It's an often heard concern from first time buyers: "We don't have enough money for a down payment!" While there are down payment assistance programs available, saving money is not as hard as we think it is. Often, there are dollars that we are already spending on something else and all that is needed is […]
Low water pressure can be annoying. It may make certain activities frustrating, like washing hands in the bathroom sink. Below you will find 4 main causes of low water pressure and solutions to each one of them. Debris or mineral buildup Debris in the water line is more common that you think. In Minneapolis, the water […]
What makes one lender better than another lender? I've been asked this question by buyers looking in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area many, many times. There are many little differences between lenders, but there are some very basic differences that can make your home buying process go smoothly or bumpy like the potholes we […]
I was recently showing a condo property in the Eagan and Burnsville areas to one of my clients. They were asking me why the association dues vary so much between buildings. Well, there can be several reasons and I'll cover some of the top reasons in this post. Shortage of reserves I recently heard of […]
I recently had 2 buyers both perform a sewer line inspection, one in South Minneapolis, one in St. Louis Park. They both happen to use the same company, and both had completely different results. Why do a sewer line inspection Sewer lines can be constructed using very different methods. The most common ones are a […]
Why Inspect The main reason to perform a buyer's inspection is so that you know what you are purchasing. You can read more about why you should inspect at this blog post. If the inspection turns up a $6,000 problem, it would a good time to renegotiate the purchase since you discovered a problem that wasn't apparent […]
Why inspect? When purchasing a home it is always recommended to perform a variety of inspections to satisfy the buyer. The buyer can opt to perform a range of inspections to make sure that you are well informed about what you are buying based on the condition of the home. You can perform as many […]
There are many buyers, perhaps like yourself, that are looking to foreclosures as a good deal, a way to get a lower price on a home that you can put work into to gain equity. If this describes you, read on. Buying a foreclosed property means that you are purchasing a property that has been […]
Are you considering a condo? Or townhouse? Or single family home? This is Part 1 of a special 4 part article will discuss various pros and cons of each style of living. In this part, we'll cover the definition of each of these types of home, and where they are usually found in the Twin […]
I get this question from many different buyers, so I thought it might make a good blog topic. Many first time buyers are curious as to how long it takes to find a home as well as how long it takes to "close" on a home. From the first steps of contacting an agent and […]
That should get your attention. The government is giving cash to home buyers! Now, there are some stipulations, but if you meet the criteria, you can get $8,000! This is part of the Economic Stimulus package that was signed into law this week by President Obama. First-time home buyers can claim an $8,000 tax credit […]
