Buying a Home

I will be unable to attend closing… can I sign electronically?

Electronic signing has made life in the real estate world sooo much easier! No longer do we have to travel  across town (or cross country) for signatures on contracts and...
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Homebuying Mythbusters… buying a home isn’t so scary once you know the facts

With Halloween coming tomorrow I couldn't resist sharing this infographic from Keeping Current Matters… Sharlene Hensrud, RE/MAX Results -  First-time Homebuyer Realtor The HomesMSP Team - Sharlene, John, Angela – Minneapolis-St. Paul Realtors...
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How new regulations taking effect October 3, 2015 impact real estate transactions

New loan disclosures and closing procedures take effect for home loans originated after October 3, 2015, with the purpose of making the process of buying and financing a home less...
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Is it getting easier to qualify for a mortgage?

When people learn I am a Realtor I get asked not only about how the market is doing, but also about whether it is getting easier to get a mortgage....
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What recent first-time homebuyers had to say about their experience with Sharlene and Angela of HomesMSP

At a recent closing with first-time home buyers my happy buyer spontaneously sent me the following message, telling me I could use it however I wanted. I decided to share...
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How high does my FICO credit score have to be to buy a home? How much money do I have to put down?

A recent IPSOS survey found that 45% of potential buyers think you need a credit score over 780 to get a mortgage to buy a home. In actuality, the average...
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Crystal repeals Point-of-Sale Inspection requirement

The City Council of Crystal voted to repeal its Point of Sale Inspection last week. This means if you are selling a home in Crystal a city inspection and any...
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For Retirement Couples, Soul Searching Should Come Before House Hunting

Many couples have different ideas about what their lives will be like in retirement. Before you make a move, get both your dreams on the table separately... then discuss them...
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