Increased traffic and commuters passing through neighborhoods in search of a faster commute in the Twin Cities isn’t just an esthetic problem or a property value issue, it is a safety concern.
Usually when buying a house, one tries to ensure that the house is not located on a major thoroughfare with high traffic. The problem […]
Entries from July 2007
Traffic and resale value
July 26th, 2007 · No Comments
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Mold Infestation in the Twin Cities
July 25th, 2007 · No Comments
More and more people are finding mold in their homes and buyers are worried about what to do. People who are trying to sell a house with mold obviously have to disclose it, but then the chances of selling are reduced. The only answer is a certified mold abatement specialist. Though the process is expensive, […]
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WOW - the number of properties!!!!
July 19th, 2007 · No Comments
WOW - the number of properties for a buyer to choose from can become overwhelming. I try to have my buyer’s look at no more than about 6 properties at any one time or they really start to blend together when you go home and start thinking about each one. I always print out a […]
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A typical real estate transaction
July 13th, 2007 · No Comments
I attended a closing (the final stage in a real estate transaction, when the seller receives the purchase money, the buyer receives the deed, and the title is transferred) on Tuesday morning 7/10/07. The Seller, his real estate agent and closer from his Title company were there. I came as the real estate agent representing […]
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Buying a foreclosed property
July 13th, 2007 · No Comments
This past weekend 7/6 – 7/8 of 2007, I had the opportunity to take out 3 different buyers. All three looked at one or more corporate or bank owned properties, also known as REO’s (Real Estate Owned). These properties can be a little more challenging to deal with, but the work has the potential of being […]
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