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Rambler redux
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 2:59 PM
A fresh take on the standard home style offers an Eden Prairie couple one-level living and a chance to go green.
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AIA Home of the Month
Saturday, October 31, 2009, 1:26 PM
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New tack in fighting foreclosures
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 10:26 AM
Wells Fargo is joining with Minneapolis and St. Paul to work with homeowners who are behind on mortgages before they walk away.
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Homeowner blues: 92,500 Minnesotans facing foreclosure
Friday, November 20, 2009, 6:07 AM
Mortgage delinquencies reach an all-time high in the state and the nation. Experts doubt the trend will turn around until jobs are created.
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Build your own not so big house
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12:33 PM
Plans for some of the homes made famous in Sarah Susanka's "Not So Big" books are available online.
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Do-it-yourself farmhouse
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 10:27 AM
In a four-year test of tenacity, a persevering Delano couple built a modern-day farm-style house themselves.
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'Divine' intervention averts basement battle of sexes
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 11:47 AM
Interior decorator Candice Olson, host of HGTV's "Divine Design," helped a husband who wanted the basement to be a manly retreat and a wife who desired a room for all.
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Home sales rise, but not prices
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 9:05 PM
The Twin Cities housing market continues to have a glut of foreclosed homes, but an $8,000 federal tax credit spurred more buyers to step in.
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Median home prices fell in 80 percent of US metropolitan areas in third quarter of 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 5:31 PM
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Lake of the Isles mansion sold for $4.859 million
Monday, November 09, 2009, 9:05 PM
The mansion on Lake of the Isles sold for a record-breaking $4.859 million this fall.
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Conforming Loan Limits for 2010
Today, Monday, November 23, 2009, 6 hours ago
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Among the numerous government-sponsored enterprises (GSE), there are a few that center around housing. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two of the GSEs that were established to improve the efficiency of capital markets. To do this, they act as intermediaries to assist lenders and borrowers. [...]
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Home Defects After Closing: Ask a REALTOR®
Yesterday, Sunday, November 22, 2009, 21 hours ago
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If a broker notices a crumbling wall in the basement after the sale contract was signed, who should the broker notify- buyer, seller or the mortgage company?
-Husbi
Who discovered the crumbling wall – the listing broker or the selling broker? The proper disclosure ultimately remains the same, [...]
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Being a Real Estate Optimist
Yesterday, Sunday, November 22, 2009, 1 hour ago
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With one of the most viewed blogs on REALTOR.com® Blogs, David Welch has shown us that consistent blogging and a good attitude can help build an audience. He holds the number one spot on Google when “Orlando real estate blog” is searched, and he was recently on HGTV’s House Hunters. [...]
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How Do I Find a Renter?: Ask a REALTOR
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 4:00 PM
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How do I go about finding a reputable renter for my home?
-Kate
If you have a REALTOR® represent you with the marketing of your rental property, then they will secure an application along with items such as rental history, credit report, financials, work history and income.
The person [...]
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Benefits of a Home Inspection
Saturday, November 21, 2009, 12:00 PM
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Home inspections are a must for every buyer. Prior to move in, and typically during the escrow period, the buyer hires a home inspector to check for a variety of household defects and problems. Sellers can also get a home inspection to eliminate any surprises that my [...]
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Oprah Winfrey: Talk Show and Real Estate Mogul
Friday, November 20, 2009, 7:00 PM
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Oprah Winfrey’s reign as queen of daytime TV will soon reach its end. Today, Winfrey officially announced that her hugely successful talk show, “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” will end after its 25th season in 2011.
According to the L.A. Times, Winfrey will be focusing on her [...]
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REALTOR.com® Dreamhomes Application on Facebook
Friday, November 20, 2009, 4:00 PM
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Become a fan of REALTOR.com® today!
Share the latest in real estate news and exclusive Realtor.com info, play the dreamhomes application which allows you to share your five favorite dreamhomes with all of your friends.
Click on categories like beach homes, mountain homes, high rise condos and [...]
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Qualifying for the First-Time Buyer Tax Credit: Ask a REALTOR®
Friday, November 20, 2009, 1:00 PM
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I am closing on a $380,000 house the first week of December, and I should gross 110k for ‘09. I have lived in two separate homes deeded to me and my ex (I believe the mortgage on the second home was in his name only) for [...]
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Finding a Lender in Today’s Market
Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:00 AM
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The process of finding a new home used to begin with open houses and walk- throughs, and meeting with a lender came only after you found that dream home. However, with lenders receiving scrutiny and loans becoming almost impossible to obtain, now, the first step to buying a home is [...]
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The Value of a REALTOR® When Negotiating Price
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 4:00 PM
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Homebuyers and sellers who want to navigate the real estate market on their own may be in for a surprise. Sure, there may be a considerable amount of “for sale by owner” websites where someone can list their home, and they can even find comparable values online. [...]
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