Happy New Year! Starting a New Year means new beginnings. If your 2018 resolution is to purchase your first home, you have resolved to make a smart investment, both personally and financially. While the new tax bill is complex, it is clear that certain incentives for home ownership have been diminished or completely removed. As […]
Buying a Home
What we love about Minnesota: December 2017
What We Love About Minnesota Winter is a season that is both loved and hated. It brings snow which creates the feeling of an enchanted winter wonderland and it covers our cars and roads with dreaded ice. But for Minnesota home buyers – winter is all good news for three reasons: Homes Show True Colors […]
Vendor Showcase – TaskEasy
Its a little late in the season for this year, but we still thought we’d share a little secret with you… No, it’s not how to get rich fast, but it will save you time and money, as well as back pain! What are we talking about? Let us introduce TaskEasy. TaskEasy is an online […]
6 common real estate myths
Admit it, you’ve watched at least one episode of a home renovation television show. If you have, you know they portray a fast-paced, project-filled, home-flipping and buying or selling experience in what appears to take place in little to no time at all. Walls come down, paint goes up, finish it off with décor and […]
The perks of having a real estate agent
Let’s face it, the attraction to a do-it-yourself approach saturates the real estate industry. From home renovations to seasonal décor, there seems to be a DIY method for everything. While the appeal to buy a home in a DIY fashion may seem like the best way to go, the perks of having a real estate […]
You bought a home! Now what?
Whether this is your first home or your 10th, there are several steps that come after buying a home. We know your to-do lists are long; it can be easy to let certain tasks slip your mind. Use this checklist of to-do’s to ensure you’re set as you continue to move forward as a home […]
Setting your home buying budget
Buying a home can seem like a daunting commitment, but can be a smart investment and a big life step. If you feel you’re ready to take the plunge, it’s important to first be sure you’re ready financially. Knowing what you can afford before you begin looking will help you make a wise decision when […]
10 Home Buying Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
As a first time home buyer, buying a house can be overwhelming. It’s usually the biggest asset a person will ever own. On top of mortgages and money, it’s easy to get wrapped in the dream of owning a home and overlook issues that will cause problems down the road. Read this house hunting checklist […]
4 Reasons you should buy (not rent) your next home
Sure, renting is flexible, often takes the hassle of house and yard maintenance off the tenants and may appear cheaper upfront than buying a home, but is it really worth it in the long run? With the housing market back on the rise, we think that now more than ever, buying your next home […]
A buyer’s guide to HOAs
Home owners’ associations, or HOAs, get a bad reputation due to sometimes misinformed ideas about their high fees and strict rules. The CAI’s National and State Statistical Review estimated that 68 million Americans lived within an HOA community in 2015, which leads us to believe there’s a reason so many continue to choose HOAs. If […]