You have to take a look at this wonderful condo I just listed. Minutes from the mega mall and the airport. Close driving distance to both downtowns. If you don’t need it, please pass it along. This is a steal.
Sometimes it’s so hard to find information when you need it. 
How do you maintain the different components of a house? What’s going on in the real estate market? How can I make the most energy efficient improvements to my home? What’s the latest in mortgage and tax information? Do I need to buy different insurances for my home? These are all great questions to be answered. Check out House Logic.
HouseLogic is a free source of information and tools—from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®—that can help you make smart and timely decisions about your home. With content covering home improvement, maintenance, taxes, finance, insurance, and even ways you can get involved in and enrich your community, HouseLogic can help you increase and protect the value of your home by helping you make confident decisions.
For more localized information about your real estate market, contact me today. I have access to information about your area, even your block! Relying on zillow.com and other real estate based websites is a mistake. Their information is only as good as the agents who participate in such websites. So, the information is very limited. Contact me, a local professional for information on Minneapolis homes for sale, or homes for sale in Minneapolis areas like Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet. I also have lots of information on downtown Minneapolis lofts for sale and homes for sale in the Western suburbs of Minneapolis.
Susan Hofflander is a seasoned real estate professional, providing real estate consultations for home buyers and sellers in the Twin Cities since 1994. Susan specializes in homes for sale in Lake Calhoun/Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Plymouth, MN, Minneapolis Western Suburban Cities and Downtown Minneapolis Lofts.
Have you ever dreamed of living downtown? The hustle and bustle of people, nightlife, cultural activities, trendy restaurants and bars, sporting events, the works. Not to mention being able to walk to so many things and not have to rely on a car or even, in the nice weather, public transportation. I believe the Twin Cities are finally starting to catch on and catch up in the public transportation realm. We have the Northstar Railway from Big Lake to downtown Minneapolis. Then, there’s the light rail going up the Hiawatha corridor. There are still buses that connect Minneapolis to St. Paul and all of their surrounding suburbs. So, now that we know we can get around, there is no reason not to live the dream.
It’s always been a fantasy of mine to live the high life of an independent (and independently wealthy) woman in a downtown condo with a fabulous view. Many young people are making their homes in one of these places with exquisite views of downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul, views of the river and the falls, or views looking East or West of the City for miles. But, it’s not just for singles anymore. Many young married couples are engaging in this life style before the kids come along. And, many retiring baby boomers are looking for a new experience once the kids are grown and gone or once they have fulfilled their suburban dream. Some folks that live in small town areas are even purchasing downtown Minneapolis lofts for sale as something called an “urban cabin”. That allows them to come to town to go to the Guthrie or a Minnesota Opera production at the Ordway, or grab a Wild game at the X-Cel or enjoy the brand new Twins stadium on a wonderful spring day.
This article elaborates on the theme of families living a downtown loft. There are certainly more educational opportunities available these days in downtown areas to make it do-able.
Looking for information about downtown Minneapolis lofts and condos? You’ve come to the right place! Contact me today to get more answers to your specific questions.
Susan Hofflander is a seasoned real estate professional, providing real estate consultations for home buyers and sellers in the Twin Cities since 1994. Susan specializes in homes for sale in Lake Calhoun/Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Plymouth, MN, Minneapolis Western Suburban Cities and Downtown Minneapolis Lofts.Are
| 01/09/2010 | ||
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I post a fair amount on this blog about the importance of identity protection. I’ve recommended many times for consumers to protect themselves by shredding old documents that contain sensitive information. M & I Bank has hosted several free shredding events at their location. 
They haven’t had any since November. So, I’ve been searching high and low for other entities that will host free shredding events. Found one!! Saturday, January 9th you can bring your sensitive documents to American Bank at 1578 University Ave., St. Paul (it’s in the Midway). Shred Right is providing these free services in the next few months. There’s no charge, but they are taking donations for these services if you feel so led. It’s still cheaper than trying to pay for these services.
This website will offer you more information.
Do you want to buy a house?
Make sure your credit scores are protected. Protect them by keeping your identity information secure. That way, when the time comes to buy a house for sale in the Lake Harriet or Lake Calhoun neighborhoods of Minneapolis or homes for sale in any other Minneapolis cites, you’ll have a sound credit score to show the under writer.
Contact me today!
Susan Hofflander is a seasoned real estate professional, providing real estate consultations for home buyers and sellers in the Twin Cities since 1994. Susan specializes in homes for sale in Lake Calhoun/Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Plymouth, MN, Minneapolis Western Suburban Cities and Downtown Minneapolis Lofts.
