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Minneapolis-St. Paul Median Sale Price and Percent Foreclosures by MLS Area 2007-2009

Median sale price in the Minneapolis-St. Paul 13-county metropolitan area dropped an average of 15.7% in 2009… but real estate is always local and there can be big differences from...
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Sunday’s Site – General Store of Minnetonka

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area The General Store of Minnetonka, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, began when the founder decided to expand...
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It Won’t Be Empty Long!

We got a call this week about a home that needs staging.  It's had a lot of showings, but no one has made an offer.  I know why……..it's empty…….no furniture. ...
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Traditional Sales Going Up…Lender-Owned Sales Going Down

In 2009, lender-mediated sales accounted for 43.0% of all Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area home sales. The percent of foreclosures improved throughout the year, however, and January continued the trend. Traditional pending sales were 28.0% higher...
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Mortgage insurance updates…

Another mortgage insurance company has announced that the Minneapolis St Paul metro area is no longer in a declining market.  There are now a couple different options for mortgage companies...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies

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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Drive-By Inspections

"Deal with it now or deal with it later."  That's a phrase I've heard my father, Neil Saltzman, say many times.    Here in the Twin Cities, there are two...
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Buying Your First Home – 5 Questions to Ask before Starting Your Search

Buying your first home is one of those dual experiences… both exciting and scary at the same time! Even though right now is a great time to be a first-time...
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Sunday’s Site – Minnehaha Dog Park, Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area I have had enough clients rave about the Minnehaha Park Off-Leash Recreational Area (aka Minnehaha Dog Park) that I...
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She’s Here!!!

Our First Grandchild has arrived!!!!  My bet was for Feb 10th, but she was a week late and was born on Feb 16th.  But….I did predict the EXACT weight!!  Sophia...
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