August 8, 2013
Why can't I use an FHA loan on this house?

Here's the situation. If you are using an FHA loan to purchase a home, the house will have to meet some certain requirements for FHA to insure the mortgage. They want to make sure that the risk of loss is minimized so the appraiser is to look for certain aspects of the house to meet […]

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March 22, 2013
What is a short sale

First of all, a Short Sale is anything but short, fast, or quick, despite the name. A Short Sale by definition is where the seller is selling the home, and is "short" on the money needed to pay off the mortgage in full, hence the name "short" sale. Well, that's all find and dandy, but […]

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February 4, 2012
Wine

A wine bottle and glasses on a butcher block counter in a kitchen. This is a photo I took for listing a home for sale.

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February 4, 2012
Simple Kitchen

Just a photo of a kitchen. In this photo, I moved the toaster to the position you see it in, and turned the faucet to the left, and lined up the flowers on the foreground counter. With that, I fired 1 flash into the ceiling to the right of the camera. I took this photo […]

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February 4, 2012
Living Room

The living room is a place of warmth, with a fire in the fireplace, a comfy cozy chair, and sunlight streaming in the windows. It is most often found at the front of the house, just inside the front door. This room used to be reserved for formal furniture for company. But a lot has […]

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February 4, 2012
Bedroom escape

I can just imagine waking up on a saturday morning and sitting down to a cup of tea and the morning news.This particular photo has such a wonderful combination of color and textures.

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July 8, 2011
Typical Buying Process and Timeline

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 […]

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March 11, 2009
Wonderful Richfield Rambler

Here's a house for sale that's ready for you. Located in the heart of Richfield, this 4 bedroom / 2 bathroom rambler, updated and ready to move in. Desirable and picturesque Wood Lake Neighborhood. One block to Wood Lake Nature Center with walking and cross country ski trails, wildlife and educational nature programs. Private Well […]

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February 20, 2009
$8,000 Free Cash!!!

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 […]

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August 12, 2008
Little Touchups that Mean Alot

Research Before Buying a House Hi, it's Minna again, and I am back!  This time, I am blogging about how to sell your house in this tough market.  Many people think they have to totally rehaul their house in order to sell it, but that's not true.  All it takes is a little bit of […]

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