Twin Cities Real Estate and News » Buying, Community News, Real Estate Tips, Selling » Blaine Real Estate – Loving Your Blaine, MN Home Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive Blaine Real Estate – Loving Your Blaine, MN Home Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive Blaine Real Estate –  Loving Your Blaine, MN Home Doesn’t Have To Be Expensive. “What can I do to get my home ready?” This question is often posed when someone is ready to sell a home, but it doesn’t have to be. Making your home repairs and upgrades as needed can actually lead to a happier home owning lifestyle and will also mean that you are ready to go, when and if, it is time to sell your home. Home improvements can be costly, but they don’thave to be. There are many projects that can be done inexpensively and relatively quickly that will deli... 12/06/2012

  Twin Cities Real Estate and News » Buying, Community News, Selling » Blaine Real Estate – Blaine MN Flip Your Home Through 2014 Blaine Real Estate – Blaine MN Flip Your Home Through 2014 Blaine Real Estate – Blaine MN Flip Your Home Through 2014. If you are considering investing in real estate in the new year or in selling your Blaine homethat was recently purchased, you’ll be excited to know that the Federal Housing Administration has agreed to a temporary extension on the waiver on home flipping. At one point in time, home owners were required to hold title for more than 90 days before selling their Blaine Real Estate. Now however, you can buy your home, fix it up, and resell it without time restrictions, per the original policy put into place in 2010 by the Obama administration.  ... 12/05/2012

You are here: Twin Cities Real Estate and News » Community News, Real Estate Tips » Blaine MN Holiday Housekeeping and Your Home Blaine MN Holiday Housekeeping and Your Home   Blaine MN Holiday Housekeeping and Your Home. Is a clean house on your list for Santa this year? If not, it may be worth considering since time just seems to evaporate this time of year.  Between attending Blaine community and work socials, school events for children, and family gatherings, it seems there is little chance to enjoy the season while still keeping up with tasks related to maintaining your beautiful Blaine home. Perhaps you feel guilty having someone else clean your home.  If this is the case, consider the many other jobs you outsource during the holidays, from dining away from home to babysitting or... 11/30/2012

Home market trends in Blaine MN Real estate market data in Blaine MN by Joel Friday of Keller Williams Classic Realty Are home prices rising yet The Lakes in Blaine MN 55449 ? Median sale price in Blaine MN Latest trends in Blaine MN The median list price in November for single family homes in Minneapolis is $329,900. The list prices increased by 2.8% from the previous month. The price per square foot for listings in this area is $119. Looks like the median sale price trend is wrong, I will check in on this issue.     Blaine homes for sale by Keller Williams Classic Under 100,000 100,000 - 150,000 150,000 - 200,000 200,000 - 250,000 250,000 - 300,000 300,000 - 400,000 400,000 - 500,000 500,000 + What are the schools like in Blaine MN 55449? Great restaurants in Blaine MN 55449? 11/15/2012

Inventories of existing homes are down and prices are up in Blaine MN. There is a shortage of good homes on the market and there are not enough properties to meet current demand. We are down to 2.7 months worth of inventory and that's as low as I've ever seen it. Many sellers take their homes off the market in the fall because they think they will not sell in the fall or winter, but that isn't the case this year. If you are evening thinking of selling, give me a call!   10/18/2012

This is not a personal ad cut from a 1980's classified ad section. However it does signify a trend. as more single females are looking to buy homes than ever before. So if you are a single gal (or guy), what's stopping you from buying your first home? Going solo on a home purchase for women is a trend in today’s real estate market. It’s not surprising to me. As a REALTOR® with over a decade of experience in the north and east Twin Cities metro, I know several self assured women who have leaped off of the home-buying fence and purchased a home on their own. And believe me, age does not matter. Women in their 20’s and on up into senior years buy homes without a male cosigner. In fact, the WSJ online reported that single women now outpace single men in home purchases.   What type of home i... 08/17/2012

