Even in a strong Twin Cities seller’s market, a homebuyer might hear the words, “Make me an offer.” For a nicely appointed home in the Twin Cites that is well priced, this can be a surprise. Being invited to write an offer can often give the buyer pause. Most buyers…
Tag: buy a home in Coon Rapids
Be Prepared for Closing Costs
Saving for a down payment in preparation for buying a new home is pretty common knowledge. Most mortgages that allowed zero down payments have disappeared except VA & USDA Mortgage Loans. While FHA and VA loans still offer little to no money down, most potential homebuyers will need to save…
Working From Home? What Twin Cities Home Buyers Are Looking for Now
With major Twin Cities employers now stating that quite a few of their employees will be working from home for now and also in foreseeable future, many homebuyers have adjusted their list of desirables in their next home. Some not only need to plan for a home office space, but…
Buying a Home in Minneapolis- Saint Paul with an Easement
If the home you’ve fallen in love that has an easement, you may be wondering how this affects you. An easement gives a person or entity the right to use part of your land, but only for a very specific reason. For example, a utility company may have an easement…
How to know when it’s Time for a New Roof for Your Twin Cities Home
It’s easy to tell when you need to replace your carpet or repaint the walls; you see them every day and when they look old or dingy, it’s easy to notice. The wear and tear on your roof is a different thing. How often do you spend the time looking…
The First-Time Home Buying Process
Are you a Twin Cities first-time home buyer looking to purchase a single-family home, townhome, or a condo in the very near future? Please find below a few first-time home buyer steps to assist in the home-buying process. 1. Meet with a mortgage lender. When you meet with a mortgage loan officer, ask…