Sunday Tour of Homes Jan. 22nd 2012
We’ll have a drawing for a $25 gas card with an entry form for every house you visit! (no purchase necessary)
Here are the details:
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Twin Cities Homes for Sale Update – Dec. 2011
Here’s some interesting graphs on Twin Cities homes for sale/sold over the years. For specific data on the price of YOUR home, give us a call and we’d be glad to give you an in-person analysis! [Read More...]
Buying a House – Having Good Credit
Doug Goerss covers what kind of credit you need to Buy a House – it’s not as tough as you might think!
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What it Means to “Buy” a House – Part 1 of 3 – Steps to Getting the Keys
Doug Goerss covers some important tips for after signing on the dotted line.
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US Credit Rating Downgrade and Real Estate 1 of 3
Doug Goerss discusses how the U.S. credit rating downgrade is going to affect homes for sale. [Read More...]
How to Get a VA Loan – Part 1 of 3
Doug gives a quick summary of the VA or Veterans Affairs loans for real estate.
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Cash Needed to Buy a Home (Summary)
In this summary video (to be followed by a series of 6), Doug discusses how much cash you’ll need to buy a home in the Twin Cities MN area. [Read More...]
Selling Your House Short – Eliminating Your Debt
Doug Goerss discusses tips for selling your house short and trying to avoid left-over debt for homes in the Twin Cities MN area.
Make sure you consult an attorney and a tax advisor (besides a real estate agent!) before you do anything!
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Contract for Deed Tips – Twin Cities MN Homes for Sale
Doug Goerss discusses Contract for Deed tips for buying or selling a home in the Twin Cities MN area.
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Selling My House – Important Pricing Tips
Twin Cities MN Real Estate – Selling My House – Important Pricing Tips VIDEO
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MN First Time Buyers Down Payment Assistance
Doug discusses what down payment assistance is still available through the Minnesota Housing Agency.
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Minnesota Disabled Veterans Tax Benefits for Real Estate Taxes
There are some special tax benefits for disabled veterans who own a house.
These tax benefits (check with your own tax adviser first, of course), benefit disabled veterans, living in Minnesota, and is basically a reduction in their property taxes.
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Low Appraisal When Buying a House – Here’s What To Do
Doug discusses what to do when buying a house and your mortgage company has an appraisal done that comes in LOWER than price you wan to buy it for.
Doug gives a real-world example of a buyer he worked with in the Twin Cities real estate market, in Minnesota.
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Overbidding on REO Home Goes Wrong
I just got a call from one of our home buyers about a home she is buying in Woodbury, Minnesota. She wants to buy a bank owned home – more commonly known as a Real Estate Owned (REO) property. The bank accepted her purchase agreement [Read More...]
Fannie Mae Increasing Mortgage Fees
Fannie Mae is increasing the closings costs for mortgages for buying a house – How is that going to impact the Twin Cities real estate housing market?
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2011 Twin Cities Real Estate Forecast
Should I buy in 2011? Should I sell? Doug answers the tough questions you might be considering in this short, informative video.
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The Importance of Photos and Videos for Homes for Sale
Doug Goerss discusses the importance of listing videos and photos when selling your home.
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How to Use an FHA 203K Rehab Loan to Buy a House
Doug Goerss gives some important tips on how get, and use an FHA 203K Rehab mortgage to buy a home for sale. [Read More...]
Real Estate “Taxes” vs “Assessments”
Doug Goerss discusses the BIG differences between real estate “taxes” and real estate “assessments”.
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Buy First or Sell First?
How to Avoid Getting Stuck with Two Homes
Every month, thousands of homeowners are faced with the stressful dilemma of whether to buy first or sell first. You see, if you buy before selling, you could run the risk of owning two homes. Or, just as bad, if you sell first, [Read More...]
