Buying a Home

Regional Guide to Schools

It seems hard to believe that today is back-to-school for many area schools! If you have school age children, schools can be one of the most important considerations in choosing a...
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Dual Agency…and other agency relationships in real estate transactions

Last week I talked about what it means to be represented by a buyer's agent..and about the fiduciary responsibilities involved in all agency relationships in real estate transactions. I promised to...
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What does it cost to have a Realtor help you buy a home?

After I was asked at open houses again last weekend about what it costs to use a Realtor to help buy a property I realized it has been over a...
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What happens at a real estate closing?

I have always had a lot of questions about this!  So what happens at closings?  Where do I go for it?  Who will be there? In Minnesota,we  use an independent...
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Is your lender an FHA Direct Endorsement lender?

Until about a year ago not many lenders were FHA Direct Endorsement lenders but it didn't really matter…because only about 5-6% of all loans were FHA loans. In June of...
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Patience is an Art

"Be patient and you will be happy!"  I can still hear my mother's words of advice (over and over!)  I think I can finally understand what she meant.  If you...
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About dogs and townhomes…

I have had several townhome listings lately and it's interesting what the sellers tell me when I ask about pet restrictions, specifically dogs. There is a height, weight and number...
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Welcome Home…9 things not to forget to do when you move

It doesn't matter if you are buying or selling, moving can be one of the most frazzling parts of the process. That said, moving into your new home ranks right up...
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