The HomesMSP Blog – OLD

Deal Killer?

I received a phone call from a home seller last week complaining I killed the deal on his house. I inspected his home for the new buyers, and they decided...
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2nd Quarter Foreclosure & Short Sale Market Update

Foreclosure and short sale data recently released by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors was not surprising, showing that lender mediated properties still command about one quarter of the market....
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Sunday’s Site – Nokomis Area’s 48th & Chicago

Just how long the corner of 48th & Chicago in the Nokomis area of south Minneapolis has been a community business center I don't really know…but I know it's been...
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Staging is Amazing!!

I thought it would be fun today to just look at a few before and after pictures……                              I LOVE...
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Market Update – July Stats

According to market statistics for July released by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) this week, new listings continue to decline and closed sales continue to increase.  They reported...
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Jumbo mortgages in the low 5’s

While most jumbo 30 year fixed rates are currently at about 7.5% today, there are still legitimate options available in the low 5’s. There is a 5/1 jumbo ARM (Adjustable...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Chocolate Chip Cookies

After a busy couple of weeks, I plan to be truly unplugged and cooking again this Wednesday.  It’s our son-in-law’s birthday week and he has requested Bakesale Betty’s Fried Chicken...
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Is your dryer safe?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that in 1998, there were 15,600 fires related to clothes dryers.  These fires caused 20 deaths and 370 injuries.  Dryer ducts are one...
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Warning: you assume some risks when purchasing foreclosure property

I often get contacted by people inquiring about foreclosure properties, excited about the low cost. While there are some good deals to be had, go into a foreclosure property with...
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Sunday’s Site – Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka

With 140 miles of meandering lakeshore, Lake Minnetonka is the largest lake in the Twin Cities area. Nestled on its south side is the charming historic village of Excelsior. Founded...
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