Buying a Home

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day

We attended a seminar yesterday about the new Energy Disclosure Report that will be part of the Minneapolis Time of Sale TISH inspections starting January 15, 2020… how fitting that...
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Things buyers wish they knew………….

There’s a lot they don’t teach you in school. One thing many look forward to is buying their first home. After going through the process, many wish they had more...
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Thinking of moving? Where you live can have a profound effect on you…

Where you live can have a profound effect on you… if it doesn’t fit, your life can feel out of synch. You may not even realize it, but somehow being...
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2020 real estate projections that may surprise you

from my blog at Keeping Current Matters This will be an interesting year for residential real estate. With a presidential election taking place this fall and talk of a possible...
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Historical cost of renting vs buying

Wondering whether it makes more sense to buy or rent? There are many factors to consider, but from a purely financial standpoint, the average percentage of income needed to afford...
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NAR cracks down on “off-market” and “pocket listings”

The board of directors of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) voted last month (11-11-19) to ban the controversial practice of “off-market” and “pocket listings”… so named because listing agents...
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Snapshot of today’s home buyers and sellers… 6 records set

I find data fascinating, and I always look forward to the annual profiles of buyers and sellers compiled by the National Association of Realtors. There were a number of records...
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Don’t get hung up on home prices. It’s cost that is most important.

Home buying activity (demand) is up, and the number of available listings (supply) is down. When demand outpaces supply, prices appreciate. That’s why firms are beginning to increase their projections...
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