Foreclosures-Short Sales

Take a look at this cool new online home search!

In this cyberworld of what seems like a million different search engines, our company has just released a cool new online home search!     What is so cool about this...
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Rehab loans

With the Economic Stimulus package, many cities are offering rehab loans for homeowners.  Bloomington has a new program that allows you to purchase a foreclosed home and apply for up...
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FHA 203K streamline rehab loans

Many homebuyers are looking at foreclosure properties that need some work.  One way to do that is by using a rehab loan such as an FHA 203K.  This loan allows...
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10 Common Misconceptions about Buying Short Sales

I have had a number of people ask me about short sales this week so thought it was only fitting to pair off my 10 Common Misconceptions about Buying Foreclosures...
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Free Foreclosure Listings – 10 Common Misconceptions about Buying Foreclosures

It amazes me when I hear about people who have paid a subscription fee to get foreclosure listings. I don't know about other parts of the country, but here in the...
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House vs Townhome vs Condo – Historical Market Overview

NOTE: see Months Supply of Inventory by property type in monthly Market Updates for current comparative information When I start to work with first-time home buyers I am frequently asked whether...
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Vacant Buildings in Saint Paul

I’ve been getting a number of calls from potential home buyers asking about Saint Paul’s  recent changes to the way vacant buildings are handled.  The Star Tribune ran an article a couple...
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2009 Stimulus Package

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on Tuesday by President Obama.  The package will give some tax credits, direct aid and discretionary spending projects....
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