7 Things to Consider When Purchasing a Fixer-upper Home
January 12th, 2012 // 9:09 am @ Wade
For some reason consumers like to think that because a home is considered “distressed” or has the words short sale and foreclosure in the description it is a great “deal”. I would encourage you to really think it through when considering a traditional sale versus a distressed home. When you buy a fixer-upper home, you [...]
8 Tips for Finding Your New Home
November 17th, 2011 // 12:43 pm @ Wade
A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you.
1. Know thyself
Understand the type of home that suits your personality. Do you prefer a new or existing home? A ranch or a multistory home? If you’re leaning toward a fixer-upper, are you truly handy, or will you [...]
Where Does Woodbury Rank?
June 25th, 2011 // 1:29 pm @ Wade
A question I am frequently asked is how does this city compare to that one? That’s a pretty vague question and it really depends on what you are comparing and what’s important to you in the community you want to live in.
I always like to give buyers some housing data that will help them zero [...]
Category : Blog &Buyers &Market Data &Sellers
Woodbury, MN Luxury Homes
June 14th, 2011 // 12:08 pm @ Wade
As a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist I keep a close eye on the high-end home sales in different markets throughout the state and throughout the U.S. The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing released it’s national market report today and defined the average sales price for a luxury home in the Twin Cities to be [...]
Category : Blog &Buyers &Market Data &Sellers
Woodbury Housing Data
June 11th, 2011 // 1:19 pm @ Wade
Every time you turn on the television or open a newspaper it’s doom and gloom in the national real estate market. But it’s what’s happening in your local market that really matters. A year ago we were flooded with false expectations of a recovery due to the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit. Now [...]
Category : Blog &Buyers &Market Data &Sellers
Spring Lawn Care Tips
May 5th, 2011 // 2:44 pm @ Wade
We’ll winter is slowing coming to a close and spring is hopefully here to stay. As a result it is time to get outside and make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood. Below is a step by step process to get you started.
Rake your lawn. Many yards received vole damage (trails of dead grass [...]
Category : Blog &Home Improvement
Lessons Learned From The Donald
April 21st, 2011 // 12:18 pm @ Wade
For most people, hearing the words, “You’re fired,” can be discouraging. For me, it actually felt good—especially coming from an icon like Donald Trump. I had fought my way through hundreds of thousands “Apprentice wannabes,” competed against some of the best and brightest business professionals in America, and made it to the final 11! While [...]
Category : Blog
Podcast With Life Coach Ian Scott
February 11th, 2011 // 11:05 am @ Wade
I recently sat down with life coach and author Ian Scott to discuss my experience on The Apprentice. We talked about the task I was fired on, my journey getting selected as one of the contestants and I was able to share my principals for success. It was a great interview!
Click the play button below to listen!
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Category : Blog &Coaching &Featured &Success Tips &The Apprentice
Commissions for a Cause in 2011 – AFSP
February 4th, 2011 // 1:00 pm @ Wade
As many of you know, I lost my sister to suicide 10 years ago. In an effort to prevent this from happening to others I have made an effort to educate others of the causes and affects of suicide. I currently serve on the board of directors for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. AFSP [...]
Category : Blog
What to Consider When Buying a Lake Home
January 20th, 2011 // 2:06 pm @ Wade
Is that time of year again – cabin fever. Many of you will begin your search for a lake home, lot or cabin with the hopes of using it this summer.
Here are a few things to consider when buying a lake place:
Location: How far are you willing to drive on the weekends to get to [...]
