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Buying a Condo Conversion | Condos
By Aaron Gordon Never question the ingenuity of the real estate developer. Close to 20 years ago, two of my best buddies and I decided to pool our resources after college and get an apartment of our own. The three of us were barely able to afford a 3 bedroom apartment that was about 10 years old at the time. We paid about $500/mo. in rent. To this day, I am not sure how we could afford... [Read more]
Thinking of Buying a Condo Hotel? Here Are 20 Things You Need to Know! | Condos
By Joel Greene 1. What is a condo hotel or condotel? Think of a condo hotel (also sometimes called a condotel or hotel condo) as buying a condominium, although one that is part of a four-star caliber hotel. Therefore, as an owner, when you are on vacation, you’ll get the benefit of more four-star services and amenities than you’d get in a typical condominium. 2. What... [Read more]
Check Out Energy Rebates
EnergyStar.gov — Check Out Energy Rebates This is a government site that offers lots of energy saving tips as well as explains what energy saving grants or credits might be available. Powered By WP Footer Read More →
Foreclosure Trends Newsletter
Here is the latest issue of my foreclosure trends newsletter. As you can see, the trend is not our friend, in the sense that the housing market has not recovered. Until jobs come back and people are employed and feel safe in their employment, they will tend to avoid making a committment. ForeclosureTrends.pdf Powered By WP Footer Read More →
Twin Cities Foreclosure Trends-From our MLS & Realty Trac
Besides the board of realtor sites: http://theThing.mplsrealtor.com and market data posted elsewhere at http://www.MplsRealtor.com I have a subscription to Realty Trac. My subscription gives me additional data about foreclosures and trends within certain zip codes. This is in addition to my daily subscription to Finance & Commerce (a business newspaper that prints all the... [Read more]
Real Estate Information
These are a couple of my newsletters that have a ton of valuable information. Go check them out. Foreclosure Market Trends Newsletter http://www.realtytrac.com/MarketTrends/NewsLetter.aspx?guid=131bd355-1b69-4bd1-99cd-2f0c9a936810 Real Estate Cyber Space Tips http://www.REcyber.com/cybertips/r11627 Powered By WP Footer Read More →
Minneapolis Real Estate Makes Affordable and Quality Living
Minneapolis Real Estate Makes Affordable and Quality LivinBy Carrie Nelson When you think about Twin Cities real estate, the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul give you a wide variety of housing types and locations. They also have some of the best schools in the nation, plenty of health care. Rivers and lakes offer a variety of fun things to do all year. The area has won awards for... [Read more]
Outstanding Video-An Inspiration To All-Be The Best You Can Be!
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Twin Cities Home buyer book
Thinking about buying a home but don’t know where to start? Why not start by reading the home buyer hand book that we have provided below. It is a great place to start to get the information you need. When you’re ready, we would love to help you find and finance a new home. MN Home buyers handbook View more documents from John Mazzara. Powered By WP Footer Read More →
Open Source Documents-Unbelievable Resources-Find YOUR topic of Interest
If you’ve never visited http://www.Archive.org, you are missing a wonderful site. From this site, you will find many resources that are out of copyright and you can download and use them as you wish. You will find all the classics and some fun things as well. Just for fun, I have the download of a book called “Little Gardens” which is a book about setting up... [Read more]
Extension And Expansion Of Home Buyer Credit-4/30/2010
A Big WOW!! The credit has been expanded to include homeowners who have owned their home for the past 5 years. No longer do you need to be a first time buyer. The dollar limit is $8000 for first time buyers and $6500 for move up buyers. This GREAT news. Combine this with 50 year lows in interest rates, and you’d be crazy not to consider making a move. If you feel secure... [Read more]
Why Foreclosure Is Often Preferred By The Loan Servicer Instead Of Offering A Loan Modification
Have you ever wondered why a foreclosure occurs when a better solution might have been a modification? Would you like to read the facts and figures and see how mortgages are bundled, sold and serviced? You will soon see it is isn’t pretty, we are in the midst of a crisis, and it is likely to get worse before it gets better. That being said, you can probably guess why-it’s... [Read more]
Home Buyer Tax Credit Information Update
It’s now official!! The tax credit has been extended and expanded. YOU NEED TO HURRY! You now have until the end of April 2010. The following summary of the credit is provided by the National Association Of Realtors. The following two documents cover the changes in the new law. Now get out there and buy a home!! NAR FAQ: Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes NAR Issue Brief: Homebuyer... [Read more]
