Strong sales numbers and limited inventory are promising for sellers in Plymouth and Wayzata.   Numbers suggest buyers will still have to work hard and be patient in their home search but that new homes are coming to the market and keeping inventory levels stable. There is a slightly higher expired number when compared to other area cities but this could be explained by the price point and a small surge in higher end foreclosures.  Could suggests we are close to the end of foreclosure crisis as the last effected are generally well to do neighborhoods. Seasonal changes and the government shutdown will propbably have a substanial effect in October numbers when published, but with rates expected to increase in the spring, now could be the best time to buy or sell a Plymouth or Wayzata home... 10/18/2013

  Meticulously Maintained 2Story with Awesome Workshop! 4BR/3BA/2car  This HOME has SOLD!!   Updates Throughout!—NEW Electric range, dishwasher, water heater and carpeting on stairs and upstairsbedrooms. Remodeled/updated upper level bathrooms. Updated light fixtures throughout home. Awesome Location —The Bass Lake Highlands is a quiet neighborhood and convenient to everything! It is just a few minutes from Arbor Lakes for shopping, dining & entertainment. Easy commuting options with 2 Metro Transit Stations conveniently located just a few minutes away (one near Arbor Lakes and one in Plymouth). Both stations offer ramp parking, indoor/heated waiting areas and express bus service to downtown Minneapolis. Also there is easy access to 169/494 for quick commute to airport. Located in the d... 08/13/2013

When my boys were in grade school, a trip to the library was a weekly event. They would stock up on books that piqued their interests or were favorite authors. Goosebumps and Henry & Mudge books were favorites. Sometimes, if the books were extremely interesting, the pages would be turned so fast, the books were read cover to cover before getting home. We didn’t always have time to make a second trip during the week so the options were to reread the library book or read something from their own bookshelf. Not reading for a week was not an option in our home but because we live in a home on Anoka County acreage, it wasn’t like the library was just down the street either. That is why the concept of a Little Free Library was so intriguing to me. It is an outdoor bookshelf built and maintai... 08/10/2013

West Medicine Lake Park is located on the west side of Medicine Lake in Plymouth MN. This park offers everything a lakeside park should offer. The swimming beach is open from 9am - 8pm daily, with a lifeguard on duty most of the time. There is an amazing playground, a sand volleyball court, basketball court, 4 first-come first-serve picnic shelters, and a fishing pier and boat launch. There are trails throughout the park connecting to the Plymouth Park and Trail system and Luce Line trail system. City of Plymouth Parks and Trails West Medicine Lake Park webpage     01/10/2013

Home market trends in Plymouth MN Real estate market data in Plymouth MN by Joel Friday of Keller Williams Classic Realty Plymouth is a western suburb of Minneapolis. Medicine Lake is in Plymouth as is US169 and I-494 Are home prices rising yet in Plymouth MN 55447 ? Median sale price in Plymouth MN Latest trends in Plymouth MN The median list price in December for single family homes in Minneapolis is $339,000. The list prices dropped by -3.11% from the previous month. The price per square foot for listings in this area is $142. The median sale price in June for single family homes is $260,000. The sale prices dropped by -6.64% from the previous month. Plymouth homes for sale by Keller Williams Classic Under 100,000 100,000 - 150,000 150,000 - 200,000 200,000 - 250,000 250,000 - 300,00... 12/15/2012

Type in your SEO text here... 4230 Evergreen La N Lane Plymouth, MN 55441 Four or More Level Split - Plymouth, MN Home Photo Gallery Virtual Tour Property Map Payment Info Request Showing David Bichanga Office:7632310000 Website:Visit Website Price : $244,530 Bedrooms : 4 Bathrooms : 2 Square Foot : 2,020 Lot Size : 0 County : Hennepin Property Type : Detached Year Built : 1993 MLS Number : 4319833 click for more information and pictures Property Description Four bedroom two bath home in a great Plymouth location. Two large decks over looking Forster Preserve Marsh. Easy access I494 and 169. Equal Housing Opportunity. Minnesota REO Group LLC : 9100 85th Ave N #120 - Brooklyn Park MN 55445 : 7632310000 12/05/2012

