Buying a Home

Reverse Mortgage Foreclosures… subject to HUD Guidelines 24CFR206.125

I recently encountered a couple different properties that were both being sold subject to HUD Guidelines 24CFR206.125. Huh? What does that mean?! The guidelines are stipulations for the sale of...
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February 2017 real estate market update… supply of homes for sale is down nationwide

The supply of homes for sale is not only down in the Twin Cities, it is down dramatically nationwide as you can see from the chart below from Keeping Current...
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First-Time Homeowner Regrets

I found the results of a study of recent homeowners conducted by NerdWallet fascinating. Their Home Buyer Reality Report divided answers to a number of questions about the homebuying process...
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5 important things to keep in mind when searching for a home

From buying your first home to your last, it is easy to get so caught up in finding your 'dream home' that you lose sight of your reality. Here are five important...
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Why do you need title insurance?

When you buy a home why should you get title insurance? The quick easy answer is that your lender will require it.  Title insurance protects the lender from any title...
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Common Homebuyer Questions

Do I need a Realtor? How much does it cost? If you are like most buyers, you don't need a Realtor to find homes for sale… they are available online...
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January 2017 market update… only 1-month supply of $120k-$250k homes

What struck me most in reviewing market stats for January 2017 was looking at historical charts of inventory and months supply of homes for sale. Both are the lowest they...
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Lyrics Can Soothe Our Fears As Well As Guide Our Lives.

"In every life we have some trouble. But when you worry, you make it double." - Bobby McFerrin "Don’t Worry be Happy".
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