Buying a Home

Empty nesters buying retirement nests early

Today's buyer's market and low interest rates provide a great opportunity for empty nesters to buy their next nest… or multiple nests… even before they are ready to move. The...
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Ready to buy? Answers to some common buyer questions

1. How do I figure out my price range? You probably already have a pretty good idea of what monthly payment you feel you can handle, and most online sites have...
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What is most important to you? an updated kitchen, number of baths or garage stalls, walking to a coffee shop, living near a park or trail, or…

Whether you are buying or selling a home or making other life decisions, there is almost always some compromise involved. It's usually not too hard to come up with a...
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Does it make sense to buy a place for your college student?

The idea of buying a place for your kid while in college has been around for a long time, and was even part of the inspiration for the "Kiddie Condo" FHA loan program. With...
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Why are condos harder to sell than houses or townhomes?

In a nutshell, condos are harder to sell right now primarily because they are harder to buy than houses or townhomes due to financing restrictions. Looking at the historical chart...
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Finding Community in Windsor Green

New Brighton's Windsor Green was the first owner-occupied townhome complex in Minnesota and it was carefully designed to be an enticing reason to transition from a house. With spacious units...
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Boomers buying 2nd homes closer to family

Thinking of buying a condo close to family as a second home? This is a growing trend that has been helped by the new affordability of condos. Condos are the...
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Walkable St. Anthony Park

St. Anthony Park is one of St. Paul’s most charming and popular walkable neighborhoods. With hilly terrain, winding streets and large irregular lots, it was first developed in the late 1800’s as estates for...
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