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2007
According to a press release this week from the St. Paul Area Association of Realtors (SPAAR), real estate is becoming more affordable in the 13 county Twin Cities metro area. This is due to predicted market correction which is a cause of concern to some homeowners who hoped property values would...
03/16/2007
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When Zillow first hit the web last year, I was intrigued. Wells Fargo Bank had previously offered a similar tool on their website but it was no longer available. When I checked out Zillow, I wasn't surprised to find that like the WF Bank tool, the numbers were only accurate in areas where homes w...
03/15/2007
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So you are once again dreaming of a lake home? The Land of 10,000 Lakes translates into millions of feet of shoreline in the state of Minnesota. But often it seems as only the very wealthy can live on the water's edge. Is that an accurate perception? Stop dreaming and consider a few options that ...
03/15/2007
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First time buyers have many, many questions as they move through the process of buying their dream home. Some of these are general in nature and some are very specific to a property and location. While specific questions are best handled by a local Realtor, wouldn't it be great to have an on-line...
03/14/2007
The local news investigators recently did a story on foreclosed homes that banks are putting on the market in the Twin Cities area. The story had an ominous tone. The reporter visited a home with a hidden camera in tow posing as a potential buyer. Questions were asked about the condition of the h...
03/13/2007
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As many of you have noticed, Minnesota's real estate market has changed. Throughout the late 1990's and into the early 2000's it was a seller's dream market. It seemed like as soon as a sign was posted in the yard, a SOLD sign was attached. Not so anymore, Minnesota is in a full fledged buyers ma...
03/12/2007
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Beautiful well kept family home in Battle Creek area of St. Paul. Sellers installed a brand new roof in February 2007! Price Reduced to $224,900 4+BR/3BA/2Car4 Bedrooms one One LevelHuge Eat-in Kitchen...Seats 8 comfortably!Newer Appliances-All included in sale.Hardwood Flooring FR, DR and BRsLow...
03/12/2007
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Early indicators for 2007 are that rents are on the increase. As occupancy rates rise, often rent increases follow. If you have considered purchasing your first home before, now is the time to revisit the question:Should you rent or buy?I have discovered a great website to help you answer that qu...
03/11/2007
When my husband and I bought our first home, we didn't really have our financial future in mind. We were going to be getting married and needed a place to live. After 4 years of college and sharing dorm rooms and rental houses with friends, we knew that a lease wouldn't work for us. Without any ...
03/10/2007
When my eldest son was in first grade, we were approached by a teacher in the KidU summer school program in Anoka, Minnesota, regarding his potential. During the regular school year, this teacher coordinated the gifted and talented program in a neighboring district. He wanted to make certain tha...
03/10/2007
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