Homes were sold at a furious pace last month. According the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Pending Home Sales Index rose 5.2 percent in October, crossing the benchmark 100 reading, and moving to 104.8. It's a 5-point improvement from September's revised figure and the highest reading April 2010 -- the last month of that year's federal home buyer tax credit. October also marks the 18th consecutive month during which the index showed year-to-year gains. As a housing market metric, the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) differs from most commonly-cited housing statistics because, instead of reporting on what's already occurred, it details what's likely to happen next. The PHSI is a forward-looking indicator; a predictor of future sales. It's based on signed real estate contracts... 11/29/2012

After 4 weeks of rising costs, Plymouth mortgage rates finally recede. According to Freddie Mac's weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate dropped 7 basis points to 3.59% this week. Depending on where you live, however, you may find that your offered mortgage rates varies. Freddie Mac's "published rate" is a national average based on a survey of more 125 banks. The rates you receive as an individual vary by bank, and vary by region. Mortgage applicants in the North Central Region were most likely to get the lowest rates of all applicants nationwide last week. By contrast, applicants in the Southeast Region were most likely to get the highest rates. Average mortgage rates in the five U.S. regions, as tracked by Freddie Mac : Northeast Region : 3... 09/05/2012

30-year fixed rate mortgage rates made new, all-time lows once again this week. According to Freddie Mac's weekly mortgage rate survey of more than 125 banks nationwide, the average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell 4 basis point to 3.62% nationwide. The rate is available to conforming, prime borrowers. A "prime" mortgage applicant typically has excellent credit, verifiable income, and at least 25% equity in their home. And, it's not just the 30-year fixed rate mortgage that made new lows in this holiday-shortened week, either. The 15-year fixed rate mortgage did, too, falling 5 basis points to 2.89%, on average. Today's low rates are terrific for both home buyers throughout Minnesota and existing homeowners looking to make a refinance. As compared last year at this time, mortgage r... 07/06/2012

According to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Weekly Applications Survey, refinance activity increased 13.5 percent last week and pushed the refinance share of all mortgage activity up to 75.2 percent. The spike in refinance activity helped the Market Composite Index, which measures total mortgage application volume, climb 6.9 percent from the week before despite a 11.2 percent drop in the Purchase Index. Jay Brinkmann, MBA’s chief economist, said a drop in rates last week led to the boom in refinance applications. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances fell to 4.05 percent from 4.10 percent the week before. The drop in rates tied a survey low reached in early February. Also in the report, the average loan size of all loans fo... 04/20/2012

Are you underwater on your mortgage? Is your loan serviced by Fannie Mae and did you take it out prior to 6/1/09? If so, get in touch with me as I now have access to the Fannie Mae version of the Obama program to help homeowners who owe more than their house would appraise for refinance and take advantage of the lower rates! 03/27/2012

Search Homes for Sale in Plymouth, MN - Search Wayzata Lakes Realty for Real Estate in Hennepin County Minnesota     Search Plymouth, MN Homes For Sale   CLICK ON THE MAP BELOW TO SEARCH FOR HOMES AND REAL ESTATE IN PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA SEARCH PLYMOUTH, MN HOMES WITH ONE CLICK ON THE MAP ABOVE       We know the Twin Cities real estate market, including Hopkins. Wayzata Lakes Realty (and its Wisconsin affiliate, Madeline Island Realty) work together as a team to market and sell properties throughout the Twin Cities metro area and in the Apostle Islands area of Lake Superior.     03/19/2012

Many Plymouth home sellers are faced with the problem of owing more on their home loans than what their property is worth in today's market. The fact is that in order to sell your property in the Minnesota real estate market today you need to pay off your mortgage in order to convey clean title to your buyer. Unless you want to arrange with your lender sell your home on a short sale, this means you will bring money to the closing in order to pay off the remaining balance that you owe. Many home sellers who need to move now are considering the possibility of making their current home available to rent with the hope of buying a new house. Plymouth Home Sellers: Is Renting A Good Option? The good news today is that with the tougher mortgage market, rents have gone up significantly. Renters... 03/08/2012

inShare Tips on getting the lowest interest rate in Plymouth, MN (edit/delete) Tips on getting the lowest interest rate in Plymouth, MN It seems as though the banks have created an interest rate price adjustment for everything from low credit scores, medium credit scores, loan to value, property type, cash out, condo levels, blood type! So how do you get the absolute lowest interest rate? Here are some Tips on getting the lowest interest rate in Plymouth, MN : Credit scores above 740 will guarantee you the lowest rate possible The more equity you have the lower your rate (This only applies to Conventional loans) Single family houses have no interest rate hits, townhomes, condos do Cash out interest rate hits start at 60% loan to value and above n... 11/04/2011