Minnesota Real Estate Newsletter Gives Access To Great Computer & Life Tips
I maintain a number of real estate sites, blogs, and newsletters. One newsletter that provides a number of computer tips to help you function better with a computer is http://www.REcyber.com/cybertips/r11627 The site is full of cyber space tricks and great places to visit. We have link to this site on the list of MN Real Estate links, but I wanted to highlight this particular newsletter... [Read more]
Make The Right Home Improvements & Increase Your MN Home Value
Are you ready to sell your Minnesota home for the highest dollar with the least amount of hassle? I have helped hundreds of MN homeowners get their home sold. Can I help you? Powered By WP Footer Read More →
Minnesota Home Seller Secrets
Are you ready to sell your Minnesota home for the highest dollar with the least amount of hassle? I have helped hundreds of MN homeowners get their home sold. Can I help you? Powered By WP Footer Read More →
Minnesota Home Buyer Secrets
First, read the guide and learn how to purchase a Minnesota home successfully. Then, call me to set up an appointment to begin the process. Powered By WP Footer Read More →
10 Things To Consider When Moving To The Twin Cities
When you want to move to another city, there are things you need to consider and think over and over again to make sure that: ? You are not making the biggest mistake in your life ? You have a budget that can sustain you in the big city until you have found a job. Usually, people fail to see the reason why they have to plan before they can move out from their comfort zone.... [Read more]
A Guide of Relocating To Minnesota
Sometimes in life, there is a point where you have to relocate to another town or another country. If you want to keep employed with the same company, sometimes you have to move-especially if you are being sent to work there. It would be lucky for you if your assignment involves a corporate relocation to MN. This can be a good news or a bad news for some people depending on how they... [Read more]
Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”
Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”. Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota and the largest city is none other than Minneapolis. The popular symbol of Minnesota is the Common Loon, which is a bird that is available in the northern parts of the state. If you have decided to relocate to Minnesota, it would probably be a correct step to have a new life in a new place... [Read more]
Minneapolis Condominium Markets – Buying or Renting a Condo
Today if you are interested in living in Minnesota, you’ll find that many people are deciding to go with twin cities rental condos instead of going with Minnesota homes for a variety of reasons. There are many great downtown Minneapolis condominiums available not to mention downtown Minneapolis lofts and downtown St. Paul lofts. If you are looking for housing in the area, you will... [Read more]
Relocating to Minnesota – Twin Cities Real Estate
If you are looking for a great place to relocate, you’ll find that relocating to Minnesota is an excellent option today. Whether you are from California, New York, Mississippi, Texas, or even Ohio, you’ll find that Minnesota is a wonderful place to move. There are a variety of reasons that moving to areas in Minnesota, such as Minneapolis Minnesota or even St. Paul, is a great... [Read more]
Five Top Reasons to Buy a Loft
Many urban dwellers are turning to lofts instead of condos. There are some differences between the two, however. Urban living and loft purchasers are on the rise, if only for the exquisite opportunity a loft may have compared to a condo. Owners of either a loft or a condo hold the title to their unit or space and co-own along with the rest of the loft or condo community, the... [Read more]
Downtown Minneapolis-A Mpls Minnesota Visitor’s Guide
Are you planning to head to downtown Minneapolis any time in the near future? If so, you have a lot of fun and a great time waiting for you! There is a lot that goes into making this lively area what it is, and if you manage to even catch a little bit of it, you’ll know that your trip has been worth it. Consider some of the great attractions below whether you are visiting... [Read more]
Five Top Reasons to Buy a Condo or Townhouse
If you’re one of those people who doesn’t like maintaining your lawn or want to commit to a large down payment for a conventional home, buying a condo or townhouse may be right for you. Before we look at the top five reasons to buy a condo or townhouse, what are condos and townhouses? Condos and townhouses are unit-based home purchases. For example, a condo unit will exist... [Read more]
Minneapolis: A Clean and Green City
If there is one thing that Minneapolis should be famous for it is the city’s dedication to maintaining its reputation as among the greenest cities in the State of Minnesota. True enough, Minneapolis has proven it is hell-bent in protecting the environment through the Minneapolis GreenPrint which is its guide to attaining sustainable development. The Minneapolis GreenPrint is a... [Read more]
