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When purchasing a house most people need bank financing. Sometimes during the mortgage qualification process, it has been discovered their credit cards have been scammed. How can you avoid? Here’s a link to an article, 5 Credit Card Scams to Watch Out For

As reported in “Keeping Current Matters” housing news source. his coming year the housing market will be defined by 3 things- inventory, interest rates, and appreciation.  But the biggest issue the housing market will face in 2020 is an inventory shortage.  There aren’t enough homes on the market for buyers, especially on the lower end of the market. […]

In this episode Tom Slupske talks with Barb Hemberger from Oasis Senior Advisors, who helps seniors transition into different housing options. Oasis is a free service for seniors and their families. Barb Hemberger can be reached online at oasissenioradvisors.com/northerntwincities and via email at bhemberger@youroasisadvisor.com and via phone at 612-406-1211. Tom Slupske is a licensed real […]

Thinking of buying a home in 2020? (CNN)You’ve been searching and saving for months — or maybe even years. Will 2020 finally be the year you buy your first home? The conditions seem right: Interest rates are much lower than the 5% to 5.5% rates forecasters anticipated last year, and the economy is still going strong. But you’re […]

Despite repeated warnings, rental scams continue to occur and may be increasing. As a Realtor, I experienced such a fraud about ten years ago. One of my listings for sale was hacked and altered to seem like a rental. I was suddenly aware of the scam when I received several phone calls the same day.  […]

Are you waiting to buy with hopes of more inventory to choose? Well, according to economists interviewed by the housing news information service “Inman”, 2020’s housing market will be strikingly similar to 2019. The battle between supply and demand will continue! This coming year the housing market will be defined by 3 things- inventory, interest rates, and appreciation.  […]