Acreage Property

There is a very good reason to insist on having a recent survey when considering the purchase of acreage property. I spent a good deal of time in the last few weeks discussing this topic with industry experts and the consensus is that you should always have a survey, even if you have to pay for it!

Why? Because a legal description is not as exact as many people would have you believe. In fact, many if not most properties change a little or a lot when a survey is completed. Surveys are not cheap, but they will protect you in case of a dispute with a neighbor about fences lines or other important topics.

I am available to answer any specific questions you might have. Just let me know how I can make sure your real estate needs are taken care of.

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Real Estate eNewsletter

A real estate eNewsletter can be a powerful way to stay current with the latest trends and information regarding the real estate industry. Many people have told me that the eNewsletter that Edina Realty provides is among the very best available. It is free to subscribers and has lots of interesting and useful information. There are even eNewsletters for homeowners and another for buyers and sellers.

eNewsletter - Your free resource to news and notes from industry experts.

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Short Sales and How to Avoid Them

A short sale is a real estate transaction in which the lending institution agrees to accept less than the full amount of the mortgage and still allows the transaction to close. In my experience, this is the least fun and most difficult way to buy and sell real estate. The bank has no motivation to do anything since any work that gets done on the file is just extra work. As most of us know in the industry, the banks are behind as it is with these sorts of things.

My advise: Don't hold your breath, and don't count on these sorts of transactions ever coming together. I also provide personalized advise tailored to your specific situation and questions. Just fill in the contact info and I will get back to you immediately. Usually within minutes.

The Reality: There are many of these happening everyday so sellers can avoid a painful foreclosure process. There are opportunities for the buyers out there who can wait 2-4 months for the transaction to close (if it ever does).

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Getting Financially Fit

The most important thing to consider when buying or selling real estate is how it will affect your long-term financial health. Real estate should be a PART of your plan for becoming financially secure. Look at monthly expenses for everything you buy, is it adding up to more than you earn from your career and other income sources? If you said yes, you are not alone. First start by balancing your books. Easier said than done when the world is set up to take your money. Start yourself in the right direction and get the latest and greatest real estate updates and info with the FREE Real Estate eNewsletter.

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Hello World!

It's great to be a blogger! This blog was created to address the needs and answer the questions of the people that I do business with or those who would be great fits for future clients. People I enjoy working with the most are energetic, optomistic, and funny.

I have always like homes and what they represent. Community, dreams, family, and a spirit of accomplishment. Please let me know what is on your mind.

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