Buying a Home

How to get organized for a move

Moving is a big undertaking that can be very stressful if you don’t take the time to make a plan. The biggest pitfall for most people who end up having...
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Fostering connections in Windsor Green

I was stunned to learn from Windsor Green resident Lisa Cook that one in four people live alone in the US… and that one in four say they haven't had a meaningful...
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Walking to the grocery store

After spending a week in Manhattan recently I was reminded of how much I love being able to walk to places… not only to parks, trails and entertainment but also...
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Top 5 Home Warranty Claims

Home Warranties are part of Minnesota purchase agreements… will there be one or not? and if so, who is going to pay for it, buyer or seller? Wondering whether it...
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Common Buyer Questions… including what it costs to use a Realtor

Why use a Realtor to help me buy a home, can't I just search online and visit open houses? Won't that save me money? Searching online and visiting open houses...
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Why does it seem like nearly every house I find that I like online is already sold?!

It seems like clients are always finding listings that they like online… only to learn that they already have offers when I check them out. Why is that? When a property has...
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How one late payment could kill your mortgage approval in a hurry

Credit score requirements for getting a mortgage are more important than ever and most lenders now require a score of at least 640 to get financing approval. Your interest rate will...
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Do you need a license to rent out rooms or an apartment in your home?

With high demand for rental properties and low interest financing available more people are thinking about buying homes with the intent to rent all or a portion of the space....
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