Moving to the Area? Or Just Across Town? Helpful Community Resource Links

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If you are moving to a new area there are may things you need to do when settling in. Connect utilities, install cable, enroll kids in school, pay taxes….below are links to help you quickly navigate to the appropriate site.   Carver County Library System School Districts Belle Plaine District 716 Chaska District 112 Central [...]

Zillow, Trulia and Realtor.com iPhone and Android Apps Make Searching MLS Easy

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Unlimited apps are available for Android and iPhones. Three of the most popular real estate apps include Realtor.com, Trulia and Zillow. Realtor lists is features as being able to: Instantly access over 3 million homes for sale – more than any other real estate site in America Harness the most robust search & mapping capabilities [...]

Why You Need A Good Real Estate Agent

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Buyers will receive the full attention of a real estate agent and are able to freely communicate with them.  Realtors® will navigate them through every step of the process. Realtors® have first access to newly listed homes.  No need to wait and view properties on various websites where the home can possibly be sold by [...]

How Does The Jeff Schulz Team Market Your Home?

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The first place people search for anything is the internet. A home to buy is included.  Here is where we list your home.

Resources For Minnesota Homeowners and Buyers

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The Minnesota Homeownership Center gives buyers direct access to Down Payment Resources.  This website’s goal is to educate potential buyers and owners with the home buying process. This new feature allows the homebuyer to click on the Down Payment Resource icon and answer a few questions to see how much they qualify for. This seems [...]

You Must See Our Newest Listing So Come To Our Open House!

301 Arnica Drive Watertown This 4 bedroom home sits on a walk-out fenced lot! The open floor plan features 3 bedrooms on one level. Enjoy time on your deck or patio. Vaults, home office, walkout, walk thru master bath. This is a must see. Click here to view the virtual tour and get mapped directions.

Where has the Twin Cities real estate market been and where is it heading?

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Where has the Twin Cities real estate market been and where is it heading? This monthly summary provides an overview of current trends and projections for future activity. Narrated by Andy Fazendin (2012 President-Elect, Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®), video produced by Chelsie Lopez.  

What is a Neighborhood Walk Score?

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The walk store is a number derived from an algorithm that awards points based on the distance to the closest amenities such as shopping, schools, grocery stores, restaurants and more. The closer a home is to buildings, the easier it is to get around on foot. With the price of gas these days, buyers certainly [...]

End of the Year Looks Good for the Housing Market

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More homes seem to be  selling in less time for closer to list price according to the Minneapolis Association of Realtors. It also looks like the single-family detached segment may recover faster than the condo-townhouse attached segment.  Are you thinking of selling yours? NOW is the perfect time. In the Twin Cities region, for the week [...]

Is It A Good Idea To Look At Homes Over The Holidays?

Absolutely! It is getting to be that time of the year when we have Holiday Shopping and overall “stress” running through our minds and days. However, many out there are still actively in the Home Buying mode. We continue to see rates remain historically low and prices, when compared to rent, look very appealing. New [...]

Fireplace Focal Point of Home So Maximize Christmas Decorations

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Christmas decorations while your home is on the market can make it more appealing to potential buyers. Generally the fireplace is the focal point of the living room so use this opportunity to transform your mantle into something beautiful. To obtain the simple and clean look, place clear class with white candles and silver ornaments.  [...]

Buying? Refinancing? What is Going On Post Election?

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What does the market look like now?  What are the changes and repucussions of the Presidential Election. Kathy Harrison, a long time mortgage senior loan officer writes “The stock market took a bit of a tumble post election and that was a boost for Bonds which in turn caused interest rates to take a small [...]

More Information You Need To Know About 1031 Exchanges

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Recently I wrote an article on 1031 exchanges and there is so much more information to give. Here is another tidbit of information to help answer some questions about 1031 exchanges. Brad Solheim, long time real estate lawyer writes a short summary follows.  If you sell appreciated real estate, not your home and sometimes not your cabin, [...]

Questions and Answers Regarding 1031 Like-kind Exchanges

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Properties are of like-kind, if they are the same character, even if they differ in grade or quality. Personal properties can be considered like-kind properties. For example, personal property used in the United States and personal property used outside the United States are not like-kind properties. Brad Solheim, long time real estate lawyer reports “Many [...]

One of Waconia’s Most Desirable Neighborhoods – Oakpointe

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When choosing a neighborhood while searching for homes, you should always consider your housing style, wants and needs.  Oakpointe fills all of these and more for many home buyers in Waconia.  This high demand neighborhood is  located close to Waconia High School, Clearwater Middle School, as well as shopping and entertainment. Walking trails, tot lot, tennis courts, mature [...]

Economy, Neighborhood, Quality of Life in Waconia

Many potential home buyers want to know as much information about the neighborhood, or city, they may potentially move. Waconia is a quaint, friendly area with impressive statistics. View Chanhassen’s statistics and information here. Housing Median Estimated Home Value $215K Median List Price $236K Median Home Age 28 Vacancy 1.86%   People Population 3.15K Population [...]

Economy, Neighborhood, Quality of Life for Chanhassen

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  Many potential home buyers want to know as much information about the neighborhood, or city, they may potentially move. Chanhassen has impressive statistics, which is why home buyers consistently view houses in this area.     Housing Median Estimated Home Value $291K Median List Price $247K Median Home Age 21 Vacancy 1.16%   People [...]

Featured Open Houses Sunday July 15 th, 2012 1-3pm

2013 Fountain Lane, Waconia High Demand Sierra Neighborhood! SW exposure with several upgrades! Under cabinet lighting, Internet controled HVAC, 10 Zone Irrigation, invisible fenc, Wetbar in LL plus suround sound and theatre cove lighting, walk-out, patio, deck, this one has it all!         112007 Faber Lane, Chaska   Wonderful rambler on private [...]

Sterling’s BestPlaces Rankings for Victoria, MN

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According to the City of Victoria’s website, their Mission Statement is: To promote the geographic advantages and environment of our city by providing cost effective, customer service driven, innovative public services. Below are some rankings that helps define and provides examples of how well Victoria meets it’s goal. Ranked #1 Sleep in the City Study [...]

On the fence about a new home or home loan in Carver County Minnesota?

Mortgage rates have currently hit all time lows and  the housing demand and sales have continued to increase. Look to see rates begin to inch up as we move towards year end.   Although the Fed continues to remain committed to keeping rates low over the next year a move of ½ to 1 point in [...]

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