Eric's Blog

I strive to help protect your financial future with my own professional conduct and the conduct of those that I refer to you. Make sure the people and firms you trust most with your financial future are honest and trustworthy. Here are Feburary's enforcement actions against persons regulated by ...

Excuse me!!!  Are you thinking of selling a home or a rental property in the next week, month, year? Have you heard the pitch "Use me to sell your home and if I don't sell it in 39, or 60, etc. days, I buy it"? Well I'm here to tell you in as soft and gentle a way possible that it's "BS"!  That's...

I was looking at an article that discussed all of the different reasons agents are being sued and some of them were legitimate, but some they were warning about related to social media, copyright protection and others made me start thinking.  Do you think agents purchasing single property web add...

Recently AVID Ratings released their annual surnvey of home buyers for 2010 and found these features as the top ten must haves in a new home. 1. Large kitchen with an island 2. Energy efficient appliances, insulation, and windows 3. Home office / study 4. Main-floor master suite 5. Outdoor living...

Check out this report on the market factors that matter to you. Markets seam to be stable for the time being and inventory levels are getting back to a stable market.     If you have additional questions related to today's market or are looking to make a move in th enear future, please give us a ...

Admittedly it can be very difficult to get your property sold in a down or buyers market.  Except, it's not impossible.  It can be down.  50% of the homes sold right now are owner occupied and are not foreclosures or short sales.  With strong marketing, honest advise, a hands on approach and an h...

In a down market, the other than a strong pricing strategy, proper and affordable home staging can have the highest impact on getting the property sold and getting the maximum return in value. You can watch TV shows for ideas, enlist the help of a knowlegable Realtor or higher a professional stag...

Our team has a great opportunity for you to own a large two story home in the Hanover area.  Property is currently with the bank and should be on the market in May.  If you are interested in receiving information on new Foreclosure listings before they come to market or the first day on market, p...

Our teaqm has several foreclosures coming to market in the Maple Grove area in the months of March, April and May.  We currently have two townhomes, a single family home and a side by side duplex that area possed to available soon.  Call or e-mail me to be notified of regarding the property infor...

MNDOT has finally received funding to complete the 610 exchange from Hwy. 169 to Hwy. 81 in Maple Grove.  The construction starts with the closing of Hemlock and Revere Lanes in Maple Grove on 11/16/09.  The new Hwy 610 extension will be a 2.74 mile long, four-lane highway from Hwy 169 in Brookly...