Archive for July, 2008
Outdoor Cleanup
When selling your home the outside appeal is the first thing that people will see. That seems like an of course statement, but many people don’t take it so seriously when they are trying to sell their home. First impressions are everything, so as a seller you need to make sure that a […]
Short Sales
Short sales continue to be a major player in todays market in the Twin Cities area. Many homebuyers are trying to buy a home that is in a short sale. A short sale is where the homeowner owes the bank more than they can sell their home for. Many buyers are trying to get good […]
Fewer Listings per buyer
The Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors has announced that there are fewer listings per buyer than in the year past. The supply-demand ratio is down to 8.11. That means that there are 8.11 homes to every buyer. That is down 1.6% from June of 2008. Total inventory is also down to 33,425. That is a […]
Watering your lawn.
Summer is in full force in Minnesota, and there has not been a lot of rain lately. As a homeowner, you need to think about watering your lawn and your plants and trees. The best time to water is in the evening when the sun has set. If you water in the […]