Well, it’s about time we have some good news in the housing market. The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index reports home price increases in 17 of the 20 most watched housing markets. Topping the list, MINNEAPOLIS HOMES FOR SALE! Minneapolis housing market saw a 3.2% increase, more than any other of the most watched housing markets nationwide. Still declining, Las Vegas, Charlotte and Cleveland.
So, how much longer are you going to wait for our market to “hit bottom”. As is often written here, if you wait for the media to report it, it’s already happening. Prime example, readers! The media is reporting that our Minneapolis housing market is leading the nation in price increases. Hmmmm, couple that with the tax incentives offered to ALL home buyers of homes for sale in Minneapolis neighborhoods, like Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet, or other Minneapolis cities like Plymouth MN, Maple Grove Mn, and any downtown Minneapolis lofts for sale, it seems like it would be important to get your ducks in a row to start your property search process, like, yesterday.
Read on for more details on the 20 important housing markets being tracked by S&P.
Contact me right away to find out how to get started!!! Have a house to sell? Give me a call to set up your appointment for a free market analysis.
Susan Hofflander 763-438-7249
Susan Hofflander is a seasoned real estate professional, providing real estate consultations for home buyers and sellers in the Twin Cities since 1994. Susan specializes in homes for sale in Lake Calhoun/Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Plymouth, MN, Minneapolis Western Suburban Cities and Downtown Minneapolis Lofts.
We’ve had 2 years of tax credits for first time home buyers. Those were wonderful programs to provide assistance to the beginners to the home buying process. They have been purchasing the foreclosed and distressed properties that are on the low end of the economic food chain.
But what about folks who have a house to sell and want to buy another property? With the real estate prices on the decline of late, there was little money left to pay the expenses that rest on the seller’s shoulders. So, the home buying process stagnated with that middle sector of the home buying public. Which made for a slow moving middle and high priced housing market. Enter the new plan!!!!!
The original $8000 tax credit is still in place for first time home buyers, but the income limits have been extended a bit. It used to be $75,000 for a single and $150,000 for a couple. Now, it’s $125,000 for single and $225,000 for a couple! That should assist some buyers who have been sitting on the fence. In addition, there is a $6500 tax credit being offered to those who will sell their current home and purchase another residence. Some restrictions apply: they must have lived in the house they’re selling for at least 5 years and they must be purchasing a residence they will be living in, it cannot be a second home or an investment property.
I view these credits with cautious optimism. While it’s a good idea to offer some incentives to get this very large sector of our economy moving again, I am trepidatious about how this tax credit will impact our overall spendable income as a nation as well as how it will be incorporated in to the picture of the nation’s financial “recovery”. I don’t want there to be any question that, while these dollars are meant to offer assistance, it should not be discounted when making calculations regarding what made these purchases possible, in part.
Read this article for more clarification about how theses credits work. Then, call me right away to get started before your time runs out!!! This benefit expires on April 30, 2010, which means you must have an offer turned in and accepted by then with a closing date set for no later than June 30, 2010. Contact me today to make an appointment so we can get your file up and running.
Susan Hofflander is a seasoned real estate professional, providing real estate consultations for home buyers and sellers in the Twin Cities since 1994. Susan specializes in homes for sale in Lake Calhoun/Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Plymouth, MN, Minneapolis Western Suburban Cities and Downtown Minneapolis Lofts.
| 11/17/2009 | ||
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From his experience of owning 15 rental properties, Ryan O’Neill will teach you a concrete, non-infomercial way to build wealth through real estate. This seminar will be a one and a half hour presentation in regards to wealth building through real estate. There is no charge at all, no contracts you sign with us, no consultation fees, no hidden agenda. The seminar simply will be an excellent opportunity for you to learn more about our process: how you get pre-approved, what type of low-down loan product to choose, and then how we step you through the process of finding the home and helping you get it rented out. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced investor, this will be a great chance for you to learn more about how you can build your long term wealth through buying real estate. Our team leader, Ryan O’Neill owns 15 single-family homes, and our mortgage coach Rob Bonahoom has over 20 properties. All of us have experienced the benefits of real estate, and we’re excited to share a free seminar with you on how you too can get into the game (or continue on).Susan Hofflander is a seasoned real estate professional, providing real estate consultations for home buyers and sellers in the Twin Cities since 1994. Susan specializes in homes for sale in Lake Calhoun/Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, Plymouth, MN, Minneapolis Western Suburban Cities and Downtown Minneapolis Lofts.
