The Twin Cities housing market has been crazy over the past few years. While there have always been periods of ups and downs, buyer’s markets and seller’s markets, yet the frenetic pace and swings has had everyone speculating. Now that interest rates have climbed back to more “normal” levels, those…
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What Is Earnest Money? Why Do I Need It?
If you’ve never been through the home-buying process, some of the terminology can seem a bit foreign to you. One of the many phrases you might come across is earnest money. When making an offer on a condo or home, it is often encouraged to include earnest money with that…
What is an Appraisal?
Appraisals can be one of the most confusing aspects of buying or selling real estate for the consumer. When a buyer and seller agree upon a sales price, it can be beyond frustrating to hear that the appraisal came in with a value too low. It’s not enough for the…
Owning a Twin Cities Condo or Home Is Still More Affordable Than Renting One
If spending more time at home over the past year is making you really think hard about buying a home instead of renting one, you’re not alone. You may be wondering, however, if the dollars and cents add up in your favor as home prices continue to rise. According to the…
10 Home Inspection Issues – Red Flags
Most Minnesota homebuyers realize that they can’t expect a perfect home inspection report when buying a resale home. Cosmetic flaws and minor repairs are easily managed and shouldn’t be deal breakers. That said, there are some issues that are more serious and should give the buyer pause if not addressed…
The Path To Homeownership
If you’re thinking of buying a home and not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Here’s a map with 10 simple steps to follow in the homebuying process. Let’s connect today to discuss the specific steps along the way in our local area. RE/MAX ResultsShannon Lindstrom, RealtorDirect: 612-616-9714www.ShannonLindstromRealtor.comwww.ShannonLindstrom.info The…