Regardless of which source you read, the news for those selling homes in Center City, Minnesota is not encouraging. Overall prices are down, foreclosures for sale still compete with standard sales in drawing buyers, and there is no immediate market improvement on the horizon.
Savvy sellers must pay attention to the things that buyers in this market care most about. Jake Duffy shares some good insights here regarding what buyers are demanding in today’s market: [Read more...]
If you’re considering buying a short-sale townhouse in Lindstrom, Minnesota, there are things that will likely be different than the process of a standard home purchase. If you have time on your side (i.e. don’t need to move quickly) and really want the townhouse, short sales can often present great savings to buyers. But they certainly don’t come without their own set of potential hassles. [Read more...]
If you want to sell your house in Chisago City, MN, the real estate market news can feel dismal. It is definitely a buyer’s market right now, with nearly 30% of all homes for sale being foreclosures and the corresponding effect on all home values. But don’t despair – none of this means that your home can’t be sold! [Read more...]
Whether you are trying to sell or buy a house in North Branch, MN, you may have considered whether you really need to work with a realtor. We’d like to list a few reasons why working with a realtor makes the most sense: [Read more...]
Twin Cities MN Real Estate Update – updated June 3rd, 2011 – Lakeshore properties for sale in the Twin Cities MN area, updated by real estate agent Doug Goerss of The Barb Goerss Home Selling Team. [Read more...]
You love your home on the river in St. Paul, MN. You want to sell it, but you want to get the highest price possible. Won’t everyone else appreciate what a wonderful home it is?
This article explains why the answer is “no”, and why an experienced real estate agent can help take emotions out of the equation and help you look at the objective factors that raise or lower the value of your home. [Read more...]
You never thought you’d find a reason to be happy about the high cost of gas, did you? Well, if you’re a homeowner trying to sell your house in the Grand Avenue, St. Paul area, the high cost of gasoline has a definite silver lining. [Read more...]
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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You want to sell your house in Cottage Grove, MN as quickly as possible. You’ve cleaned out your belongings to make it more attractive to potential buyers, you’ve painted the walls and done the repair work necessary. You’ve maybe even baked cookies before a showing to make the whole place smell amazing. But one key area is often overlooked by sellers focused on the interior of their home: landscaping. [Read more...]
If you are selling your Lake Elmo, MN lakefront home, be advised that the Minnesota summer storm season is upon us! After a tornado ripped a path of destruction through north Minneapolis earlier this week, it’s clear that no city or neighborhood is immune to the destructive forces of Mother Nature. Many homes that were for sale in Minneapolis are now completely off the market due to extensive damage, and homeowners are finding themselves with many weeks and thousands of dollars of work before their homes will be ready to sell. [Read more...]
Doug Goerss discusses Contract for Deed tips for buying or selling a home in the Twin Cities MN area.
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A natural tendency for sellers is to overvalue and therefore overprice their home, as noted in this article. The author references the real estate climate in Michigan, but these principles are equally true in Minnesota. It may seem like a smart idea to set your townhouse’s price high, at least initially. Why not see if you can get as much as is humanly possible? [Read more...]
If you’re considering buying a home in Stillwater, Minnesota, or selling your Stillwater house, there are many reasons why getting a quality inspection should be on your to-do list. This recent interview with a seasoned home inspector sheds light on why a careful home inspection protects both buyers and sellers. [Read more...]
Anyone who’s considering selling their Forest Lake, MN home has likely thought through the basic essentials – time to clean the place up, spruce up the paint job, depersonalize the rooms for showings, complete all major repairs. But some of the things that lower the value of your home might surprise you. A recent article lists 8 factors that devalue your home. [Read more...]
Twin Cities MN Real Estate – Selling My House – Important Pricing Tips VIDEO
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Here’s some useful information for anyone facing possible home foreclosure. [Read more...]
If you’re thinking of selling your house as a short sale, or maybe losing your house to foreclosure, I found some interesting information today about the potential tax liability you might incur.
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One of the most important documents a seller should pay attention to when offering their home for sale is the “Sellers Property Disclosure Statement”. This disclosure form is given to a prospective buyer [Read more...]
5 Steps for a Successful Short Sale
If you are a potential “Distressed” Home Seller and thinking now is the time to join other homes for sale in the Twin City metro area; here is good news!
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