Is a 15-Year Fixed-Mortgage for You? As mortgage rates stay at historic lows, there has been an increase of borrowers choosing to refinance to 15-year fixed-mortgages. Between January and June of this year, 26% of homeowners chose this option. With low rates and a chance to pay your mortgage off faster, it’s no wonder so many homeowners are going this route. But is it the route for you? Is a 15-Year Fixed-Mortgage for You? Although with a 15-year fixed-mortgage you’ll be paying less interest, your monthly payments will increase significantly and can be a burden on your savings. For example, if you have a 30-year fixed-mortgage of $200,000 with a 4.5% interest rate, your monthly payment will be $1015. If you switch to a 15-year fixed-mortgage with 4% interest rate, your payment will incr... 10/19/2011

How To: Prepare to Buy a Home Owning a home is a part of the American dream, but how do you know when that dream is attainable? Although there are many important steps towards purchasing a house, there are a few necessary ones that should be taken before the house hunting even begins, to help the process go smoothly. Here are a few tips to preparing yourself for a home purchase. 1. Get Your Finances in OrderWithout the proper financial standing, your dream home could remain imaginary. Get to know your credit score and make sure it’s in good shape. If it’s not, repair any damage that you can. The better your credit score, the easier it is to get a loan for a home. Also, make sure you have enough money set aside, for not only a down payment, but for any fees or other unexpected expenses t... 10/19/2011

Is 20% Down Payment to Become Norm Again? According to MSN Money, it is highly likely that the mortgage market will begin to return to the 20 percent norm again. However, while most borrowers are misguided to believing that they need at least a 20% down payment before beginning the mortgage process, most mortgage insurers stray from writing policies that are equal to or lower than 20%. There are many policies that accept far less than 20% for down payments. For example, FHA backed mortgages agree on 3.5% down payment while veterans can have 0%. If 20% seems too daunting when beginning to think about purchasing a home, view the 20% as a savings target. The more money you put down on upfront, the lower your interest rate will be resulting in a cheaper loan. All-in-all, the decision about ... 10/19/2011

There are many various tips on when is the best time to find a deal on a car. One of the most popular, but most debated is rain. Some believe it’s the best time to look for a car in the rain, since most people won’t, thus salesmen will be desperate for a sale and offer you a lower price on the car. However, others believe you’ll be the one that looks desperate, so desperate you’re searching for a car in the rain, resulting in the salesmen hiking the price higher. Well you shouldn’t rely on weather to help you get a deal on a car, but there are a few tricks that could help. Most people have time to shop during the weekends, making the job easier on salesmen and harder on the buyer to score a deal. If you don’t want to compete other buyers, try shopping around on the weekdays when salesme... 10/18/2011

The air is getting colder and the leaves have changed colors. As the end of October nears, we all have Halloween on the mind. But with costume and candy prices sky rocketing as the day approaches, you may wonder how you cannot spend a terrifying amount for a fun holiday. Well, we’ve got a few tricks and treats to help you save a spooky amount! When thinking about you and your children’s costumes, you may be browsing the retail shops and finding prices ranging up to $50 for kid costumes and $100 for adults. $150 or more for a fun stroll through your neighborhood so your kids can get some candy?! Well it doesn’t have to be. Venture away from the popular Halloween stores and search through thrift stores. Check out the dollar store that usually has all the accessories your little goblin nee... 10/17/2011

Will your home inspector tell you if your electric service is too small? While it goes beyond the scope of a home inspection to perform load calculations, occasionally I'll do a rough calculation if I get concerned that an electric service is too small for a house.  If the service size from my rough calculation comes up too close to the actual service size, I'll recommend having an electrician perform an official load calculation... and I think I've done this twice.  Ever. At nearly every home inspection, I find one of two things:  either the electric service is outdated and obviously too small, such as the 30 amp service pictured at right, or the service has been upgraded or over-sized and is plenty large enough for the home.  I don't find much in-between those two. I got to thinking a... 10/10/2011