'Tis the season..... Super Bowl is upon us, and you can almost hear the screeching of rusty hinges as millions of open house signs creak-k-k-k open. Once again, the national passtime shifts from football to that all time favorite: open houses.If you are a serious buyer, there are things NOT to sa
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01/30/2011
Buyers tend to look at homes from a lifestyle perspective: How big is the yard? Is the house close to the school? Are the bedrooms big enough? All of these are valid considerations. Besides being an agent, I have a background in construction and remodeling, which helps me a lot. (Yes, it's true,
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01/15/2011
A year sounds pretty far into the future. But think back to last year at this time. Doesn't it feel like just yesterday? Our lives are moving so fast, and the best things come to those who prepare. Let's say you want to sell your house in about a year. The kids will be gone (or the baby will be h
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01/13/2011
Meet my partner, Michelle Erickson. She is my partner, first and foremost, because she is a kind person. Oh yes, she is a great agent and she is a passionate advocate for her clients. I have referred business to her when I had both sides of the deal and wanted the client to have their own represe
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01/07/2011
Do you know a returning veteran? Lakeville is one of the best places to live in Minnesota, and is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community. Complete details at the City of Lakeville website. The Lakeville Beyond the Yellow Ribbon campaign is aimed at helping returning veterans re-integrate into life
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11/25/2010
Last week we closed on a beautiful town home that is absolutely perfect for my buyers. The layout was important, as they have a dog they need to be able to let outside, and he is getting up in years. The home is lovely, completely updated and beautifully decorated. And we almost missed it because
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11/04/2010
....for me to do what you do every day." This is what one of my best friends told me yesterday, for the umpteenth time. Mind you, she is no sissy. She is a highly successful sale coach who left a stellar career in big ticket technology sales after many years. This petite powerhouse routinely brou
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09/30/2010
Recently I listed a home for a seller on a short sale. Within 2 months we had an offer and approvals from the 1st and the 2nd mortgages. In fact, the 2nd mortgage gave us a complete release of liability, and the 1st could not pursue the seller due to a bankruptcy. Should have been the happiest of
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08/02/2010
Let me start by saying that I've been around the "short sale" block many, many times by now, so this isn't my first rodeo. Today, I found a double-whammy in a deal I was trying to pull together for my buyer. But I am still shocked and amazed when I come face-to-face with outright fraud. Seems the
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06/19/2010
The housing market is bustling in Lakeville, MN! The average home price in April is up 9% since last year ($249,811 this year vs. $221,903 in 2009). Homes are selling faster, too. The average days-on-market is only 119 days this year, compared to 141 days in 2009 (April year-to-date). What does a
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05/21/2010
