Eden Prairie, MN #3 on CNN Money’s Best Deal in Best Places to Live

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Well – we know how wonderful it is in the Twin Cities but money.cnn.com just confirmed it again! Are  you curious about the current market value of your home? Call TODAY for a free market analysis! 651.259.4683 or Rochelle@RochelleAllison.com For the complete list and story click HERE  

Home sales dip due to low inventory.

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Multiple offers on a home?? Offering thousands of dollars over listing price?? We all thought those days were over for sure but not when there is so few homes on the market. Inventory of homes for sale in the Twin Cities area is DOWN by 31% from last year at this time! ‘Contracts to buy [...]

Time to see what is going on in YOUR neighborhood – Twin Cities

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  Click HERE to see what the real estate market looks like in your city! Give me a call if you would like to know what your home is currently worth in today’s real estate market!   

3130 Johnson Street NE – Minneapolis, MN 55418 / Gorgeous!

3130 Johnson Street NE

SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Welcome home! This terrific rambler in Waite Park neighborhood of Minneapolis has been updated and upgraded! Enjoy the original charm of the newly refinished hardwood floors throughout. A must see for sure!

Freddie Mac Expands, Streamlines Servicer Authority to Approve More Short Sales

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Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today announced it is streamlining its policies and processes so all Freddie Mac servicers can approve short sales for borrowers facing sudden financial stress due to divorce, death, disability or other common hardships on their own authority. Additional changes will also make it easier for servicers to process short sales for [...]

What is your home worth – according to the appraiser…

“When it comes to assessing a home’s value, real estate agents and homeowners tend to be an optimistic bunch.”  In the post-bust world, appraisers are a different story. They have to predict a realistic value for your home that the bank can use to extend credit to a borrower — and that number can make [...]

Experts identify 10 seller mistakes that turn OFF buyers.

Experts identify 10 seller mistakes that turn off buyers. 10 home sales killers: Dirt Odors Old fixtures Wallpaper Popcorn acoustic ceilings Too many personal items Snoopy sellers Misrepresenting your home Poor curb appeal Clutter What’s a smart seller to do in this environment? We assembled a coast-to-coast SWAT team to address the crisis: Chad Goldwasser [...]

Sellers to Buyers: Stop With the Lowball Offers!

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Home buyers who are looking for big discounts on housing nowadays are finding that their lowball offers are no longer sticking with sellers, and that their offers are getting a flat-out “no” when they’re way below the asking price. “Right off the bat, buyers say, ‘I want a steal,’ and I tell them they have [...]

Real Estate Outlook: April Existing-Home Sales Rise!!

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The latest existing-home sales report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed promising figures for the month of April. Sales rose by 3.4 percent, bringing the total amount of existing-home sales to 4.62 million. This is 10.0 healthy percentage points higher than April 2011. Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said the housing recovery is [...]

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