Buying a Home

Weekly real estate update 3/17/23 – multiple offers increase, know your needs vs wants

New and coming soon listings are holding their own as multiple offers continue to increase along with pending sales. I talked to an agent this week who had 6 multiple...
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Spring 2023 Buyer Guide…. free download

There’s no denying the housing market has delivered a fair share of challenges to homebuyers over the past few years and again in 2023. With so many changes, you probably...
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Weekly real estate market update 3/03/23… what you should know about rising mortgage rates

Showings popped up again after last week’s storm, in line with the increase in new listings. If you are a buyer with an eye on the market you probably noticed...
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New scam threat… bogus Home Warranty Letters

In 2019 the big real estate scam was “Local Records Office” scam letters… now the Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) is warning about scam letters with bogus warnings about home...
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How to lower your debt to income ratio….

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will examine your overall financial health. They will obtain a credit report, ask for proof of income, and calculate your debt-to-income (DTI)...
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Super Real Estate Agent… 15 years in a row

The Super Real Estate Agents list is compiled yearly by Twin Cities Business and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.All Super Real Estate Agents have been evaluated based on overall client satisfaction and whether a consumer would highly recommend them to...
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4 Home Binder Printables for Any Stage of Homeownership, and How to Set up the Binder

Looking for a better way to organize your home? Try making a home binder with these 4 printables for any stage of homeownership.
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Searching for Saunas… homes for sale with saunas

When I read in this Sunday’s Star Tribune that “Minnesota has become the epicenter of a sauna revival” it resonated with me. My sister-in-law is Finnish, and a sauna has always...
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