Sellers often tell me that they want to price their home higher than the market analysis indicates because "buyers can always just make an offer." Why is this not the way to sell your home, (particularly in this market with so many homes for a buyer to choose from)?
Don’t start with a high price and the assumption you can reduce it later. By the time you decide to lower the price, it may ...
If you've never made it to the Target Holidazzle Parade, make sure to get there this year. It's an annual tradition 20 years strong and a free fun family event! The parade kickoff is Friday, November 25th and runs Thursdays-Sundays through December 18th. Parade time is 6:30 but be sure to get there early for a good spot. For more information including parking, route information ...
You've probably never heard of Boom Island Village, it's a very well kept secret! This small, vibrant neighborhood is located in Northeast Minneapolis bordered by Nicollet Island, NE Arts District & Mississippi Riverfront. Area destinations include Northeast's iconic Elsie's , Pyscho Suzi's Motor Lounge and the neighborhood is literally just steps from Boom ...
The 2011 legislature repealed the old homestead credit law and has replaced it with a new Homestead Exclusion law and begins with property taxes payable in 2012. It is confusing at best, even for those of us in the real estate field. Let's start with the difference between "credit" and "exclusion;" a credit is a reduction in the amount of taxes due while exclusion is a reduction in the amount ...
New listings are down and buyer activity is up according to statistics by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. This may suggest that we are turning a corner (slowly turning, but turning none the less). The last three months have posted a 41.7% increast in buyer activity and inventory is down over 20% from this same week last year. For the full scoop, visit ...
Forbes says we are living in the countries healthiest City - how cool is that? They took into account air quality, resident's health and community promotion of health and exercise when choosing. According to Forbes, Minneapolis residents breathe clean air, prioritize exercise and keep their weight down, supported by a city that was among the first to add bike trailsand ban smoking in public ...
Are we finally approaching a balanced market? Recent statistics from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors may indicate just that. Seller activity remains below 2010 levels and buyer activity is on the rise in line with historic norms. We have seen the largest year over year increase in pending sales since late November, 2008 - greater even than any single week during the tax ...
The Emergency Homeowners Loan Program (ELP) is offering zero interest, forgivable loans to homeowners in need. Strict requirements have to be met in order to be eligible such as unemployment, medical condition or underemployment. For more details, visit http://ehlpminnesota.com/ or call toll free 866.462.6466 to speak with a specialist. If you are not eligible but still need help paying ...
It can be as simple as a new paint color in the bathroom, fresh bedding in your bedroom or bringing the outdoors inside in the living room for a fresh new seasonal feel in your home! Read on for more tips: Your Home & Lifestyle
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Bring perennials you'd like to share and pick up free plants for your garden at the Plant Swap! Place your extra plants in pots and make sure to label them for the plant swap on Monday, June 6th, 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the Plymouth Creek Center (1480034th Avenue N.). Feel free to stay for a presentation "Chickens in the Garden" by Theresa Rooney, Hennepin ...