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InvestorsHome Buying
Buying a home in Minnesota has a lot of moving parts: lenders, inspectors, appraisers, title companies and more.
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InvestorsProven Experience! Review of Realtor David Olson
I started in the trades. Then I spent years as a pastor. For about two decades since, I’ve been a real estate broker and home builder here in Minnesota, where I’ve…
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InvestorsYour Neighbor in the Twin Cities, Not Just Your Agent
As a local real estate expert I don't just work in the Twin Cities, I live here!! Throughout the year I love to reconnect and stay in touch with past…
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InvestorsMinnesota Investment Opportunity: Rental Portfolio of 39 Single Family Homes in Minneapolis and Saint Paul for Sale
Awesome Investment Opportunity here in Minnesota and the Twin Cities! I'm selling an entire portfolio of single family rental properties of 39 single…
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InvestorsWhy I Work By Referrals
Maybe you've noticed that many real estate agents take a 'transactional' approach to sales—identifying clients, closing the deal, and then moving on to…
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InvestorsHow Was It Measured?
Price per square foot is one of the most common ways people compare homes. It looks simple. But it’s only as good as the measurements behind it, and those…
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InvestorsWho’s Paying Your Mortgage?
As a homeowner, you obviously pay for your mortgage but as an investor, your tenant does. Equity build-up is a significant benefit of mortgaged rental…
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InvestorsRetirement Without a Mortgage
Many people want their home paid off by the time they retire. Removing your biggest monthly bill before your paycheck stops can bring real peace of mind.
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Most people have lots of things to save for but not always enough discretionary income after the family essentials have been met. Here’s what to know,…
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Rental properties have four primary factors that contribute to a return on investment. Based on market conditions and investor strategies, the…
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InvestorsRates Are Down But It Costs More?
The latest Housing Affordability Index from the National Association of REALTORS® shows an interesting trend taking place this year that needs buyers'…
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InvestorsWaiting Might Cost MORE!
The housing market has been in a downward trend for four years. There is some speculation that inventories will not reduce any time soon which will be…
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InvestorsNot All Realtors Are Created Equal
Joe standing in front of the home he lived in for 40 years Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or just curious. Here’s an honest look,…
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InvestorsEver Thought About Being A LandLord?
Meet John & Andrea Nelson, clients of mine who recently saved for a downpayment to buy a new home for their growing family. Here’s what to know,…
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InvestorsOne Size Doesn’t Fit All
No advice fits everyone. But if you have steady income, good credit and some savings, buying a home can be one of the strongest financial moves you make.
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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 and another wants to find the most…
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InvestorsYours or Theirs
It takes money to buy a home: yours or a lender’s. If you’re not paying cash, find out what you can borrow and what it will cost before you start touring.
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InvestorsDo you know someone struggling with their mortgage?
I'm writing because our area had an alarming up-tick in foreclosures in the last 30 days. We all know someone who is struggling to make their mortgage…
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Investors“I Do” Want a Home….Explaining the FHA Gift Registry
Getting married and already have a kitchen full of gear? Some couples skip the traditional registry and ask for help with a down payment instead.
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InvestorsIRS 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 questions. Here’s what to know, whether…
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InvestorsYou Must Be This Tall to Ride
Remember the sign at the State Fair rides? “You must be this tall to ride.” Standing in line only to be turned away was a letdown.
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InvestorsKeep Track of Improvements
People are staying longer in their homes according to the National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Here’s what to know, whether you’re buying,…
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Investors7 Reasons for FHA Assumptions
If you have an FHA loan with a rate below today’s, it may be one of your home’s best features.
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InvestorsHome Energy Audit
With the exception of a mortgage payment, the largest homeowner expense is utilities; and energy is the major component. Here’s what to know, whether…
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InvestorsConverting a Home to a Rental
What's keeping you from taking advantage of the low prices and mortgage rates available today? Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or…
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InvestorsCompeting with Cash?
It can feel unfair. You’ve searched for months, found the right home and written an offer, and then a cash buyer shows up.
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InvestorsSignificant Problems
"The significant problems you face today cannot be solved at the same level of thinking you were at when you created them." Albert Einstein Here’s what…
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InvestorsA Silent Killer… Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless and toxic. It’s called the silent killer because people often don’t know it’s there.
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InvestorsMore To Sell with FHA Assumption
If you had a 3.5% mortgage on your current home and were buying another home, transferring your low interest rate mortgage would be ideal. Here’s what…
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InvestorsThe Investment Alternative
To say the investment market is unsettling is an obvious understatement. The market is down 8% in the last ten days and the news doesn't give much hope…
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InvestorsBuy Now or Wait
Uncertainty as to whether prices will continue to fall has to be one of the most common causes of buyer procrastination. Here’s what to know, whether…
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InvestorsHow to Choose a Mortgage
The right mortgage isn’t just the one with the lowest rate. It’s the one that fits your budget, your plans and how long you’ll stay.
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InvestorsHow to Find the Right Real Estate Agent for You!
The agent you choose shapes how your whole move goes, from pricing and negotiating to the last day before closing. Here’s what I’d look for, plus a…
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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! Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or just curious. Here’s an honest look, whether…
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InvestorsFollow These Steps to Find Your Perfect Home
Every week, I hear from people who’ve found homes online and want to see them right away. They haven’t talked to a lender yet, and they need to sell their…
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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 an offer on a home and potentially…
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InvestorsShould You Listen to the Media?
This question comes up constantly – “Is the media correct when predicting the real estate market?” I believe the answer is NO. Here’s what to know,…
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InvestorsBest Time to Buy..EVER!
This is the Best time to buy a home. Wow, it just does not get better than this to buy a home. Here’s what to know, whether you’re selling, buying or…
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