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City of Brooklyn Center: Schools & District 286
Brooklyn Center Community Schools (district 286) prides itself in providing excellent academics to students in…
Read more →One Size Doesn’t Fit All
Rarely, does one size fit everyone and the same goes for advice. The following suggestion is not right for…
Read more →Community Life in Rogers Minnesota
The city of Rogers, Minnesota is a medium-sized city located northwest of Minneapolis. With a population of…
Read more →History of Rogers Minnesota
Rogers, Minnesota started as an early settlement in 1884. Like much of the surrounding area, Rogers was mostly…
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InvestorsFamily & Friends’ Mortgages
It all seems perfectly reasonable: one person is not satisfied with what he can earn currently in the market…
Read more →Yours or Theirs
It takes money to buy a home: yours or theirs. If you're not going to pay cash for a home, you need to find out…
Read more →Parks & Trails in Rogers Minnesota
The city of Rogers, Minnesota has a strong commitment to outdoor preservation and enjoyment. With 31 parks…
Read more →School District 282 in St. Anthony Village
St. Anthony Village, Minnesota is part of St. Anthony-New Brighton School District, or school district 282. The…
Read more →“I Do” Want a Home….Explaining the FHA Gift Registry
Forget Macy's and Crate & Barrel. Set up your bridal registry at the bank and use the funds for the FHA down…
Read more →IRS Rules Regarding a Sale by Surviving Spouse
I don't care how expected it is, the death of a spouse leaves the surviving spouse reeling and with a thousand…
Read more →You Must Be This Tall to Ride
Do you remember going to the State Fair or Six Flags as a child? There was a terrific ride your older siblings…
Read more →Keep Track of Improvements
People are staying longer in their homes according to the National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Census.…
Read more →7 Reasons for FHA Assumptions
FHA loans that originated with lower interest rates have great advantages for buyers and sellers. Interest rate…
Read more →Home Energy Audit
With the exception of a mortgage payment, the largest homeowner expense is utilities; and energy is the major…
Read more →Competing with Cash?
It's not fair! 29% of all sales made in June and July 2011 were cash. How does a buyer who needs a mortgage…
Read more →Significant Problems
"The significant problems you face today cannot be solved at the same level of thinking you were at when you…
Read more →A Silent Killer… Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and toxic. It's called the "silent killer" in homes because some victims…
Read more →I Want a Bigger/Nicer Home but…
There are homeowners that would like to have a larger/nicer home but are patiently waiting for the market to…
Read more →Buy Now or Wait
Uncertainty as to whether prices will continue to fall has to be one of the most common causes of buyer…
Read more →InvestorsHow to Choose a Mortgage
Two great videos about Mortgage Loans
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Recommended ProfessionalsHow to Find the Right Real Estate Agent for You!
Another great video with helpful information on how to find the right real estate agent.
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Investors7 Reasons Why NOW is a Great Time to Buy a Home
At a glance: Why NOW is the Prime Time to Buy! 1. Home Affordability is at an all-time high. The median…
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InvestorsFollow These Steps to Find Your Perfect Home
Every week I receive at least 5 or 6 calls from people who have been house hunting on the Internet and have a…
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InvestorsDon’t Write That Offer Without Realtor Representation!
In today’s struggling real estate market, buyers (especially first time home buyers) would be foolish to write…
Read more →Thinking about buying or selling?
Get a personalized home value or a clear plan from a Realtor who knows these neighborhoods inside and out.