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Rather than repost articles written by others I’ve decided to make this blog personal; such as my life as a Realtor. I do what I do with honesty, passion, great care, lots of enthusiasm and I do all of it for those that have hired me to achieve their dreams and goals! I started real […]

This Is the Best Time to Buy a House, According to Real Estate Experts Take their advice, and get your dream home for the price you want. BY ANDRA CHANTIM Buying a home in August is the potential sweet spot. In August, you’ll see more price drops than you’d see in the spring or early summer […]

How to stage your home to sell, even with kids and clutter underfoot Michele Lerner, Special to USA TODAYPublished 6:01 a.m. ET July 22, 2019 | Updated 7:12 p.m. ET July 22, 2019 We’ve all seen those immaculate homes on HGTV with freshly painted walls, supremely organized closets and not one item out of place. But […]

Consider a rent-to-own deal; it’s sorta like test driving a house before you buy. Rent-to-own home agreements are not common, but they do happen. Rent-to-own, or lease-option, agreements give buyers the right to buy the home before the lease expires. This can be helpful for buyers who are not financially ready to buy a home but […]

How the Fed’s interest rate decisions affect mortgage rates What will happen to long-term fixed mortgages Keep in mind that the federal funds rate does not directly affect long-term fixed-interest mortgage rates; those rates are pegged to the yield of U.S. Treasuries, which are set by market forces. “Mortgage rates are so low today because […]

A newly released report from the Family Housing Fund says the cost of housing in the seven-county Twin Cities region is higher than cities like Austin, Texas; Nashville, Tenn.; and St. Louis. The report also says the region is on a trajectory to becoming as expensive as Denver or Seattle. The report, which analyzed data from the […]