The Home Buying Process, Searching For a Woodbury MN Real Estate Agent - Durham Executive Group   When looking to buy a new home there are a variety of avenues for a buyer to start the home buying process. However, the first and most important thing a home buyer should do is find and identify a real estate agent to represent him/her throughout the transaction. A good real estate agent will be extremely knowledgeable and subsequently can simplify the home buying process. He/she will provide you with a wealth of information and a list of high quality vendors such as loan officers, title closers, home inspectors, etc. The benefits of a ‘good real estate agent' are immeasurable but without question will make the home buying process easier, less stressful, and assist you in obtaining the hom... 02/14/2011

Woodbury MN Home Sale Statistics for 2010 - Durham Executive Group       Since the Durham Executive Group (John & Becky) are top selling real estate agents in Woodbury, MN we feel it is our responsibility to take it upon ourselves to know Woodbury home sale statistics better than anyone else. To be true students of the Woodbury housing market is the only way a real estate agent can be true local experts. Being knowledgeable and factual about what is truly happening in the Woodbury; MN housing market is just one of the areas of expertise that sets us apart from our competition. We take the time to research and fully understand housing trends for the whole city of Woodbury, as well as specific neighborhoods such as Wedgewood (see www.WedgewoodLuxuryHomes.com), Interlachen Woods (see www.I... 02/11/2011

Lenders are looking at a wider range of your personal data in determining whether you're a good financial risk. And it's all under a cloud of secrecy they'll never share with you!   A would-be borrower may be denied a mortgage based on "stuff" they never know were relevant when applying for a mortgage loan. Federal regulations that will go into effect sometime in July 2011 will require lenders to disclose which factors they used, however, they will not be required to disclose the results of their underlying data and formulas. No one knows what the models are and how they are being used to calculate your financial health.   We're all familiar with FICO scores . . .   BUT WHAT ABOUT THESE?   Deposit Behavior Score? Employment History Score? Job Security Score? Property Values Score? Incom... 02/10/2011

Spring Housing Market, Woodbury MN - Durham Executive Group Here in Woodbury, MN we have had a very long and brutal winter (don't mention global warming here in MN after this winter). In Minnesota, we typically do not see the housing market signficantly pick up until the weather starts to thaw and warm up. Well the Super Bowl has come and gone and Woodbury MN is amazingly going to have above freezing weather this weekend with a potential high of 40% on Sunday. A regular heat wave...amazing! Hopefully Sunday will be like Ground Hog's Day but instead with home buyer's starting to appear and looking about. Warm weather brings optimism here in this part of the country.           http://www.DurhamExecutiveGroup.com http://www.DurhamSoldIt.com http://www.WedgewoodLuxuryHomes.com http://www.re... 02/10/2011

Sold - 8598 Timberwood Road, Woodbury, MN 55125 - Durham Executive Group     You waited too long. This beautiful home just sold pending home inspection. This home is in move-in condition with loads of curb appeal and located in a great neighborhood. A 3-car garage offers plenty of storage. The backyard is fully fenced-in - great for keeping tabs on the kids or pets.  An irrigation system keeps the lawn healthy and makes your job easy. Enter into the home and enjoy an open floor plan, tall 10-foot ceilings and 6-panel doors throughout the main floor. A spacious eat-in kitchen is a cook's dream with stainless steel appliances (including Jenn-Aire gas stove & refrigerator), wood floors and lots of cabinets and counter space. There's plenty of space for a table for informal dining. From the... 02/09/2011

Dancing Waters, Woodbury MN - Durham Executive Group A Great Place To Live, Work And Play   Photos taken of Dancing Waters markers. Photo (left) of Dancing Waters Central Park. Photo (right) of multi-family housing in Dancing Waters. Photos of the beautiful landscaping throughout the Dancing Waters community.     Welcome to Dancing Waters -- a planned community in upscale Woodbury, MN.  Located on 450 acres, Dancing Waters is designed into neighborhood enclaves intertwined with approximately 130 acres of permanent open space, trails and water features.  City-owned nature preserves border the east and west side of Dancing Waters for additional scenic views and wildlife.  Centrally located within the community is Dancing Waters Central Park -- a private gathering area for the community t... 02/09/2011

Welcome to 1276 Lakemoor Drive located in Dancing Waters - a highly desired community in Woodbury! This modified 2-story walk-out has it all including 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 3-car garage and loads of upgrades! This home has loads of curb appeal with attractive stone & cement-board siding and lovely landscaping. The lawn is well maintained and has an underground, electric fence and sprinkler system. The interior of this home is spectacular with high-end millwork, wood floors, tall ceilings and plenty of Andersen windows. As you enter, you're greeted with a large, vaulted foyer. A nearby office/den has French doors and gorgeous built-ins for office or household organization. The main floor ½ bath has cabinets for storage, wood floors & Cambria vanity countertop. Invite guests to the living ... 02/09/2011

