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Finding a local real estate agent can be a difficult task if you’re not sure where to look and what qualities to look for. Most homeowners don’t have the knowledge and experience in working with a local real estate agent. It’s not every day that you can put your house up for sale after all. Below are some qualities […]

  It’s the time of the year when we celebrate our independence and the birth of our nation with bbq, loads of family time, parades, parties and, of course, fireworks. The 4th of July won’t be complete without fireworks! If you’re in Minnesota, where do you plan to celebrate your 4th of July in 2016? Don’t have any […]

With divorces, many things come into play. Aside from parting from your spouse, you are also in the process of parting from your house. This could provide both of you a clean break and some money to start over. There are things you need to consider when selling your house. Should you sell it the […]

In love, women are from Venus and men are from Mars. It seems that the same is true when buying a house. For example, women buyers prefer homes in safe neighborhoods while their male counterparts prefer “fun” neighborhoods. Women also like friendly neighbors compared to males who want quiet neighbors. The difference does not stop […]

There are some key things to know about the short sale process for buyers. But, first what is a short sale? In real estate, short sales are kinds of sales where a house is sold lesser than what it is owed in a mortgage. Short sales happen because the seller (or homeowner) has become unable to pay their […]

Congratulations, you’ve finally found the house of your dreams! Now that the seller has accepted your offer, the inspection done and your loan is being processed, it seems that all you need to think about is moving into your new house. But not so fast, before you even think about taking ownership of the house, […]

When you purchase a condominium unit, townhouse or a type of development in a gated community or subdivision, you are obliged to join a homeowner’s association (HOA). In the United States, the HOA is formed by the developer of the project. Its purpose is to market, manage and sell homes within the property. They also […]

As a landlord, you get your fill of different issues with tenants on a daily basis. Some issues may be easy to solve, but there are issues that become downright difficult to overcome because of the tenants themselves. This is the reality of owning a property that you rent out to other people. Unfortunately, not […]

There are key things to note in the short sale process for sellers. But, first what is a short sale? A short sale is a kind of sale in real estate where the house is sold at a lesser value than what’s owed by the homeowner on his or her mortgage. Short sales happen because the homeowner is […]

Updating your kitchen’s look may be easier than you think with this year’s current trends in kitchen design. With the current focus being simplicity, beauty and functionality, redesigning your kitchen may be as simple as giving it a fresh coat of paint and adding a few accents of colors and patterns. If you are planning […]