Buying a Home

The Value of Green Space

Earlier this week I met with people planning to sell their townhouse. When I looked to see what had been selling in their complex I found only two units like...
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Planes…how many? where?

On Monday I talked about trains, so I thought it only fitting to talk about the impact of planes on where you live as well this week. I did a...
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Trains…how many? how fast?

If you are looking at a home with a railroad track nearby it can be important to know the frequency and speed of trains using the track. You can ask...
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First-time Homebuyers Guide

Do you have questions about buying a home? The Minnesota Association of Realtors has created a helpful Home Buying Guide that you can download for free. It includes… Can you afford a home?...
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First-Time Homebuyers and Foreclosures…a good fit?

Both foreclosure and first-time homebuyer sales are up…both good signs for the market and a sign that many first-time homebuyers are buying foreclosed homes. According to a recent survey for Trulia Inc. and...
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Sometimes It Feels Like a Seller’s Market

Working with buyers lately I have been reminded more and more of the early 2000's…when you diligently watched the market and ran to be the first to find a good...
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The Selling-Buying Emotional Roller Coaster

If you have ever bought or sold a home, you probably know what I mean about the roller coaster of emotions that come with making these big decisions.  If this...
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Walkability…what is your location’s walk score?

More and more, I find buyers are taking walkability into account when choosing a neighborhood…asking about proximity to trails, parks, libraries and coffee shops in addition to basic services such as...
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