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Lease with the Right to Purchase

Many people want the benefits of living in a single-family home. However, whether they’re a first-time homebuyer who’s cautious about making such a large financial investment, someone who has recently relocated and is unsure of which neighborhood to live in, or someone who is creditworthy but cannot currently obtain a mortgage, they hope to one […]

Mortgage rates

The most-asked question of the week: “The Fed cut rates last week. Why are you telling me that mortgages have gone up from three-and-a-half to four-something?” There’s no direct relationship between Fed rate cuts and long-term mortgage rates BY LOU BARNES Inman News First, the Fed’s interest rate is the overnight cost of money. The […]

The 4 “W’s” of home sales

QUESTIONS EVERY HOME SELLER ASKS:   WHAT’S MY HOUSE WORTH?   WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO GET MY HOUSE READY FOR THE MARKET?   WHO SHOULD WE CHOOSE?   WHAT’S MY COST? Find out more, call me …. When Knowledge Meets Experience Tom Slupske | REALTOR®| Broker Associate | Direct: 763-235-7090 | Text: […]

What should you know about Home sales

It’s time to sell or buy a house; what should you know? We’ve all met those friendly and enthusiastic real estate agents. I’ve rarely met one who doesn’t have a great smile and a good story. And real estate agents are all over: waitstaff, teachers, cab drivers, etc. When you’re trying to decide upon which […]

TENANT PROTECTION ORDINANCE

BROOKLYN PARK APPROVES TENANT PROTECTION ORDINANCE 3:47 PM | Tuesday, October 29, 2019 The Brooklyn Park City Council has given final approval to a new ordinance that protects tenants following an ownership change of apartment buildings. Under the ordinance, tenants must receive a written notice from a new owner. Tenants would receive relocation assistance if during a three-month notification period, the […]

Home Sales, Price vs Quality

Which is the most important to you? PRICE, QUALITY or SERVICE? If the lowest fee is what you’re after I may not be the person for you. In return, you’ll receive Knowledge, Experience and Skills the average Realtor doesn’t have. If you think hiring an experienced professional is expensive, wait until you hire someone who […]