LOCAL INFORMATION IS ESSENTIAL I’ve selected the Red Oak Neighborhood in Blaine MN to show just how important local information can be.  The housing statistics on the first page below are for the entire city of Blaine and are not necessarily accurate or detailed enough to make a good local decision.  The second page is a customized breakout specific to our neighborhood.  As you can see, the local figures are quite different and much more detailed.  The median price for the City of Blaine was up 4.6% at $159,950.  However the Red Oak Neighborhood median price was down across all categories with Traditional Sales at $150,000, Foreclosure Sales at $104,900, and Short Sales at $117,750.  When making a decision, you need the most recent detailed local information you can get your hands on.  ... 02/08/2012

Selling an Anoka County Home You have a beautiful Anoka County home you need to sell. It is not a short sale but you know you will be competing with them, as lender mediated and bank owned properties are scattered from Blaine to East Bethel and back again. Selling an Anoka County Home shouldn't be difficult but it can seem like very real estate website you visit, the agent is a short sale expert. But you want a REALTOR® that can market your home to stand out from the pack because YOUR home is not a diamond in the rough…It is a shimmering gem that should attract buyers who are buying the dream, not the price. Such is the dilemma of the traditional seller in today’s market; How do you find a REALTOR® to make your home stand out from the pack?   That’s my job. See when my colleagues were ... 02/06/2012

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      Townhomes, Single Family Homes, Twin Homes, Oh MY! Yes, first time homebuyers in Blaine Minnesota have lots of options in 2012. Whether you want the opportunity of a foreclosure, the security of buying from a traditional sellers or the ability to live in a brand new home, there are many affordable options for the first time homebuyer in Blaine. With price per square foot at $88, first homes in Blaine, MN are incredibly affordable.   The number of new listings decreased considerably in Blaine, Minnesota through 2011 as did the average sales price. Blaine’s lender mediated foreclosure/short sale homes in the lower price points that worked their way through the system continued to affect the average sales price. With this the average price per square foot dropped over 11% from tripl... 02/04/2012

  The number of new listings decreased considerably in Blaine, Minnesota through 2011 as did the average sales price. Blaine’s lender mediated foreclosure/short sale homes in the lower price points that worked their way through the system continued to affect the average sales price. With this the average price per square foot dropped over 11% from triple digits to $88/sq ft. The lower pricing has brought out the buyers as closed sales are up for Blaine in 2011 over 2010. Listings are moving at relatively the same pace taking just a week longer to sell than in the previous year, up from 125 to 132 days on the market. Blaine sellers did receive a bit less than asking than in 2010 but still over 92% This north metro community has sold through most of its current home inventory and remains ... 01/13/2012

Looking To Buy Blaine Foreclosures? Are you thinking about buying one of the foreclosures in Blaine? Whether you own your own home now or are a Minnesota first time home buyer, you will want to learn the basics before going out to buy. While there are many great values in Blaine foreclosuresyou will want to be prepared for how to negotiate your offer. Information About Blaine When looking to buy a suburban home to the Twin Cities make the city of Blaine one of your possibilities. Just 13 miles from Minneapolis and 20 miles from Saint Paul, Blaine offers all the benefits of a Twin Cities suburb. As a neighboring community to the Twin Cities, the City of Blaine has doubled its population over the last 3 decades. Mostly located in the County of Anoka, some portions of Blaine are in Ramsey ... 12/14/2011

Selling a home today in Blaine can be a big challenge, especially with the tough competition from nearby short sales and foreclosures. Real estate values have been declining in part because of the low sales prices offered by banks who need to unload their inventory of their real estate owned. Roughly half of the sales in today's MN real estate market has come from non-bank home sellers. Are you searching for help to sell your Blaine home? Benefits of Using A Real Estate Agent It's never been more important to work with a Blaine real estate agent who understands the recent trends in Blaine market values. When we come out and visit your property to complete a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA), we will compare your home to all of the recent sales in your neighborhood. We will need to look ... 10/18/2011

