Longfellow District, Minneapolis, MN - Blog

LOLA Art Crawl in Longfellow

amy.ruzick@results.net — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Registration starts in April for the 2012 LOLA Art Crawl in Longfellow. LOLA (League of Longfellow Artists) is planning their 4th Annual 2-day art fair. This is a great way to get exposure for your art and to learn about great artists in this community. Click here for more info: http://lolaartcrawl.com/

Know any artists who want to participate? We might have a location available to display their art. Please contact us at 651 492-1044 for details. Amy Ruzick

Great Deals In A Great Neighborhood

paul.standrew@results.net — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The melting snow is uncovering some great deals in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis. There are solid homes perfect for investors and anyone that would like to earn a little sweat equity. We all have sweat don’t we?

These properties might need a little TLC (paint, carpet, maybe a furnace, roof or kitchen remodel) but think of this: a decent home in the Longfellow Neighborhood rents anywhere from $1300-$2000/month, and rents are trending up. These are solid homes that could easily offer you a great return on your down payment every month while the tenants are buying the property for you. Within 15-20 years, depending on how long you would like to take to pay the building off, you will have a great asset that has paid you every month free and clear!

The Longfellow area has always been a stable community, full of life and people that care about their homes. This is a good neighborhood to live, and a good neighborhood to invest your hard earned $$$$.

Everybody loves a good investment, and the Longfellow neighborhood is one.

Why should you get a CMA?

paul.standrew@results.net — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

You know the genuine value of "Home Sweet Home", but do you know the dollar value of your house-or how much of that value belongs to you?

Is your home adequtely insured? If disaster would strike would your isurance be enough to cover the loses? In California, a state known for wild real estate escalations and wild fires, many devestated homeowners have learned the hard way that their homes were underinsured.

Is your estate plan on a realistic estimate of your home's worth? Assuming you have provided a means for your assets to be distributed upon your death, will your plan minimize the tax burden that your heirs will face? Underestimating your home equity could force your loved ones to sell the family homestead to cover inheritance taxes.

Could your home mean more to your family than safety and warmth? Could home equity be used in funding your child's education? Start a family business? A more active retirement plan? Home improvements?

Do you know how to measure the value of your home? A Compatitive Market Analisys (CMA) is the only tool that provides current pricing of homes of your style in your area. With a recent CMA and knowledge of your home's comdition relative to others that have tested the market, you can know an accurate dollar amount for your home.

If you are interested in finding the value of your home in today's market, call me today for a CMA.

Paul St. Andrew | Realtor

612.876.3945

The Majestic Article, February 1st, 2011

steven.hong@results.net — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

What: The Majestic Article

When: Tuesday, February 1st, 2011, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Where: Mayflower Church, 109 E. Diamond Lake, Minneapolis

Contact: Jim (612) 827-7629

On February 1st, 2011, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., The Audubon Chapter of Minneapolis is proud to present The Majestic Eagle with Stan Tekiela, who is a naturalist, wildlife writer and photographer. The event is free and open to the public. For more addition, contact Jim at (612) 827-7629.