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Posted on 01/03/2021
Should You Check Your Credit Score Before You Buy A Home?
It’s a good financial practice to check your credit report and score periodically. You want to be sure that no one has stolen your identity and that all the information on the report is correct. It may sound simple to check your credit, but there are so many sources that you can get it from and so many options...
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Posted on 12/27/2020
Reasons to Use a Selling Agent
Photo by Gerd Altmann via Pixabay There is a lot of discussion today about whether or not a real estate agent is necessary for the most successful sale of your home. You may have all the required skills and experience to handle it yourself, but that’s hard to figure out if you don’t know what a real estate...
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Posted on 12/20/2020
Expedite the Home Selling Journey
The home selling journey may prove to be long and arduous, particularly for those who fail to plan ahead. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to expedite the house selling cycle and quickly achieve your desired results. Let's take a look at three tips to help you accelerate the home selling journey. 1. Understand Your Target Audience...
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Posted on 12/13/2020
Should You Negotiate with a Homebuyer?
If you want to achieve the best-possible results during the home selling journey, you should be open to negotiating with a homebuyer. Because if you communicate with a property buyer, you may increase your chances of enjoying a quick, successful home selling experience. There is no need to stress about a home negotiation. Now, let's take a look at...
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Posted on 12/06/2020
Your Home Maintenance Log: What It Is and Why You Need to Start One Today
Photo by Markus Spiske from Pexels Did you just park your car on top of your septic tank? If you're not sure, it's time to pull together a home maintenance binder. Your home maintenance binder contains important information, such as where your well and septic are located and the location of your drain field. It's a running tally...
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Posted on 11/29/2020
Mortgage Pre-Approvals Are a Valuable Tool for Understanding What You Can Afford
Photo by Clker-Free-Vector-Images via Pixabay A mortgage pre-approval can be a valuable tool for understanding how much you can afford to spend on purchasing a home. It can also make you seem much more attractive to sellers and help to identify any potential problems that may make it difficult to get a loan. In fact, many lenders claim...
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Posted on 11/22/2020
Offer Competition: Why Your Dream Home is Getting So Much Attention
Photo by Fizkes via Shutterstock Months of searching, attending open houses, and viewing available homes finally paid off. You’ve found the perfect property in the perfect neighborhood for the perfect price. You’re ready to make an offer. Then, it happens, you get the dreaded call from your agent telling you there are multiple offers on the property. How...
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Posted on 11/15/2020
Set Your Priorities When Searching for a New Home
When you decide to make an offer on a home, your mind may be flooded with dozens of questions and concerns -- several of which may involve money matters, while others are about the condition of the house. However, if you've had the house professionally inspected and made sure your income is sufficient to absorb monthly expenses, than you've...
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Posted on 12/22/2020
Another Property Sold - 9153 Merrimac Lane N, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Ideal location and floor plan in Hidden Meadows neighborhood. Full 2-story walk-out with tree lined lot, private real yard with large maintenance free deck off kitchen. Five spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, main floor great room with 2-story ceiling providing excellent natural light and volumes of airy space. Entry also is open and spacious with a two-story ceiling. Lower level walkout with ¾ bath, bedroom and family room & exercise area. Near by is the Hidden Meadows Park with an abundance of activity areas for everyone. Ideal home in the heart of Maple Grove, minutes to I-94 & shopping, dining, schools & great...
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Posted on 12/19/2020
9799 N Jordan Avenue NE, Hanover, MN 55341 is now new to the market!
Bring Spring into your new home featuring 4 season porch, vaulted ceilings, abundance of glass and panoramic views of pond and wetland areas. Main floor living at its best with granite kitchen, oversized center island, Owners BR with ensuite, 2nd BR/office, main floor laundry, hard surface flooring, fireplace, & w/o LL, w/ 2 brs & Lg family room & oversized 3 car garage. Full custom-building available. Many lots to choose from for custom home building of all building styles and floor plans. Fieldston Family Homes would enjoy working with you to build your clients dream...
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Posted on 12/08/2020
11323 193rd Avenue NW, Elk River, MN 55330 now has a new price of $329,900!
Rare find walkout rambler. Beautiful setting, mature trees, large lot and convenient location. Main floor living with all wood flooring, granite kitchen and bathroom tops, high end SS appliances, large 3 season porch & deck overlooking rear yard. Ideal 5’ walk-in shower in the main floor bathroom. Main floor laundry with W& D included. Walkout lower level is finished with additional kitchen, Living room, large exercise or theater room, additional bedroom and 3/34 bath. Roomy 24x24 garage with shelving and additional refrigerator. The home is ready for you to enjoy and move into! Original owners have taken excellent care and...
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Posted on 11/11/2020
11323 193rd Avenue NW, Elk River, MN 55330 now has a new price of $369,900!
Rare find walkout rambler. Beautiful setting, mature trees, large lot and convenient location. Main floor living with all wood flooring, granite kitchen and bathroom tops, high end SS appliances, large 3 season porch & deck overlooking rear yard. Ideal 5’ walk-in shower in the main floor bathroom. Main floor laundry with W& D included. Walkout lower level is finished with additional kitchen, Living room, large exercise or theater room, additional bedroom and 3/34 bath. Roomy 24x24 garage with shelving and additional refrigerator. The home is ready for you to enjoy and move into! Original owners have taken excellent care and...
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