Twin Cities real estate market data is in for June 2017 and it shows the steady rise of homes available for sale into mid summer that is typical in any market. Inventory levels are the highest they have been since last October. What isn’t typical is how the supply has been dropping every year since.
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There are all kinds of options for mortgages – your current bank, mortgage bankers and brokers, some are online and some have offices in your area. What’s best for you? Many people get referrals from friends and realtors – it’s helpful to know someone has used the lender you are going to work with. Getting.
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“Making the decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body.” ~ Elizabeth Stone NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our.
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If you want to have a radon mitigation system installed in your home, you might need a permit. As I’ve shown in past blog posts about hot roofs and Diamond Piers, requirements and interpretations of the building code can vary from city to city. While attending a recent meeting of the Minnesota Association of Radon.
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