Buying a Home

Ready to buy? 5 important things to keep in mind

There aren’t many experiences that are both as exciting and scary as buying a home. Be careful not to get so swept up in the experience that you don’t keep...
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How do you know what you can qualify for?

So you have decided you want to buy a new home – now what? How do you figure out what you can qualify for? The easy answer is to talk...
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I’m ready to buy a home… what are the steps in the process?

Most people start their home buying process by dream searching online… next often comes going to open houses. But when you are ready to move past the dreaming stage and...
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Can you spot Mid-Century-Modern design elements in this house?

It’s pretty easy to spot mid-century-modern design furnishings and decor… can you also spot mid-century-modern architectural design elements? This home built in 1953 is not a classic mid-century-modern, but it...
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Insider’s Guide to the 15 First-Ring Suburbs

There are more than 100 suburbs surrounding the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, but only 15 are first-ring suburbs… cities which touch either Minneapolis or St. Paul. These...
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What is a lien waiver and why do I need one?

If contractors don’t get paid after completing work on a property they have the right to file a lien on the property similar to a mortgage lien. This kind of...
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10 Tips for Taking the Trauma out of Buying a Home

1. Find a Realtor who is simpatico. Homebuying is not just a big financial commitment, it is also an emotional one. The Realtor you choose to work with will be...
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Mortgage rates – what happened?

Mortgage interest rates have climbed over the past couple weeks and it doesn’t look like we will see much correction. Last week the Fed met and didn’t change rates as...
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