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6 Creative Ways to Sell your Home in 2013…
Tired of the Same Old Boring Real Estate Flyer? Let’s Explore some New and Creative Ways to Sell your Home in Apple Valley, Lakeville, Rosemount or Eagan! We’ll Discover Why these Creative Ideas can Better Sell your Townhome in Farmington or Burnsville too! Real Estate Marketing has changed in so many ways over the past 15 years. During the time I have been Listing and Selling Homes in the South of the River, I have seen [...]
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The art of writing an offer, 5 things to know…
Searching for the perfect South of the River home consumes the attention of every buyer. The thrill of the hunt kicks in as we scour the computer for a hot new listing. Our senses are on red alert as we drive through a new neighborhood for the first time, scanning for swingsets, bikes and kids. We notice parks and commute routes, roofs and siding, backyards and decks like we have never seen them before. Then we [...]
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10580 170th Street, Lakeville MN
If you are looking to Buy a Home in Lakeville, be sure to see this Gorgeous Modified Two Story for Sale in Lakeville, MN! It’s well worth the visit, make it the first home on your list! “When we first moved in, the thing I was most excited about was the opportunity to entertain our Friends and Family! We can have more than 10 people in the kitchen alone and it’s still super comfortable. Plus for our [...]
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Top 3 Reasons to Sell your Home in 2013…
The Real Estate Market is off to a roaring start! From my perspective and experience, I believe it’s going to be a banner year! I can’t speak for the entire country, but I’m confident in my opinion for our local South of the River Home Sales! Below are my top 3 Reasons 2013 will be a great year if you’re considering “Selling my Home in Apple Valley, Eagan, Lakeville, Rosemount and Farmington Minnesota!” 1) Inventory Levels are [...]
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1110 Singing Hills Drive, Lonsdale MN
If you are looking to Buy a Home in Lonsdale, be sure to see this Gorgeous Walkout Rambler for Sale in Lonsdale, MN! It’s well worth the visit, make it the first home on your list! This home is nestled on a Natural Pond Lot with all the upgrades including Maple Floors, Cabinets and Trim, Open Great Room Design, Volume Ceilings, Two Fireplaces, Luxury Owner’s suite, Custom Blinds, Gorgeous Deck overlooking the Pond plus a Walkout [...]
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Twin Cities Real Estate Home Sales December 17, 2012
The chase to 2013 is on, and we are pleased by the prospects ahead. Given the upward progress of the 2012 housing market, many homeowners may find that their properties will be worth more next year. That’s a nice change of pace for potential sellers, and for residential real estate as a whole, and is a direct result of widespread improvements in the marketplace. Most of the positive trends we have seen in 2012 should [...]
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5 Reasons Saving a Little Money on an Inspection can Cost you a Fortune..
The costs of Buying a Home in Minnesota add up quickly and often cause Buyers to skimp on expenses when it comes to having an inspection. Passing up the chance to do a Private Inspection on the Home you are Buying can be a costly mistake. The top 5 Reasons a Buyer would be wise to have a Home Inspection include: 1) Even ‘New Things’ can be a problem. Don’t assume that just because the Roof, [...]
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Sell your Home for $10,000 more this Spring, let me show you how….
Selling your Lakeville or Farmington Home this upcoming Spring for top dollar means planning and prepping now. It’s time to schedule your Home-Prep Walk Thru, a quick preliminary meeting during which I’ll give you valuable advise to ensure you prep your home wisely. How to best Prep your Home for Sale depends on many factors including: Eventual price point or value of your home Amount of investment you can make into your home ahead of [...]
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Is this a Buyer’s or Seller’s Market? This is a Debate to Watch…
Where has the Twin Cities real estate market been and where is it heading? This monthly summary provides an overview of current trends and projections for future activity. Narrated by Cari Linn (2012 President, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®), video produced by Chelsie Lopez. | CLICK HERE to view in a separate window or just click the embedded clip below:
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What’s the Difference between a Pre-Approval Letter and a Loan Commitment?
Pre-approval Letters are nearly mandatory in today’s real estate market. They have been around since the mid 1990′s when I became a Realtor. A few years ago, an additional option for verifying the Buyers’ Loan Status became available and incorporated into our standard Minnesota Purchase Agreements. This additional tool is often called a Mortgage Loan Commitment. What’s the difference between a pre-approval letter and a loan commitment letter? The Pre-approval letter is written by a Loan Officer [...]
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