Home Buying Tips

Home Buying Tips

The Closing Was Supposed to Be Friday. Then the HOA Got Involved

The Closing Was Supposed to Be Friday. Then the HOA Got Involved. Everything Was On Track Until The Last Week One of the most frustrating transactions I’ve experienced in nearly 24 years of real estate happened recently during what should have been a routine closing. The buyers were excited. The sellers were packed. The financing […]
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The Truth About Multiple Offers in the Twin Cities

The Truth About Multiple Offers in the Twin Cities If you are trying to buy a home right now, there is a good chance you have either been involved in a bidding war or you are worried about ending up in one. The good news is this. You do not have to win every bidding […]
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Should I Buy a Home First or Sell My House First?

Should I Buy a Home First or Sell My House First? If you are planning a move, one of the biggest questions you may be asking is: Should I buy a home first or sell my current house first? It is a great question. And the honest answer is this. There is no one size […]
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Waiting To Buy A Home Because Of Interest Rates? Read This First

Waiting To Buy A Home Because Of Interest Rates? Read This First One of the biggest questions I’m hearing right now from home buyers in Lakeville, Bloomington, and throughout the Twin Cities is simple. “Should I wait for interest rates to come down before buying a home?” It’s a fair question. As of the writing […]

Home Buying Tips The Closing Was Supposed to Be Friday. Then the HOA Got Involved The Closing Was Supposed to Be Friday. Then the HOA Got Involved. Everything Was On Track Until The Last Week One of the most frustrating transactions I’ve experienced in nearly 24 years of real estate happened recently during what should have been a routine closing. The buyers were excited. The sellers were packed. The financing […]

Home Buying Tips The Truth About Multiple Offers in the Twin Cities The Truth About Multiple Offers in the Twin Cities If you are trying to buy a home right now, there is a good chance you have either been involved in a bidding war or you are worried about ending up in one. The good news is this. You do not have to win every bidding […]

Home Buying Tips Should I Buy a Home First or Sell My House First? Should I Buy a Home First or Sell My House First? If you are planning a move, one of the biggest questions you may be asking is: Should I buy a home first or sell my current house first? It is a great question. And the honest answer is this. There is no one size […]

Home Buying Tips Waiting To Buy A Home Because Of Interest Rates? Read This First Waiting To Buy A Home Because Of Interest Rates? Read This First One of the biggest questions I’m hearing right now from home buyers in Lakeville, Bloomington, and throughout the Twin Cities is simple. “Should I wait for interest rates to come down before buying a home?” It’s a fair question. As of the writing […]

Home Buying Tips HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUY A HOUSE? HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BUY A HOUSE? If you’re thinking about buying, this is the question everyone asks. How long does it actually take? The honest answer is simple. It depends on how prepared you are. I’ve had buyers find a home on the very first showing and get it under contract the […]

Home Buying Tips What Happens During a Home Inspection? What Happens During a Home Inspection? If you are buying or selling a home in Lakeville, Bloomington, or anywhere in the Twin Cities metro area, the home inspection is one of the most important steps in the entire process. I have been doing this for 23 years and I can tell you that what happens […]

Home Buying Tips Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait for Interest Rates to Drop? Should You Buy a Home Now or Wait for Interest Rates to Drop? If you are thinking about buying a home, you are asking one question.Should you buy now or wait for rates to drop? Here is what is happening right now. Interest rates are around 5.75 percent. Down from nearly 8 percent a year […]

Home Buying Tips How Much Down Payment Do I Need to Buy a Home? How Much Down Payment Do I Need to Buy a Home? This is one of the biggest misconceptions I see with home buyers, especially first-time buyers. Most people walk in thinking one of two things: either they need 20% down, or they believe they can buy a home with nothing down. In reality, most buyers […]

Home Buying Tips How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Today’s Market? How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Today’s Market? One of the most common questions homeowners ask is, “How long will it take to sell my house?” The honest answer is that it depends on several factors, and the real estate market can shift quickly. In my experience, I’ve seen conditions change […]

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