Welcome to 2300 Amberwood Drive in Woodbury, MN!  This walk-out brick twinhome has it all! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home features a spacious kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances, 2 fireplaces, walk-in master closet, large deck and patio, fenced-in backyard, oversized 2-car garage and more! Great location close to parks, schools and shops! For more information, please visit: http://www.DurhamExecutiveGroup.com, or call John & Becky at 651-231-2191. http://www.DurhamSoldIt.com http://www.DurhamExecutiveGroup.com http://www.WedgewoodLuxuryHomes.com http://www.results.net/john.durham http://www.durhamsoldit.com/Nav.aspx/Page=%2fPageManager%2fDefault.aspx%2fPageID%3d1572141 http://www.durhamsoldit.com/PageManager/default.aspx/PageID=2175439 http://www.InterlachenWoods.com 02/09/2011

Relocation, Woodbury MN - Durham Executive Group    The Durham Executive Group (John & Becky Durham) are experienced and award winning RE/MAX Results relocation agents in Woodbury MN whose work experiences and successes set us apart from our competition.  We put the emphasis on ‘EXECUTIVE LEVEL' service regardless of the size of the Woodbury MN transaction. We spend a considerable amount of time identifying our clients' needs, interests, and lifestyle desires to assist them find the perfect property and the perfect location. Whether it is in the selling of their existing home, or in the purchasing of their new home we provide executive-level real estate services throughout the relationship. We intimately know the Woodbury MN housing market whether it is the townhome, condo, or single fa... 02/07/2011

RE/MAX Results, Woodbury MN - Durham Executive Group   The Durham Executive Group (John & Becky Durham) are top selling real estate agents with RE/MAX Results in Woodbury, MN.  John and Becky are real estate agents with backgrounds and diverse work experiences that set us apart from our competition. We are both educated with post graduate degrees and have worked in upper bracket professional management positions in both business and educational settings. We know how to work with all social and economic clientele - whether it's a first time buyer, or a multi-million dollar client. We put the emphasis on ‘EXECUTIVE LEVEL' service regardless of the size of the transaction. We are accredited relocation specialists (ARS), and work with all relocation companies including SIRVA, Weichert, Prud... 02/06/2011

Purchasing a Retirement Home, Woodbury MN - Durham Executive Group With baby boomers starting to think about purchasing a retirement property they need to contact a knowledgeable and experienced real estate agent who is familiar with Woodbury, Stillwater, Hastings, West Lakeland, Lake Elmo, St. Paul, and the surrounding areas. Whether it be a one-level single family home with a master bedroom on the main level, a condo, or a town home they should contact the Durham Executive Group (John & Becky Durham). We are top selling Twin City real estate agents officed in Woodbury, MN who place emphasis on putting your interests first. Every aspect of our business is to ensure there is integrity and honesty involved throughout the relationship in helping our clients successfully achieve their real... 02/06/2011

First Time Home Buyer's, Woodbury MN, Durham Executive Group For a first time home buyer looking for a home in Woodbury, MN the process of knowing what to do without strong real estate representation can be overwhelming.   The Durham Executive Group (John & Becky Durham) thoroughly enjoy working with clients whether first time home buyers, or with seasoned home buyer's looking for their retirement home and every client type in-between. However, there may not be a more gratifying group of clients to work with than a first time home buyer. Their enthusiasm and excitement about buying their first home is fun and exhilarating for us to work with. Like with all of our clients we listen carefully to the first time home buyer needs. Once we fully understand what they want we provide them with ... 02/06/2011

 Woodbury MN Lots for Sale The following lots are available for sale and new construction in Woodbury, MN. If a buyer seeks professional expertise on the buying of lots and working with a builder to look out for your best interests and provide strong representation, please contact the Durham Executive Group (John & Becky Durham). Name of Development Lots Available Cardinal Way 1 2 Dancing Waters 2 32 Dancing Waters 5 6 Dancing Waters 8 28 Hampden Woods 1 2 Highland Knoll 1 12 Kingsfield 1 6 Kingsfield 4 28 Stonemill Farms 7 86 Waterstone 1 14   Single Dwelling Available: 476 Name of Development Lots Available Ashwood 1 6 Bailey's Arbor 2 5 Bailey's Arbor 3 5 Cherry Hill Addition 1 4 Dancing Waters 1 28 Dancing Waters 3 3 Dancing Waters 4 29 Dancing Waters 6 57 Dancing Waters 8 30 Herita... 02/05/2011

