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…
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Minnesota Military Veterans Realtor
I have received the Veterans Certified Agent Designation (VCA) via Veterans Real Estate Benefits Network (VREP). The VCA educational certification demonstrates the credentials and dedication to expertly represent our 22 million Active Military/Veterans in their largest personal investment – buying or selling their home. Last year, I was awarded the…

9 Solar-Powered Products You Should Consider for Your Home
The solar panel industry has been growing over the past few years. Almost every homeowner has at least considered adding solar panels to their home to take advantage of the energy savings they promise. But reducing energy consumption with solar does not stop at solar panels on the roof. Here…

Private Home Inspection Contingency – What’s Really Important?
One of the parts of the home buying process is electing a professional home inspection contingency. Even homes listed “sold as is” or estate sales should have an inspection if only to understand what “as is” means. A comprehensive private home inspection will examine all major systems, such as heating,…

10 Most Common Minnesota Home Buyer Questions
Buying a new home or condo for the first-time can be exciting and confusing for some. There are a lot of steps to buying a condo or a home, and individuals can have many questions pertaining to the homebuying process. These are the most common questions home buyers have, and…

How to Price Your Home to Sell in a
Softening Market
The summer selling season is almost to a close with the Twin Cities & surroundings fall real estate market approaching. Unfortunately, those home sellers who were looking forward to sky-high prices and multiple offers may be rather disappointed to find the real estate market slightly softening. Pricing a home becomes…