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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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

Does it all seem so confusing? If you haven’t purchased or sold a house within the last 2 years, you’re in for a shock! Everything you thought you knew about buying or selling a home has changed. Amazon, iBuyer, Guaranteed Sale, Open Door, Opcity, Homestead Road, HomePartners Redfin, Zillow and several others. How will these […]

With this in mind, here are the top five seller beliefs that are no longer true: I do not need to have the listing agent visit until my home is ready. Wrong. In reality, the sooner the agent can get in, the better. Sellers, assuming the old rules still apply, might spend money on things […]