First-Time Homebuyers

Living where your feet don’t touch the ground

It is weeks like this last one when the wind chill was low enough to close schools that make me dream of living on the downtown Minneapolis skyway system… the...
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FHA changes coming?

On Wednesday, President Obama announced a plan that could save homebuyers hundreds of dollars!  The plan is for FHA to reduce the monthly mortgage insurance premium from 1.35% to .85%...
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3% down conventional loans!

Fannie Mae released new program guidelines over the last week.  Freddie Mac is following along to some extent.  The big announcement from Fannie is a 97% program!  Until late last...
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What is holding renters back from buying a home?

There are many renters that would love to buy a home, but there are a few things that may be holding them back.  The biggest issue most renters have is...
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Energy Fit Homes… a new standard for energy efficiency in existing homes

400,000 + Minnesota Homes Have Inadequate Insulation New energy efficiency standards for existing homes are being set in Minnesota through a new program called Energy Fit Homes. The HERS energy...
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University of Minnesota – Wow!

I can't say what I was expecting when I visited the University of Minnesota campus yesterday. But, I came away with a high respect for this complex organism. It's easy...
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How much do you have to earn to buy a median-priced home?

The National Association of Realtors put together the infographic below with 5 of the most Millenial-Friendly Cities… the most affordable cities for first-time homebuyers. Good news… Minneapolis made the list,...
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