Home Buyer in 90 Days - Step 1
90 Days to Home Ownership Guide – Step 1
October 2023 Newsletter by Ingrid Friel
October 2023 Twin Cities Real Estate Newsletter by Ingrid Friel
Bought a home? Buyer walk through in your future?
Walk through the property prior to closing. Checklists are useful as you may feel rushed or emotional.
Healthy Trees & Good Neighbors
U of M on Nuisance Trees and Related Article on the Eden Prairie website is on point and useful. We love our trees and with them comes care responsibilities. Answers questions on communication and care. Knowing your property Iines relates to your trees too. Your lot size and lines are public data and cities can... Continue Reading →
Cause & Effect – Why is the Twin Cities Real Estate Market is so Tough for Buyers?
By Ingrid Friel, Twin Cities Realtor since 2009 There’s no one reason the market we’re experiencing today came to be. We can’t point to a single factor and say, “Yes, that’s exactly why prices in Twin Cities Metro Area are appreciating so quickly and inventory can’t keep pace with our stronger-than-ever demand.” Today’s market is... Continue Reading →
When to “lock in” an interest rate
With rates trending up in 2022 we are seeing the trend of clients paying down with funds and "locking in" the interest rate. Plan some extra money for locking in your rate when house shopping. If a seller is hoping for time to find a home you may need an extended close date. Once under... Continue Reading →
Thinking of buying? Know your MSN
Walkers Buyer Packet Final 2022.pdfDownload My trusted lender Lisa Walker with Cross Country Mortgage has some great resources for buyers in 2022. Tracking our expenses isn't always easy but it is meaningful and important. I remember buying my first home as a young professional and needing to consider what my must haves vs. nice to... Continue Reading →
Housing shortage explained
Shortage of homes for the middle class continues
Luxury Home Trends
Elegant lighting, open kitchen, beautiful neutrals.
If purchasing home from a foreign person…
My friends at Title One provided some useful information on purchasing a home from a foreign person. Keep this in mind for upcoming purchases. Here's a short summary... The following article was written for us by Barbara A. Olson, a local tax attorney. By Barbara A. Olson 612-436-3293 bolson@olsonlawltd.com Generally under Federal law, when the... Continue Reading →
Ingrid Friel, Realtor 