When looking for a townhome, an Association Resale Disclosure is an important document that should be carefully reviewed by you and your Realtor. Listed are 4 keys points to look for when choosing to accept an association....
What's holding you back? Maybe it's your credit score or the thought of a down payment. Buying a home is more affordable than you might think! Don't spend your hard-earned money paying someone else's mortgage when you can afford to buy your own home....
We want to move in 6 months, when should we start looking for a home? Sheryl Petrashek shares a month by month break down of what to expect....
Don't get caught in the trap of renting! There are many benefits to homeownership. One of the top benefits is being able to protect yourself from rising rents by locking in your housing cost for the life of your mortgage. Don’t Become Trapped A recent article by...
Last week I met a delightful young couple from an online request to show one of my listings. Currently they are looking online for houses, then contacting the listing agents to see individual homes. It's a normal way to start the process of buying a home, years ago...
A Private Home Inspection is routinely requested in today's Real Estate Transaction. Over the past 10 years the duration, scope and details of these inspections has increased substantially. The most common question in a Home Seller's mind is, "What might the Buyers ask for after their...
Shadow inventory, the very mention of it brings fear to Realtors, Brokers, Mortgage Officers and Homesellers! The term Shadow Inventory is used to describe the large volume of homes, currently foreclosed and held by banks, just waiting to hit the market. Some fear the Shadow Inventory...
Today I met with a fantastic young couple preparing to buy their first home. Our discussion touched on the time needed to complete the purchase. Initially they were worried about starting the process too soon, concerned they might find a home they loved early in the looking process and not...
The prices are falling, the prices are falling! Buyers in all of Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville and Farmington are eagerly shopping for the 'Best Deal', and rightfully so. Listening to clients discuss their purchase while riding in my car between showings is instrumental...
The availability of HUD Homes South of the River is increasing steadily. A HUD Home is a specific type of foreclosure. The loan on the home was an FHA , a type of loan ensured by the Federal Government. When these homes fall into foreclosure,...
