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Providing humorous and serious posts about life in Saint Paul and the Twin Cities. Posts with questions and issues that buyers, sellers and investors should consider as well recommendations and comments about local restaurants and shopping. We like to eat local, shop local and share our experiences with our readers.
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The Step-Up Program From MHFA Traditionally, there have been special programs provided through the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency that have been designed only for MN first time home buyers. Last December, however, all of that changed! While there is still a wide array of great programs for MN f...
09/19/2013
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Price vs Value-What's important for St Paul Home Sellers to know By Rochelle Allison and the Rochelle Allison Real Estate Team   You've heard the news that homes values are up 14% over last year in the St Paul real estate market.  Now you're wondering, is it too late to list my home this year?  T...
09/01/2013
After all the rain we have had so far this year, it has been a challenge to get out to any of the rooftop patios around the Twin Cities.  We have had a few pop up over the last year that are providing a fun new experience for the Twin Cities dining patrons.  I have decided to get out this summer ...
06/23/2013
It is that time of year again.  The birds are back, the lakes are melting, and homes are coming back on the Market! Wouldn't you want to be the first of your friends in your brand new Woodbury home? Normally I would say you could take the family out in the backyard and play some catch but we are ...
04/09/2013
Well - spring market is upon us - yes, even with the cold weather and 'snow-globe' like snow falls! The twin cities real estate inventory (homes active on the market for sale) is astonishingly low!  The buyers are out there - we just need inventory!  Click on the link below and see what is happen...
02/06/2013
I came across this article in Realtormag.realtor.org. Interesting stuff!!  Mortgage giant Fannie Mae recently offered some predictions of what the housing market’s “normal” will look like in the next two years.  In its report, “Transition to ‘Normal’?”, Fannie says while the housing market has sh...
01/30/2013
Year-over-year rise: 7.8% Vacancy rate: 2.2% Median monthly rent: $1,272.50 It seems builders aren't building apartments fast enough in the Twin Cities. Rents have risen rapidly, even as construction of new apartments grows.source: money.cnn.com  So - with interest rates being as low as they are ...
01/14/2013
A tax break that has saved struggling homeowners from paying thousands of dollars to the IRS is just days away from expiring. If the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 does not get extended by Congress by the end of the year, homeowners will have to start paying income taxes on the port...
12/26/2012
At the top of many holiday gift lists each year is a new puppy, kitten or furry friend. One great way to celebrate the holidays is to help an animal in need. Pet adoption is affordable and will have an incredible impact on your family. If you are thinking of adopting a pet during the holiday, ani...
12/13/2012
The fiscal cliff is coming our way. But, what does it mean to the average American taxpayer? Let's take a look at the ways the fiscal cliff can, and will, impact you. The "Extenders", a group of short-term tax benefits that have been extended regularly for more than 20 years, expired Dec. 31, 201...
12/06/2012
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Some Author Information: Rochelle Allison believes there are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional – integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how she works. Serious posts about life in Saint Paul and surrounding areas. Posts with questions and issues that buyers, sellers and investors should consider as well recommendations and comments about local restaurants and shopping. We like to eat local, shop local and share our experiences with our readers.