Looking for ways to improve the saleability of your home?

"As the real estate market changes so do the buyers needs. This will never end, so if you are considering selling your home and wondering what you can do to make your home more marketable, here are a few ideas. This is according to a poll taken at marketwatch. com.

1) Separate laundry room- Some times this will not be an option but consider converting a large closet to this space. Even better..."

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What risks are associated with buying a foreclosure?

"one thing to keep in mind is that you are the buyer not the Realtor and are not expected to know everything. Your agent who works at this full time doesn’t have all of the answers either but finding one who is knowledgeable that you can trust is one of the first things you should do before buying a foreclosure.

The most common concerns are, will the property continue to lose value after I buy it? It could just like any other home you buy. It all depends on the market. The thing to...."

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Lakeville rambler style home for sale in Lakeville, MN

"Nice 4 bedroom Rambler just minutes to schools, shopping, 35W, bus transit & more. Air conditioner & Furnace new in 2005, some newer windows on the main level, nice .31 acre lot with mature trees and....."

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Farmington, MN Rambler style home for sale

"3 bedroom rambler home for sale in Farmington, MN. Farmington has so many wonderful things that make it a great choice if you are looking to buy a home is the southeren Twin Cities.

This well maintained rambler is on one of the nicest lots in Farmington.It has a newer roof, main free vinyl siding, spacious kitchen w/new floor. Hardwood floors on main level, new furnace in 2004, newer windows, fresh paint and more! All it needs is a new owner....."

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Burnhaven Woods townhome for sale in Burnsville, Mn

"This is a great starter townhome for anyone looking to buy a home in the Burnsville, Mn area. Some of the many wonderful features include- new solid oak 6 panel doors, carpeting, stainless steel appliances, granite tile counter tops, kitchen cabinets, light..."

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FHA announces credit score reduction

"It is true as of 1/15/11 FHA lowers it’s minimum credit score from 600 to 500 to qualify for a loan to buy a home. This is great news for all of the buyers out there that are struggling to qualify for a loan that fall just short of the 600 mark. There are still other..."

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So you want to be a real estate investor- Now is the time

"The latest article from Forbes magazine ranks Minneapolis/St. Paul 4th in the country to see the unemployment rates recover by July of this year, 2011. That is huge in this market place and puts us ahead of the majority of the country. So as the job market grows so does the housing market. With the foreclosures, short sales and the FHA having suspended..."

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How will short sales impact foreclosures in 2011

"The question keeps coming up in many real estate offices across the Minneapolis/ St. Paul area, where are all of the foreclosures? No one seems to know but I will take a guess. The banks typically slow things down over holidays for several reasons, mostly due..."

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