Paul Harvey said this in 1965!!!!!!
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Twin Cities Real Estate Market
Ever wonder what’s happening? Here are the statistics for our metro area. Homes are selling, prices are moving up, and there is a lack of inventory. If you are considering selling, now is the time to do it. If you looking to purchase, rates are again at a 50 yr low. Don’t wait-Look at doing something now. Pin It Powered By WP Footer Read More →
Just a thought-What loan term is right for YOU?
Whether you’re refinancing your current home or buying a new one, something worth considering is a 15 year loan rather than a 30 year term. The payments will be a little higher but you’ll get a lower interest rate and you’ll build equity much faster. Let’s look at an example of a $200,000 mortgage with the choice of a 30 year term with a 3.75% rate compared to a 15 year term... [Read more]
It’s Worth Checking Out-Your Tax Assessed Valuation-Is It Accurate?
“Anyone may arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible…for nobody owes any public duty to pay more than the law demands.” Judge Learned Hand This opinion refers to federal income tax but the logic and spirit can easily be applied to any tax including property tax. Most property tax is based on a valuation called an assessment placed on the property by a government... [Read more]
Tax-Free Income-An Idea That Might Work For You
Some residents of Augusta, Georgia have purchased tickets to the Master’s for years but have never attended the famous golf tournament. It’s because they include the tickets as a bonus to the people who rent their home during the event. Each year, owners rent their home for a big premium during the Masters and make tax-free income. Homeowners benefit from a little known provision in the... [Read more]
Save Money…Be Comfortable
Automatic thermostats can lower your monthly utility costs while conveniently regulating your comfort by adjusting temperatures on your heating and cooling systems. These can be particularly effective in homes with zoned systems where you live in one area during the day but sleep in a different zone. There are programmable thermostats available at home improvement stores that can make the adjustments... [Read more]
How does RE/MAX compare against it’s peers?
It is no surprise to me-RE/MAX is the leader. See for yourself why RE/MAX is the company of professionals. If you want to see how we can help YOU-give me a call at 952-929-2577 Pin It Powered By WP Footer Read More →
Have You Backed Up Your Home?
Personal computers have been around long enough that everyone has experienced or knows someone who has lost their data due to a hard drive crash, accident or burglary. If they had a backup, the loss was inconvenient but not critical. Do you have a backup for your personal belongings? Not that you need duplicates of all the items but do you have a journal listing of all the items with a description... [Read more]
MID Limited per Residence
A recent U.S. Tax Court ruling clarified the IRS position that the $1.1 million limit for mortgage interest deduction applies per residence and not per taxpayer as some high-priced homeowners were hoping. A married homeowner filing jointly can have fullly deductible interest on a mortgage of up to $1,000,000 of acquisition debt and up to an additional $100,000 of home equity debt. If the married couple... [Read more]
Before You Call the Repairman-Things you can try
Have you ever had a service company to your home to repair something and find out that it really wasn’t “broken”? It probably conjured up ambivalent feelings of joy that it wasn’t something serious and frustration that you had to pay a service call for something so simple. Before you call the repairman next time, keep these things in mind to see if it is something simple: Disposer... [Read more]




























