Large cities are nice in that they offer a variety of neighborhoods. Smaller towns are going to have a somewhat uniform feel in the types of neighborhoods they hold. Large neighborhoods offers a huge variety. Here are the various types of neighborhoods you can find in just one city. Historic Historic neighborhoods are found in […]
Over the past year or so, FHA loan standards have changed to the point where borrowers that qualified for a conventional loan were better off going that route than getting an FHA-backed loan. This mostly has to do with the changes in FHA’s mortgage insurance premiums (MIP — its version of PMI), which make […]
The home buying process is full of decisions. From which lender to go with to which neighborhood to concentrate the search, it’s one long string of choices. Occasionally, I’ll have clients that fall in love with two homes which leads to probably one of the hardest decisions they’ve ever made. One way to avoid this […]
When it’s time to look for a new home, whether you’ve owned before or it will be your first time, you should know how to proceed. This process can be overwhelming for many. Here are five tips to help you find the right home for you. Start with the Finances You can take a large […]
There was a study done last year – I can’t remember now who did it – that astounded the real estate industry. Apparently winter isn’t as bad of a home selling season as most people think. The study found that homes listed in winter have a 9 percent better chance of selling and spend seven […]
There are some things to know about attending open houses. If you go in unprepared, you may end up doing or saying something you shouldn’t have. You don’t want to be seen digging through someone’s drawers or accidently mention what your price range is, you may find yourself in an awkward situation. Here are some […]
If resale value is important to you, buy a home in a quality school district. Study after study shows that not only do these homes hold their value better during down markets, but they are worth more than comparable homes in lower-rated school districts. None of the studies I’ve read were conducted here in Minnesota, […]
A couple of years ago I was interviewed by RealEstate.com and they called my real estate practice a “technology powerhouse.” I love tech, as most everyone that knows me can attest. Technology is the cornerstone of my business and the reason I’m able to sell so many homes. Well, that and my amazingly charming personality. […]
So many of my former clients are outgrowing their present homes and thinking about moving up to a larger home. Selling the current home isn’t the problem – the inventory of available homes is still suppressed with lots of buyers in the market. We need listings. The problem is that these folks are also buyers, […]
