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January 16, 2025 Newsletter

B.I.C. REALTY FEATURED LISTINGS Private Country Home! MLS#147594 $280,000 Privacy and peace of this cozy country home located on 17...

buying property

Homeowners Insurance

Minnesota Homeowners Insurance: Types of Coverage and Reimbursements to know when when buying a home. Quick Takeaways In Minnesota, average...

Lake Vermilion Market Reports

Lake Vermilion Homes and Cabins Sold YTD

As the year winds down, we have seen a lot of changes in the local real estate market including second...

buying property

Steps to Buying A Home

Step 1. What can you afford? Mortgage Rates, Affordibility and Down Payment If you're in the market to buy a...

sellers

What is a Listing Agreement?

A listing agreement is a contract between you and your agent company that says the agent can represent you and...

sellers

Why Fall can be the Best Time to Sell and Buy Property

Key Insights In Minnesota Fall is a historically good time for buying and selling Property. Sellers will deal with more...

Uncategorized

Q&A What is the MLS for Realtors?

What Is A Multiple Listing Service (MLS)? Multiple listing services (MLS databases) are created and maintained by cooperating realtors and...

sellers

Should You Accept the First Offer on Your Home?

You just got your home listed and you received a strong offer! Congratulations! Now, you need to decide if you...

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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...

vacation rentals

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? ...

market update

Minnesota March Housing Report

Below is the link to the most recent Minnesota March Housing Report produced by the Minnesota Association of Realtors. Inventory...

buying property

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...

buying property sellers

Minnesota Floodplain Guide NEW

The Minnesota DNR just released this floodplain management QUICK GUIDE with useful graphics for professionals and landowners regarding floodplain issues...

buying property loans

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:...

buying property

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...

sellers

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...

market update

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...

sellers

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...

EXP Realty

Thank you for 2022

Thank You for another Unforgettable Year! As winter approaches here in Northern Minnesota, we want to take a moment to...

vacation rentals

VRBO’s in St. Louis County

Short term rentals in St. Louis County--What You Need to Know Reminder: St. Louis County regulates VRBOs. St. Louis County regulates short...