Buying a Home

A Guide to Understanding a Residential Appraisal

If you are purchasing a home, part of the financing process is obtaining an appraisal. Buyers sometimes confuse this with an inspection, which is different. An inspection is an opinion...
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What is your non-negotiable top priority?

Most buyers have a list of what they want in a home and neighborhood but they rarely find everything on the list in one property. Choosing the right home for you...
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Listen – Hear What You Could be Missing

I remember about a year ago, on a beautiful spring morning I was a featured speaker at the Mac Groveland Home Remodeling Fair. I stopped into the auditorium before the...
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The five most important things to keep in mind when buying 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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Minneapolis home values near LRT performed 62.7% better

Location near public transportation may be the new mantra. A new study recently released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that nationwide,...
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What are seller paid closing costs?

Buyers and sellers alike are often confused by 'seller paid closing costs'… what are they, exactly? First, let's look at what closing costs are in general. Both buyer and seller...
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“Can I trust you?”

I recently read an account from a home remodeler who said he was always curious about why people ask several different remodelers for bids. He said he has learned that it...
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How long does the seller have to respond to an offer?

When we put together an offer on a property most buyers ask how long the seller has to respond… and are surprised there is no time limit unless it is...
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