Wow it's GOOD to be a buyer! A higher number means greater affordability. Check out this graph:
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So here we find ourselves in mid-October, which is a time of year here in Minnesota where many prospective sellers start to ask the question: "Is winter a bad time to try and sell a home? Should I wait until spring?" And the answer to that question is "not necessarily".
It's true that from a historical standpoint, the spring months are the busiest in terms of number of transactions that are closed, ...
This is arguably the best time to be a first-time homebuyer ever! Come find out about the entire process of buying a home, from start to finish. Also present will be a mortgage specialist who can answer your questions about financing and special programs available. There is no sales pitch, no obligation, but every reason to come.
Upcoming Dates:
Saturday, November 6th from 10 am - 12 pm. Walker ...
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Calling all Twin Cities first-time home buyers! There is just a little over one month until April 30th, the deadline to have a purchase agreement in place to qualify for the $8,000 tax credit.
Have you heard that its a good time to buy a house? Between the trifecta of the tax credit, mortgage interest rates the lowest they have been in decades, and the fact that houses are so affordable, its ...
Here is a video that outlines where the Twin Cities Real Estate market is currently, makes future projections and talks about several key points. Check it out, its good stuff!
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As we continue to endure frigid temperatures in the winter months, our local Real Estate market is starting to heat up. Particulary in the entry-level price ranges (up to $200,000 or so), many buyers are again experiencing high levels of competition.
Many first-time home buyers are keeping an eye toward the expiration of the $8,000 tax credit incentive; to qualify a buyer must have a signed purchase ...
Here's a video that explains the new short sale legislation!
Check out this month's market report!
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We have great news for the housing market, as well as the economy as a whole. It looks as though the home buyer tax credit will be extended (and expanded!) into 2010 - the President has not yet signed the extension, but it seems to be a foregone conclusion at this point. Let me give you some details:
1. The pool of home buyers eligible has been expanded - first time home buyers are still eligible ...
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We all know its a good idea to save money, but do we? We sometimes may ask ourselves if its really all that necessary if we have enough to pay for everything we need. Here are seven practical reasons to save money:
1.Emergency Funds - It is important to have an emergency liquid fund set aside to cover unexpected expenses. This could cover an unexpected car repair, your emergency appendectomy or a ...