Selling your Home During Winter
Our winter can be long and brutal but it’s still possible to sell your home during the frigid cold. Here is our handy guide and tips for making your home more marketable during the winter time.
Lake Gift Ideas from Etsy.com
Looking for lake gift ideas for a friend or family member? Maybe possibly a nice gift for their lake home? Here are some of our favorite fits from Esty: Fuck Off I’m At the Lake Mug Coffee Cup Funny Lakehouse Mug Lake House Decor Lake House Accessories Gift for Lake Lovers Lake Vermilion Rustic Barrel […]
Minnesota March Housing Report
Below is the link to the most recent Minnesota March Housing Report produced by the Minnesota Association of Realtors. Inventory is decreasing and home appreciation is staying flat. Even though interest rates have increased, its still a good time to sell due to low inventory of homes available for sale. Click hereMN March Housing Report
Still Looking For the Right Home? Try Exclusive Off-Market Listings
Nearly all home buyers start their home search online searching sites such as Zillow or Realtor.com—but did you know that these search engines don’t return all of the available homes for sale? You may need to consider exclusive off-market homes. It’s true. There are many more homes available than the ones you see online, so […]
Minnesota Floodplain Guide ***NEW***
The Minnesota DNR just released this floodplain management QUICK GUIDE with useful graphics for professionals and landowners regarding floodplain issues and concerns in Minnesota. This will be very helpful document for home owners and buyers looking to buy land on rivers or lakes that could possibly be affected by floodplain issues and more prone to […]
Major Loan Options for Buyers
Major loan options for buyers they should know about. This includes FHA, VA, Conventional and Vacation Properties. Home Loan Highlights: You should be know about the major loan options for buyers that are available. There are a number of different loan options available to buyers for the different properties they wish to purchase including vacation […]
Purchasing Property and Septic Systems
Buying a cabin or home creates excitement, however, this purchase also requires some thought and planning about how wastewater will be treated. Purchasing property and septic systems In certain conditions, St. Louis County may require that you have the septic system inspected to determine if it is in compliance when purchasing property that has a septic […]
Offers: Counter, Reject or Accept
You’ve received an offer on your property. Awesome! Now what? It’s important to negotiate real estate offers to earn the best price and terms on the sale. Here are some insights you can use to accept the best offer on your property. What happens when a Offer is Received? Once an offer is made, your […]
2022 Year End Market Updates
2022 was a wild year in the real estate world. We started the year strong and slowed down as interest rates increase. The year started off with rates around 3% and saw the year end with rates just under 7%. Following is the final year market stats for 2022.
Tax Aspects of Home Ownership: Selling a Home
This article was written by a Turbo Tax Expert, dated 12/1/2022 Profit on home sale usually tax-free Many home sellers don’t even have to report the transaction to the IRS. But if you’re one of the exceptions, knowing the rules about excluding the profit from your income can help you hold down your tax bill. […]