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Blog News Top Tips for Downsizing Top Tips for Downsizing: Simplify Your Life and Your Space Downsizing your home can be an exciting journey, marking a transition to a simpler, more manageable lifestyle. Whether you’re an empty nester, looking to reduce costs, or just seeking a minimalistic change, downsizing offers numerous advantages. However, this process can be a bit daunting. Here, […]
Blog News First-Time Homebuyer In Minnesota First-Time Homebuyer Programs in Minnesota Where to Find Financial AssistanceBecoming a homeowner is a significant milestone in life, but for many first-time buyers, the journey can seem daunting, primarily due to financial barriers. Fortunately, the state of Minnesota offers various first-time homebuyer programs and down payment assistance initiatives to help make the dream of homeownership […]
Blog News Emotionally Preparing to Sell Your Home: A Personal Journey Selling your home is more than just a transaction; it’s a significant life change that often comes with a whirlwind of emotions. Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, or moving on to a new chapter, it’s essential to be emotionally prepared for this transition. In this blog post, we’ll take you on a journey through the emotional […]
Blog News Embracing the empty nest Embracing the Empty Nest: Downsizing to a Smaller Home with a Big Heart As the last fledgling leaves the nest and sets out on their own adventures, the home that was once filled with laughter, love, and the pitter-patter of little feet can suddenly feel overwhelmingly large and empty. This transitional period, known as the […]
Blog News Investing in the best real estate you The statement “the most important piece of real estate is where you are currently standing” is often used metaphorically to convey the idea that the present moment and the space you occupy at any given time are of the utmost significance.  What you do in the here and now in your present moment, and how […]
Blog News Unicorn Housing Market!   Some Highlights Comparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years. Expect unsettling housing market headlines this year, mostly due to unfair comparisons with the ‘unicorn’ years. Let’s […]
Blog News Why Me? Why Cheri chose her path.   Why Me?  As I was spending time reading another personal development/business book last week – the same question keeps popping up over and over…..what makes you different?  What makes you stand out from other Realtors?   This got me really thinking about me, my life, and my business – I was asking myself, what makes […]
Blog News We’re in a sellers market. What does that mean? Even though activity in the housing market has slowed from the frenzy we saw over a year ago, today’s low supply of homes for sale is still a sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good if you want to list your house? It starts with the number of homes available for […]
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Blog News The Top Reasons for Selling Your House   Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their plans to move on hold, not wanting to lose the low mortgage rate they have on their current house. And while today’s rates have […]
Blog News What You Should Know About Closing Costs Before you buy a home, it’s important to plan ahead. While most buyers consider how much they need to save for a down payment, many are surprised by the closing costs they have to pay. To ensure you aren’t caught off guard when it’s time to close on your home, you need to understand what closing costs are […]
Blog News The 3 Factors That Affect Home Affordability If you’ve been following the housing market over the last couple of years, you’ve likely heard about growing affordability challenges. But according to experts, the key factors that determine housing affordability are projected to improve this year. Selma Hepp, Executive, Deputy Chief Economist at CoreLogic, shares: “. . . with slowly improving affordability and a more optimistic economic […]
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Blog News 10 Secrets for Selling Your Home 10 Best-Kept Secrets for Selling Your Home Selling Secret #1: Pricing it right Find out what your home is worth, then shave 15 to 20 percent off the price. You’ll be stampeded by buyers with multiple bids — even in the worst markets — and they’ll bid up the price over what it’s worth. It […]
Blog News Who Pays the Real Estate Commission and Closing Costs Who Pays the Real Estate Commission and Closing Costs: The Homebuyer or Seller?   Who pays the real estate fees If you’re buying a home, you’re likely off the hook for paying the real estate agent commission because the home seller is almost always responsible. The fee is paid by the seller at the settlement […]
Blog News Tips for new homebuyers. Preparing to buy tips 1. Start saving early Here are the main costs to consider when saving for a home: Down payment: Your down payment requirement will depend on the type of mortgage you choose and the lender. Some conventional loans aimed at first-time home buyers with excellent credit require as little as 3% down. […]
Blog News What Stays With a House When You Sell It?   “What do I have to leave when I sell my house?” We’ve seen home buyers ranting on social media about missing doorknobs, toilet paper holders, and even trees from the front yard. But it can be far beyond merely annoying for the buyer. If you take something you haven’t negotiated to keep, you could tank the sale-or […]
Blog News Building a House vs. Buying a House Now, you’re probably wondering, Is it better to build or buy a house? Maybe the price tag is worth it . . . And you may be right! Or building a house may be a terrible idea for you. Whether building or buying a house is better for you really depends on your situation. Did […]
Blog News Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High? While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave you wondering: should I still buy a home right […]
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