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. [...]
Time to see what is going on in YOUR neighborhood – Twin Cities
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 [...]
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Deadline to Request Foreclosure Review Extended Three Months!

Consumers who want their foreclosure cases checked by a third party as part of federal regulators’ Independent Foreclosure Review initiative now have until July 31, 2012, to submit their requests. The Federal Reserve and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced Wednesday that the deadline has been pushed out by three months to give consumers more [...]
Minneapolis Shows “measurable improvement” in Housing Market

The number of housing markets showing measurable improvement nearly doubled in January, with the addition of 40 new metros to the Improving Markets Index put out by First American and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The index tracks housing markets that are showing signs of improving economic health based on three independent datasets – employment growth from [...]
Shred Fest is Back for 2011!

M & I Bank and Shred-it® are offering free shredding services for the 4th consecutive year. Bring in up to two bags/boxes of confidential materials – for example, anthing that references your social security number, bank account information – and watch it be securly shredded. Identity theft occurs in many ways, one of which is [...]


