This year is the 20th anniversary of that Minneapolis and Saint Paul Home Tour where homeowners open their homes to the public to come in and see renovations and additions that celebrate of city living and home improvement inspiration. Mark your calendar for Saturday and Sunday, April 28 & 29, 2007.
The Minneapolis St Paul Home Tour is a great chance to get an insider’s view of a neighborhood. Homeowners generally stay in their home during the tour. They are often happy to tell you about their homes, neighborhoods, school, and their decision to renovate or expand rather than move.
Before you go - give the Buyers Real Estate Group a call. We can help steer you in the right direction depending on what you house and neighborhood needs and expectations are.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Top Places to Live on Average Salaries
MSN Real Estate Recently ran an article on 10 Low Cost Locales Where Jobs are Plenty. A few Midwest towns were named:
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Dubuque, Iowa
- Fargo, North Dakota
As the article states, these communities aren’t boom towns but they are nice places (often with college campuses) where a family can enjoy a high quality of life without a jumbo salary. Minnesota’s Buyers Real Estate Group knows of a few good communities about the Minneapolis and St Paul that great places too with a high quality of life for more average salaries. You can check out the Buyers Real Estate Group’s community pages or contact us directly at (800) 795-0902.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Cape Cod, Pueblo, is it Greek to You?
Realtor Magazine Online recently ran a fun article on styles of homes. The article includes pictures and descriptions of home styles from Art Deco to Victorian and everything in between.
It’s a fun opportunity to see a wide range of house types to help homeowners select a style that might suit them.
It’s a fun opportunity to see a wide range of house types to help homeowners select a style that might suit them.
Friday, March 02, 2007
Buyer Beware of Mortgage Fraud
Bankrate.com recently ran an article (Mortgage fraud flourishes in down markets) that shares an enlightening and entertaining story of a stay-at-home mom (former prosecutor) who did some sleuthing when strange real estate activity started happening in her neighborhood.
In a tough market sellers are more open to believing stories that seem unlikely. Buyers feel pressure to exaggerate their financial circumstance to qualify for more expensive homes. Real estate agents and mortgage brokers are more open to bending the rules when business has not been as busy as they might hope.
Unfortunately everyone suffers with mortgage fraud – read the article for more information. Contact an exclusive buyer agent to help you through the ropes of buying a home that is perfect for you – including a home you can afford.
In a tough market sellers are more open to believing stories that seem unlikely. Buyers feel pressure to exaggerate their financial circumstance to qualify for more expensive homes. Real estate agents and mortgage brokers are more open to bending the rules when business has not been as busy as they might hope.
Unfortunately everyone suffers with mortgage fraud – read the article for more information. Contact an exclusive buyer agent to help you through the ropes of buying a home that is perfect for you – including a home you can afford.
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