By

Nick Sivertsen

Spring Home Buying Season is Almost Here…

Soon-to-be home buyers are starting to work on their planning, and that means many of them are getting pre-approved for their mortgage. With the long and seemingly everlasting Minnesota winter...
Read More

Another $838 BILLION…….

We may soon know the outcome of the new proposed economic stimulus package; reported to cost the taxpayes another $800 billion.  The first economic stimulus package (or government bailout) that...
Read More

First Federal Reserve Meeting of ’09 Concludes with No Rate Changes

The Federal Reserve finished their first two-day meeting of 2009 Wednesday with no changes to their short-term interest rate policies.  The Fed intends to keep their Fed Funds rates close...
Read More

Time to get Pre-Approved for a Home Purchase?

Even with the frigid weather upon us, spring is right around the corner and that means nicer, longer, sunnier days and a great time to buy a home!  With home...
Read More

Fixed Rate Mortgages Drop Below 4.5% on 30 Year

The 30 year fixed mortgage interest rates dropped to around 4.375% for qualifying borrowers. Rates may not have been this low in over 40 years. It is currently about ½%...
Read More

FHA Rates and Monthly Payments Drop with Streamline Refinances

Many homeowners who took out a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage in the last year or so are dropping their interest rates and monthly payments by doing a “streamline Refinance.”...
Read More

FHA Decreases their Maximum Loan Size Limit for 2009…

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgages are decreasing the maximum loan size allowed to $318,550 in 2009, from $362,790 in 2008, within the greater Twin Cities metro market. This may reduce...
Read More

Mortgage Rates Fall after Election

The 30 year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 5.75% the day following the election on conventional loans.  The government’s 30 year fixed rates on FHA mortgages dropped to 5.50% at...
Read More
1 2

Subscribe to Our Newsletter for Market Updates & Mid-Century Modern Listings

Our weekly HomesMSP Update includes current local market information and a curated list of mid-century modern properties for sale, plus posts from an inspector, a lender, a stager, info about neighborhoods, life in the Twin Cities… even recipes!

Hidden

Blog Categories

Archives

Sharon and John Hensrud

About Us

The HomesMSP Team is committed to meeting you where you are and listening… really listening to understand you so we can use our extensive knowledge of the market and local neighborhoods to give you personalized service.