Stone Mill Farms, Woodbury, MN Top Selling RE/MAX Results Agents - Durham Executive Group   Stonemill Farms - Woodbury, MNA Great Place To Live, Work And Play Photos taken of Stonemill Farms entrance markers.  Photo (left) of Community Center (tall red building) and grounds. Photo (right) of Aquatic Park entrance.  Photo (left) of Liberty Ridge Elementary School. Photo (right) of movie theater.       Welcome to Stonemill Farms in Woodbury MN.  Stonemill Farms is a new-home, planned community offering a real hometown environment where everything you need is conveniently located within the community or nearby. Enjoy everything Stonemill Farms can offer: Hometown feel -- a small town environment and close-knit community with amenities galore Quality homes -- beautiful traditional homes bui... 02/04/2011

Woodbury MN REMAX Results Real Estate Agents - Durham Executive Group Time after time we hear how desirable Woodbury MN is to live due to the change of seasons, the high quality health care, the employment opportunities (i.e., 3M headquarters), the educational opportunities for students, over 100 miles of inter-connecting trails for hiking and biking, snow shoeing and cross country skiing. Woodbury MN is at most 10-miles by freeway from the city of Saint Paul to the West, and at most 10-miles from the beautiful St. Croix River and Wisconsin to the East. Hibernating for half a year till spring simply isn't a consideration. As Woodbury MN REMAX Results real estate agents the Durham Executive Group (John & Becky and family) find they do their best real estate planning/thinking when outdoor... 02/02/2011

Stonemill Farms Woodbury MN Luxury Homes for Sale - Durham Executive Group Stonemill Farms in Woodbury, MN is a planned community rich with amenities for residents that include a recreational center that includes a 32 seat theatre, an exercise/workout room with a myraid of equipment, a party room that can be reserved, a skating rink and warming house, as well as an outside pool for summer use. There are several parks and walking paths throughout Stonemill Farms. Stonemill Farms has it's own K-5 elementary school (Liberty Ridge Elementary) for residents within the Stonemill Farms boundaries. Those families that are relocating to Woodbury MN find Stonemill Farms to be a favorite destination, as with the recreational facilities/amenities and the close-knit community families can meet and g... 02/02/2011

Marsh Creek Woodbury MN Luxury Homes for Sale - Durham Executive Group Marsh Creek is just one of several beautiful and upscale sub-divisions within Woodbury, MN that is centrally located with easy access to several freeways for those working in either St. Paul, or Minneapolis. The neighborhood curves around Marsh Creek that has a spectacular walking and biking path around the lake. Children and families play hockey, snow shoe, or cross country ski on the lake in the winter time. Contrasting views of Marsh Creek during the summer and then of the lake in winter. A favorite community for those relocating into the area.        The Durham Executive Group (John & Becky) are top selling real estate agents in Marsh Creek and Woodbury, MN. As RE/MAX Results agents we sell dozens of homes annual... 02/02/2011

Powers Lake - Woodbury MN Luxury Homes for Sale - Durham Executive Group Powers Lake is an upper bracket or luxury home sub-division centrally located within Woodbury, MN. Powers Lake homes and luxury townhomes ring beautiful Powers Lake creating an atmosphere like you are in Northern MN and not in the city of Woodbury. This area is full of numerous walking and biking paths throughout Powers Lake and around the lake. These same paths interconnect with other walking paths leading to other lakes within the city of Woodbury. Winter Wonderland....photo of snow shoeing/cross country/hiking path around Powers Lake, and photo of Powers Lake.        You might recognize the following photo as it is the same view as the photo in the upper right, but during the summer months. Powers Lake has a lov... 02/02/2011

Interlachen Woods Woodbury MN 55125 Homes for Sale - Durham Executive Group or go to our website at: www.InterlachenWoods.com Interlachen Woods - Woodbury, MNA Great Place To Live, Work And Play Summer photos taken of Interlachen Woods - Woodbury, MN entrance markers.  Photos of the wide streets and mature trees throughout the neighborhood.       Welcome to Interlachen Woods -- a neighborhood located in the heart of Woodbury and first developed in the 1980s.  Centrally located in Woodbury, Minnesota, Interlachen Woods offers the perks of a quiet and private neighborhood community, yet is conveniently located near 94 and 494 for easy access to just about anywhere in the Twin Cities. Enjoy the conveniences and recreation that abound this area: •         Shopping •         Restaurants •   ... 02/02/2011

Dancing Waters Woodbury MN Homes for Sale - Durham Executive Group This is a follow-up to my previous post showing the same Dancing Waters Woodbury MN recreation center but during winter (2010). The beauty about Dancing Waters is that there are a myraid of walking and biking paths throughout the planned community that includes through wetlands, and around lakes. In the winter residents take advantage of the snow and snow shoe and cross country ski the trails and paths allowing for Dancing Waters Woodbury, MN to be one of the nicest communities within Woodbury, MN.     The Durham Executive Group (John & Becky) are top selling real estate agents in Dancing Waters and Woodbury, MN. As RE/MAX Results agents we sell dozens of homes annually in and around the Woodbury, MN area. For further in... 02/02/2011