Keep Track of Home Improvements

November 4, 2011

People are staying longer in their homes according to the National Association of Realtors and the U.S. Census. Over time, even a modest appreciation could result in a significant gain and Minneapolis homeowners should have a strategy to minimize possible taxes. Maintenance on a principal residence is not deductible but improvements can add to the [...]

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10 Tips to Lower Home Owner Insurance Costs

March 25, 2011

Just when you thought you had gathered all of the tons of information to obtain your loan pre-approval from your lender, you signed countless documents just to buy your home–everything from disclosures to contracts!  Who can keep it all straight?  Now, you have to find homeowner insurance as one more requirement in order to purchase [...]

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6 Out of 10 Believe in Home Ownership

March 21, 2011

Arecent survey shows that a majority of potential homeowners feel the housing market-and housing prices-will recover in the upcoming years.  While many are confident that now is a great time to buy, they are concerned about their home selling.  Uncertainty about selling, getting a fair price and emotions are the main reasons for holding back [...]

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Carefree Living at 8045 Xerxes Bloomington, MN

March 15, 2011

If you are searching for a care-free living style your search could be over!  This meticulous two bedroom unit gives you the feeling that you are in a single family home.   The kitchen has been updated and the living /dining room combination allow for creative entertianing styles. The sliding door leads to the patio and allows [...]

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50% of Families Can Afford Average Home –Why Aren’t They Buying?

February 2, 2011

More than half of the families in America can afford to buy a home based on income levels and current prices.  This information comes from a real estate site based in California called Movoto.com .  So why don’t they buy a home?  Well, the buyers state that the foreclosures and short sales are difficult, and [...]

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