Home inspections can provide valuable information. Just remember, home inspections DO NOT include: septic systems, wiring and plumbing behind drywall, well water testing.
Also, home inspectors are not required to be licensed, so it is always a good idea to get a recommendation.
Call me today if you are wondering what your home is worth now! 218-839-1918
Dinah Sundberg, Realtor – Edina Realty – Minnesota
Coming up with the cash for a down payment on a house (a strategy I use):
Make it automatic. This is so easy to do, and you won’t miss the money, but, you will be less stressed about “being broke”: have a specific amount deducted from your paycheck, or checking account each month and put it into a special savings account set up just for this fund. I started doing this in 1994 originally for my son’s college tuition. Now it contains the funds to help pay for his upcoming wedding in June. I will continue to contribute to this savings account and build up my cash reserves. I might even pay cash for my next car! What a great feeling!! When I started, I was putting in $100/month, but have increased it over the years. Even if it’s only $25/month, over time it adds up.
Have real estate questions? I specialize in residential homes – I’d love to hear from you!
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If you are getting ready to retire – look these places up!
As always – I sell real estate in Brainerd, Baxter, Pillager and the surrounding areas in north central MN. Please contact me if you have any questions, or need real estate help. 218-839-1918 dinahsundberg@edinarealty.com
Percentage of US homebuyers who: 1999 2009
Began their home search online 37% 90%
Were married couples 68% 60%
Were single women 15% 21%
Were single men 7% 10%
Median age of homebuyers 39 39
I’m happy to work with young, old, single, married buyers! Contact me for a homebuyer consult and my homebuyer packet – 218-839-1918. dinahsundberg@edinarealty.com
Are you struggling to make your house payments and have fallen behind? There are non-profit resources to help you with a loan modification. If a company offers to help you, but requires you to pay for the sevice, it may be a scam.
Try contacting Minnesota Home Ownership Center at (866) 462-6466 or visit www.hocmn.org to work with someone for FREE for help with your loan.
FAST FACT:
Did you know? Nearly 8 percent of adults have been diagnosed with hay fever…
~ We are on a rate nationwide, as of June, to see 4.77 million homes sell. This is 8.8% below June of 2010.
~ Lawrence Yun, econimist states we are having an “uneven” recovery, and seeing problems with tight credit and low appraisals. This at a time when we are having record high housing affordability conditions (can buy much more house for the money now than a few years ago, or, the same house for a lot lower payment.
~ All-cash transactions accounted for 29% of sales in June – investors account for the bulk of these purchases.
~ In the Midwest – existing home sales are down 14% over a year ago. The median price in June was $147,700 – down 5.3% from June 2010.
As always, if you have a question about you property, contact me with a call or email. Enjoy the rest of summer!
Dinah Sundberg, Edina Realty, Brainerd MN
218-839-1918
dinahsundberg@edinarealty.com
First time buyers noted these benefits:
67% said market conditions allowed them to purchase a home sooner than they expected.
50% said they found a home in a more desirable location than expected
40% got more space than expected
43% locked into a lower interest rate than they expected
It IS a fantastic time to buy a home! Call me if you have any questions about the homebuying process, or would like to meet for a consultation. 218-839-1918 dinahsundberg@edinarealty.ocm
Licensed with Edina Realty in the state of MN
