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Market Update – February Stats

In reviewing the February data released this month by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, it seems like February was an eery re-run of January. Although up a tiny bit, total...
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Mortgage Insurance

Many years ago if you were going to buy a home you had two options – have 20% down or use either an FHA or VA mortgage.  Over the years...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Asian Fusion Pulled-Pork Sandwiches with Slaw

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...
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I’m Right, You’re Wrong… You Win.

I had a ridiculously frustrating conversation with a building official from a local city the other day (I won't say which – I'm licensed in six cities).  I called him...
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House vs Townhome vs Condo – Historical Market Overview

NOTE: see Months Supply of Inventory by property type in monthly Market Updates for current comparative information When I start to work with first-time home buyers I am frequently asked whether...
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Sunday’s Site – Bailey Nurseries, Newport

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area Yesterday we were in Cottage Grove, in the southeast corner of the Twin Cities metro area, for our...
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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit – 2009 Highlights

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 includes several provisions benefiting home buyers and home owners. Here is a summary of those highlights. 2009 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Tax credit of...
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I found a home I like online…now what???

With 87% of all buyers and 94% of buyers aged 25-44 using the Internet to search for homes it is highly likely that you could find a home you like while you are searching...
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Conventional mortgages

One of the common types of mortgages are conventional loans – both insured and uninsured.  The difference is whether you have 20% down or not.  If you do not have...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Fettuccine Alfredo

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...
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