Posts Tagged ‘ homes mn ’
Over the next three months, the U.S. Census Bureau is going to hire about 1.2 million temporary workers. The seasonally adjusted impact of these numbers will be massive, so don’t overreact positively when the news makes headlines a few months from now. Nonetheless, we believe that positive job creation is getting ready to occur as most [ READ MORE ]
It is amazing to me that appraisal companies are implying or accusing licensed Realtors who provide broker price opinions for lenders of devaluing properties. In our part of the country, the appraisers are the ones who are giving low value to properties, even in cases where the buyers and sellers have agreed on the price. I [ READ MORE ]
An estimated 7.5 million homeowners are behind on their mortgage or in the foreclosure process, and another 1 million homes are bank-owned (also known as real estate owned or REO) after being foreclosed on by lenders, according to a new report from Lender Processing Services Inc. The LPS February 2010 Mortgage Monitor report, which is based [ READ MORE ]
March 16, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — With the quickly receding snow cover exposing last year’s leaves and other dead vegetation, yard clean-up isn’t far behind. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds homeowners that spring is fire season, and to think safety first when disposing of yard waste. The safest way to dispose of yard [ READ MORE ]
Washington, D.C. – March 16, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — On March 12, 2010 Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), along with Representatives Peter Roskam (R-IL) and Patrick Tiberi (R-OH) introduced, H.R. 4839, a bill that will enhance economic development in underserved areas. The bill will modify Section 118(a) of the federal tax code to reflect the [ READ MORE ]
RE/MAX has gained No. 1 market share in Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn., beating out longtime competitors Edina Realty and Coldwell Banker Burnet. After 15 years of continuous market growth, RE/MAX clinched the top spot despite being outnumbered in agent count by Edina and Coldwell Banker, which both saw drastic declines in their sales volumes and had several [ READ MORE ]
WASHINGTON – The number of buyers who agreed to purchase a home fell sharply in January, a sign that demand for housing is sinking this winter as stormy weather slammed Eastern states. Record snowstorms in January and February had many Americans shoveling sidewalks and driveways instead of combing through listings for open houses. Partly as a [ READ MORE ]
Lakeville’s market trend is like most Twin City suburban communities which it is currently is in a buyers market. Interest rates are currently experiencing slight downward pressure. Location Characteristics: Lakeville is located in the southeast corner of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, within Dakota County. The community offers a well-balanced atmosphere of planned development and managed [ READ MORE ]
by Bob Hunt Short-sale sellers and their agents have plenty to think about, and it is understandable if they are annoyed by the reams of paperwork that may come their way. Nonetheless, it really is important not only to pay attention to what is in the paperwork but also to be sure to retain it for [ READ MORE ]
by Jennifer Allan Real estate agents are quite fond of the philosophy that “price conquers all,” meaning that if you price a listing low enough, it will sell regardless of the challenges the property presents. Fair enough But, so what? Is that our job as professional real estate agents to simply recommend a price low enough that [ READ MORE ]