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Strategies for a successful winter home sale With low inventory, buyers are looking throughout the year for homes to buy. Winter is still not a peak real estate season, but home sales have increased across all seasons- even while the snow flies. According to Zillow research, homes listed for sale in the winter stay on … Continued
15 Tips for New Home Sellers Are you ready to sell your home, but not sure where to begin? If so, know you’re not alone. Selling is a complicated process that can be emotional and stressful. You probably feel connected to your home, and it may be your largest investment. It is very reassuring … Continued
Do these things before starting to look for your first home Are you ready to buy your first home? Home shopping is fun and exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. Ideally, everyone wants an affordable home that they love, but there is more to that idea than many people realize. Unfortunately, many first-time buyers … Continued
6 essential tips- Especially if your home is on the market this fall Crisp fall days are a gentle nudge to our psyche, telling us winter is just around the corner. If you are continuing to sell your home through fall and into winter, there are plenty of ways you can keep your property attractive … Continued
Tips for navigating the month-to-month rental market Selling a home in a low inventory market is great, but not if you can’t find or get into your next home right away. If you are having to vacate before your next home is secured, there are more options than overstaying your welcome in a guest room … Continued
10 Ways to Attract Autumn Home Buyers Temps may be cooling off in West Central Minnesota, but fall real estate is almost as hot as summer around here. In fact, it is the second-best time of the year to sell a home. It’s a bit of quieter period, when kids are back in school and … Continued
The market is challenging, but we can help Great interest rates mean it’s a favorable time to buy a new home. But if you have started the hunt, you may have already run into a few obstacles. Low inventory means houses do not stay on the market long. If you do put in an offer, … Continued
As summer heats up, your bills don’t need to rise That few extra degrees of warmth that summer brings to West Central Minnesota makes a difference. Not only is staying cool a challenge, but water and energy bills can spike. Here is the best advice from property management pros to not only beat the heat, … Continued
The first step in home buying- Check your credit. Before you start looking for a new home, take a look at your credit, and understand where you stand financially. Credit scores are symbols of your ability to repay debts. Mortgage lenders look at this number first when reviewing your credit worthiness. If you are applying … Continued
A letter to the seller may give you an edge in a competitive market Home buying in today’s market is competitive. A heartfelt, personal letter from buyer to seller is one way to make an offer standout. However, some sincere sentiments can also turn off buyers. Here are 5 areas to avoid if you plan … Continued
