Time to see what is happening in YOUR neighborhood! Housing Market Update!

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Well – spring market is upon us – yes, even with the cold weather and ‘snow-globe’ like snow falls! The twin cities real estate inventory (homes active on the market for sale) is astonishingly low! The buyers are out there – we just need inventory! Click on the link below and see what is happening [...]

What Will the New ‘Normal’ for Housing Be?

I came across this article in Realtormag.realtor.org. Interesting stuff!!  Mortgage giant Fannie Mae recently offered some predictions of what the housing market’s “normal” will look like in the next two years.  In its report, “Transition to ‘Normal’?”, Fannie says while the housing market has shown improvement, uncertainty remains over both the economy and the real [...]

Fiscal Cliff – Help or Harm for Housing?

The fiscal cliff is coming our way. But, what does it mean to the average American taxpayer? Let’s take a   look at the ways the fiscal cliff can, and will, impact you. The “Extenders”, a group of short-term tax benefits that have been extended regularly for more than 20 years, expired Dec. 31, 2011. [...]

“The Thing” is back…. interactive!

Click HERE for interactive housing market activity for the Twin Cities, MN area!    Interest rates remain at an all time low – it is a terrific time to buy! Wondering how much your house is worth in the current market? Connect with me for a free market analysis of your home. Rochelle Allison

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!   

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 [...]