One of a kind single level home in a great location in Blaine. Now priced at $149,900 you get a beautiful yard backing up to a wildlife sanctuary and a park just a block away. Inside there is an open floor plan from the kitchen to living room and dining room. It has 2 bedrooms and a large laundry room with an area for an office. Check out the photo video tour: Go to my website for more information! 08/26/2011

Matt Johnson | Keller Williams Premier Realty | (800) 651-7515 Able St NE, Blaine, MN 4BR/2BA Single Family House offered at $186,000 Year Built 1997 Sq Footage 2,110 Bedrooms 4 Bathrooms 2 full, 0 partial Floors Unspecified Parking 2 Car garage Lot Size .240 acres HOA/Maint $0 per month DESCRIPTION 3 bedrooms on 1 level, 2 tasteful baths, deck w/pergola, stainless kitchen, family room w/custom fireplace surround & dimmable lighting, hardwoods, vaulted living room, amusement room & oversized 2 1/2 car garage. see additional photos below PROPERTY FEATURES - Central A/C - Central heat - Fireplace - High/Vaulted ceiling - Hardwood floor - Family room - Living room - Bonus/Rec room - Office/Den - Dining room - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stove/Oven - Microwave - Stainless steel appliances ... 08/02/2011

Interested in selling your home in Blaine, Minnesota? You likely know the importance of pricing your home correctly for the market and your area, and have taken care of major repairs and decluttering. But some other surprising factors can help sell your home, as mentioned in this article: 1. Neighbors We all know that bad neighbors can be bad news for selling a house; their unkept landscaping and old rusted lawnmower in the yard can be a turn-off to potential buyers. But conversely, they can be a huge asset as you sell. Your neighbors have personal motivation to secure good neighbors. They may know people who are looking, and/or they can help sell browsing buyers who have questions about the neighborhood. 2. Sensory Appeal It's easy to overdo it in this area, and it's also tricky - the ... 06/22/2011

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Coming up on April 9-10, 2011 (Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 5pm) at the National Sports Center  in Blaine is the Home Improvement & Design Expo. National Sports Center Location: 1700 105th Avenue, Blaine MN 55449 There will be up to 150 Unique Exhibitors and two stages of FREE non-stop speakers, presentations & demos. Come and see everything A-Z that will make your home a masterpiece! This is the SMART place to find the BEST PRICES on the latest products & services being offered by local contractors and retailers in Minnesota!  Have a project coming up?  Get FREE info to start your project right. More info at for the Spring Home Improvement & Design Show here! FREE Tickets courtesy Chuck Carstensen RE/Max Results and Troy Crowe of Kitchen-eez.com.  Message Chuck via this blog or call 61... 03/17/2011

Lennar Announces The Woods At Quail Creek Grand Opening In Blaine, Minnesota Customers will be amazed by the Sinclair model priced from the low $300's   PRLog (Press Release) - Mar 09, 2011 - Lennar is excited about becoming a part of the Blaine Community with the grand opening of its Sinclair model at The Woods at Quail Creek.  Lennar carefully selected the Woods at Quail Creek because it offers a true neighborhood experience where homebuyers will appreciate the warm and intimate setting of a smaller enclave of homes surrounded by natural forest.  Recently named among the "Top 100 Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine, the City of Blaine is a popular destination for growing families and young professionals. With all that the Twin Cities have to offer within an easy, quick commute, Bla... 03/10/2011

City of Blaine, MN city of Blaine, MN was originally a part of Anoka, which is another city in the state of Minnesota. Unlike the other cities around the area, the city of Blaine, MN was not a farming community. Due to environmental factors and conditions, the city of Blaine, MN was unable to farm but was known for their hunting skills. The city of Blaine, MN is a beautiful suburban community that is not far from the metropolitan area. This particular city’s real estate has become popular due to its prime location near the Twin Cities. Along with being a prime location, the city of Blaine, MN offers the community the beautiful and relaxing scenery provided by dozens of parks and trails. These parks include the amenities of playgrounds, camping, nature walks, as well as athletic fields f... 02/16/2011