Why Ask For An FHA Loan?

by | Aug 1, 2010 | Blog, Buyers

There are lots of reasons to ask your lender for an FHA loan instead of taking a conventional or an expensive and risky sub-prime mortgage loan. Why not take advantage of the many benefits and protections that only come with FHA: Easier to Qualify – Because FHA...

5 Tips for Buying a Foreclosure

by | Aug 1, 2010 | Blog, Buyers

Once you have secured a mortgage and you have started the process of looking for a home you will most likely come across a foreclosure in this market.  Buying a foreclosure can present some challenges.  This is some great advice from the pages of HouseLogic.com: When...

5 Reasons to Buy Now!

by | Jul 30, 2010 | Blog, Buyers

The economy is stabilizing. Home prices are holding. It’s not just as good a time as ever to buy a house. It’s one of the best times ever. 1. Low mortgage rates serve as an equity shock absorber. When buyers borrow at today’s record-low rates, they...

Twin Cities Named #1 For Working Mothers

by | Jul 30, 2010 | Blog, Buyers, Market Data

ForbesWoman just announced their list of the top 20 cities for working mothers.  Minneapolis-St. Paul was named #1.  The Twin Cities beat out Washington, D.C., Boston, and Philadelphia for the top spot. To determine the list Forbes looked at women’s earnings,...

5 Don’ts for Buyers Securing a Mortgage

by | Jul 28, 2010 | Blog, Buyers

Interest rates are the lowest we have seen them in 50 years so you could be looking at the best time to buy a home in a long, long time.  Getting a home mortgage can be tough these days.  Once you have been pre-approved for a mortgage there are several things you need...

Is Now a Good Time to Move Up To a Larger Home?

by | Jul 27, 2010 | Blog, Buyers, Sellers

I know it sounds odd, but it may be a great time to sell the current home you are in and move up to a larger, more expensive home. Here’s why.  Say you purchased your home for $300,000 3 years ago and the homes in your area have decreased in value about 10...