We've decided to go Solar, solar electric, that is. Otherwise known as Solar PV or Solar photovoltaic, this technology has been around for quite some time. Just recently though, there has been several factors that make solar pv very price attractive.
For quite some time, BofA had a Doctors loan program that was very popular. It was discontinued a couple of years ago due to the economic conditions. But it is now back. BofA has made available the long sought after Doctors Loan program, or Physicians Loan Program, once again. It also goes by the names […]
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Paint has been around for a long time. But when it comes to environmentally friendly paint, what choices do you have? One company has come out with what they call a "premium quality, eco friendly latex paint." This paint is made from suplus paint that's collected at hazardous materials collection points. That means it's not […]
Hi, this is Minna, and I will be your guest-blogger for the day. Today's topic is Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND). If you haven't heard the term before, pay heed because it's a fresh outlook on how to deal with suburban sprawl, and I have a hunch it's going to be around for quite some time. […]
I have written previous articles defining short sales and foreclosures. I will now compare the consequences to a homeowner of a foreclosure versus those of a successful short sale.
These days, you can't read the headlines without noticing that there are many foreclosed homes around the country. Since it is so prevalent, we thought it would be best to offer a brief explanation of how the foreclosure process works. First of all, a little clarification. "In foreclosure" is the process that leads up […]
These days, in real estate, the term short sales is frequently heard. What is a short sale, you may wonder. Well, let me explain it to you by giving you an example. Let's say you bought a house two years ago with a mortgage of $200,000. Let's say you've paid off $5,000 of the […]
You're selling your house. It's a big process, and you aren't sure where to start. You need to price it correctly; you need to get it in tip-top shape for all the showings; you need to fix up a few things. Now, many people think of the last item last. In fact, many people put […]
Selling a house is time-consuming and hard work, especially in today's market. If you are thinking about selling your house, you might feel a little overwhelmed by it all. That's why it is helpful to have a professional by your side--one who can guide you every step of the way. In this blog entry, I […]
Here is the latest statistics from Minneapolis Association of REALTORS. The short of it is that we have increased pending sales by 7.4% over last February, but keep in mind that over 60% of these sales were "lender mediated" sales, or foreclosures and short sales. Also the number of new listings has decreased by 19% […]
