Rates are at their best levels in 5 years – If you can brave this Minnesota Cold!
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Bond and home loan rates rallied late Friday to reach their best levels in years! While I’m not normally a rate watcher, and definitely not a guy to tell people ‘Now is the time to buy!’ ; I think there is some opportunity to ride this rate dip and do one of two things. 1....
Fannie Mae to Suspend All Foreclosures until January 2009
Fannie Mae has just issued a press release letting it be known that they have ordered their loan servicers and attorneys to suspend any and all foreclosures scheduled from next week to the end of the year in homes that are owner occupied. This is being done while Fannie figures out how to implement a...
Bringing Video Into Our Marketing Plan
We’re always attempting to stay at the forefront of technology (as long as it makes sense for our clients). Recently, a new way to create an eye-catching video came across our desk (err…screens) and it looks like its something we’re going to implement in all of our listings. Below is our first “test” video. Let...
Minneapolis and St. Paul to Pilot The First Look Program | Will be able to purchase foreclosures
The city of Minneapolis and the city of St. Paul will be the first 2 cities to pilot the National First Look Program, which “coordinate the transfer of real estate-owned properties from financial institutions nationwide to local housing organizations, in collaboration with state and local governments”. Basically allows communities to purchase foreclosed homes from banks...
Understanding the current 'Financial Crisis' from a Historical Perspective
I’ve been getting a bunch of calls and emails recently with questions regarding the current ‘credit or financial crisis’ that we seem to be facing. I do my best to answer honestly, with factual information. One of the things I have been attempting to explain to clients and friends is that historically, this isn’t unheard...
Upcoming Event: "At Home with Design"
Gabberts presents a fresh array of smart, trend-right and practical seminars and events. From adding extra personality to small spaces to the intricacies of Persian Rugs, color schemes and the room of your dreams, they’ve got an exciting and informative lineup. Whatever your personal style, there’s sure to be a seminar or event to interest...
How Does Your Neighborhood Fare Among the Twins Cities 20 Best Places to Live?
Subprime credit woes are one thing, but will sky-high fuel prices spark a migration back to the city? The folks over at Minneapolis St.Paul Magazine did some digging and discovered that “here in the Twin Cities, there is hope.” They tapped into some local experts and rounded up the Twin Cities ”Best Places to Live: 20 Great Neighborhoods That...
Newly Reduced! Gorgeous 3bed/3bath Complete Remodel 2 blocks from Lake Calhoun!!!
1511 W 33rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 3 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms / 2000 square feet Now Only $600,000 Completely remodeled from top to bottom without losing the timeless charm of this 1911 home. Open kitchen with granite counter tops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and pantry. Hardwood floors, master suite overlooking professionally landscaped backyard, and...
NEWS FOR FUN: Does Your Bathroom Need a Makeover?
DO YOU HAVE A BATHROOM THAT NEEDS A MAKEOVER? The TV Show… Edelman Productions is producing a new bathroom show, BATHTASTIC!, for the DIY network this Summer/Fall 2008 in Minneapolis. The show focuses on fun, fast, creative, affordable ways to makeover a bathroom—WITHOUT getting into a major remodel.
NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW: New MN Law for Carbon Monoxide Alarms
A new state mandate requiring carbon monoxide alarms in existing single-family homes went into effect on August 1, 2008, that is protecting buyers and surprising sellers. Keep reading to find out how to prevent this silent killer’s new law from sneaking up on you…
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