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Rising home prices helped lift 1.7 million homes above water in 2012 according to a report released by real estate data and technology firm CoreLogic. As of December 31st, one in every five homes were still underwater. CoreLogic believes that another 5% increase in home values would lift an additional 1.8 million homes into positive equity. Home owners who were thinking about selling held off because ...
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The Minneapolis Association of Realtors website offers a very unique tool to help people learn about the real estate market of the twin cities. This tool is great for everyone from home buyers and home sellers, to real estate investors, to individuals who just want to learn more about the market. This tool is appropriately called, "The Thing".
"The Thing" lets you search for information on any ...
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If you are facing foreclosure, information is your most valuable resource. The Dakota County CDA is hosting a free seminar on Thursday, March 22nd from 6 to 7 PM covering general foreclosure information, the forclosure process and possible foreclosure alternative options for homeowners. The session is being held at CDA’s office located at 1228 Town Centre Drive in Eagan. The ...
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In a report out from The Minneapolis Association of Realtors covering the Twin Cities 13 county metro area, February figures appear dismal but is the market as dire as the numbers indicate? Pending sales were down 12% and the median sales price was down $17,000 from February 2010. It is important to note that last February buyers were driven by the tax credit so the comparison is not really an "apples ...
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Buying a home in today's market can be very challenging with a glut of bank owned and pre-foreclosure properties on the market. There are deals to be had out there but with the positive upside comes many new risks. Join Jam Associates on Saturday, March 6th to get all the information needed to make an educated decision on your biggest life purchase. Information will include education ...