Buying a Home

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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Need more money for a down payment?

Is lack of enough money for a down payment holding you back from buying a home? It is possible to buy even if you don't have a big down payment. Most people...
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Condo inspection pays off

Although most buyers in our market have an inspection when buying a house or townhouse, many will pass when buying a condo. Don't be fooled into thinking there is nothing to...
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Weather is what we get

In the words of Mark Twain, "Climate is what we expect, weather is what we get."  Weather in the Twin Cities is a central character in our sense of place… and a...
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How to Assess the Real Cost of a Fixer-Upper House

Some helpful tips from the National Association of REALTORS… When you buy a fixer-upper house, you can save a ton of money, or get yourself in a financial fix. 1....
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