First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit~

Does it still EXIST???

 

As a Realtor, I get asked this question (and others like it) a lot. Does the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit still exist? Do I qualify for any tax credits if I buy a home this year? Do I qualify for any assistance to help my buy a home? Are there any first time home buyer programs available to me. 

Forbes.com outlined the answer to these questions beautifully! The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit was started in 2008 and ended in...

Home Improvement Projects that Can

Increase your Sales Dollar

HGTV.... DIY.... Property Brothers... Rehab Addict.... and sooo many more!!! There are so many television programs out there that people either love or love to hate! Each with a different focus... 

So what projects can make a difference when you sell a house in real life???

1) FIX things that are broken~ FIX things that don't work... Big or small, FIX them :) 

2) EXTERIOR face lift~ Power wash your siding or scrub it with a goo...

Girl Power :D

Single Women are buying homes at a higher rate than single Men according to the latest numbers~ 

Women are putting off marriage longer than before... 

Women are getting more education than before...

But.... Women STILL want a safe haven to call home... 

So, they are buying their own home and not waiting for the 'other' things in life to happen. They are buying a home and making it 'their own'. 

As a Single Mom, as a Home Owner and as a Realtor~ I salute you!!!  

RIS Media...

Myths vs Facts~

Foreclosures... Short Sale... Traditional Sellers...

I still have buyers ask me questions about foreclosures and short sales. I still have buyers who want to buy a house that is bank owned so they can get a 'better deal'. I still have buyers who wonder about what a short sale is. I love the questions so I thought I would share some data on the current real estate market

Myth #1: There are more foreclosed homes than traditional homes on the market for sale. 

Truth: There are...

Discover How to Remove

'that'

Dog Smell from Your Home!!!

Dogs.... A Man's Best Friend! A Playmate to a Child! Smiles, Smiles and More smiles brought to people because of their dog!!! Along with this fun and companionship comes... well... a smell... We've all been in 'THAT' house... you know the one that I'm talking about... The one that screams 'WE HAVE A DOG' right when you walk through the door!!! Whether you are selling your home or staying in your home, this is a great article for yo...

Get the Skinny on Real Estate Trends in Your Area! November 2017

October 2017 numbers are in!

*Pending Sales increased by 3.9% from 2016

*Closed Sales actually increased by .3% from 2016

*The number of homes for sale DROPPED significantly by 18% from 2016

*This left the month supply of homes at 2.2 months~ 

*Prices increased 6.1% with the median sales price of $244,000

*Sellers netted 97.7% of their asking price.

For all the numbers and statistics, the full Minneapolis Area Association...

2017 Seller's and Buyer's...

Who are they???

I admit it... I am a Real Estate Nerd! (and I'm not afraid to shout it) I love to read about Real Estate! The National Association of Realtors released an article titled 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. It's a Great Read!

 

Did you know???

The average buyer in 2017:

*The typical age of a buyer rose to 45!

*People buying new construction was only 15% of the market (this is low compared to 29% in 1989)

*First Time home buyers made up...