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Fannie Mae opens doors for buyers and investors

Michael Nehmzow   RDC PRO: Real Estate Brokerage in Andover, MN

The new homepath program rolled out and looks good , 3% down wth no private mortgage insurance no appraisal and up to 6% seller concessions also investors with as little as 10 % down this is awesome news to go along with the other great news of fannie going back to 10 investment properties instead of four which will help a lot of us re-fi some of our investment properties. to look for properties that qualify for the homepath log onto www.homepath.com Thank You for reading my post !!

Mike Nehmzow Get You Moved Realty

Andover , Minnesota www.GetYouMoved.com 763-742-SOLD (7653)

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Snapshot of Andover, MN Year End 2008 Home Sales Statistics

Teri Eckholm, REALTOR®  Anoka County Acreage & Lakeshore Homes: Real Estate Agent in Ham Lake, MN

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The good news about Andover real estate in 2008 is that homes in Andover are selling once again. The statistic for closed sales shows the number of homes sold was up 16.6% in 2008 over the previous year. The bad news is that the average price has dropped significantly as well. An average sale in Andover is just under $250,000. This is probably due to the fact that fewer high valued homes are selling anywhere in the Twin Cities metro. Another trend for this Anoka County community is that time on the market has increased by over 20% with homes staying on the market an average of a month longer. This bodes well for home buyers as Andover affordability is way up! It would be a good time to consider a purchase as sellers are looking at continued competition with a steady amount of homes coming on to the market and longer market times.

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If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet or Homebuyers Success Packet. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.

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2008 Year End Andover MN Housing Statistics, North Metro Minneapolis Twin Cities Area, 55304, 55303

PATTI ANN KASPER, Blaine MN & North  Metro Minneapolis Real Estate Expert: Real Estate Agent in Blaine, MN

Andover, Anoka Co. MN 2008 2007 Δ Change
# Homes Sold 339 291 +14.16%
Average Price $241,471 $291,122 -20.56%
Median Price $228,000 $268,000 -17.54%
Total Volume $81,858,982 $84,716,701 -3.49%

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Congrats to “The Parlour” on an Anniversary of an Andover/Ham Lake Dream Come True!

Teri Eckholm, REALTOR®  Anoka County Acreage & Lakeshore Homes: Real Estate Agent in Ham Lake, MN

The Parlour

A year ago last summer, I was in my favorite Blaine hair salon getting my hair expertly cut and colored by my stylist and friend, Jill Jarvi. As she worked to make me look my best, she told me she was about to embark on her dream of opening her own salon and boutique. It was going open before the end of the year in the Ham Lake/Andover area. Her excitement and drive was evident as she described her dream of an upscale, full service hair salon for women and men. And by the fall of 2007, her dream had come true.

The Parlour is in a word, beautiful! Located in a brand new building just west of the Hanson/Bunker Lake intersection, it is convenient too. Luxurious fixtures and surroundings with style make one feel welcome from the moment you walk in the door. It is a northern oasis for pampering at very affordable prices! The staff is always dressed professionally and greets everyone as a special guest.

Guest comfort is important to Jill. At her previous salon, the old chairs were poorly designed and uncomfortable for clients to sit in for long periods of time while hair processed with a perm, color or foil. (I can attest to this because I had actually hurt my lower back and was in severe pain requiring several months of therapy from these old chairs.) This is no longer an issue at The Parlour! Every piece of furniture was selected with the guest in mind. The chairs in the hair washing station are adjusted via remote and glide soothingly intoParlour Gifts several comfortable positions.

Stylists were hand picked by Jill with the same care and consideration. When the Northern Escape Salon closed last spring, Jill interviewed several of the stylists and selected only a handful of the most talented that would embrace the essence of The Parlour. I have had the spoken with several of these stylists and they are very enthusiastic about their opportunity to work in such a dynamic environment.

Now after surviving the first year in a slow economy and the major construction at the corner of Hanson and Bunker Lake Blvd, The Parlour has something to celebrate! Jill, being the wonderful person that she is, has generously offered an Anniversary special of 50% of any service to a first time guest. She was telling me about this special and I offered to get the word out on her great new salon in the Ham Lake/Andover area. And yes, you can even request the owner herself and receive the deal. Just print out a copy of this blog and bring in with you. Current customers are not forgotten as they can bring in my blog and receive a special gift. Click here for additional information on The Parlour Hair Salon.

I will be in next week to be picture perfect in time for the holidays, Maybe I will see you there. We can talk real estate...or just relax!

Are you ready to have your dream of owning a house come true? If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR ®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.

Buying a Home? Check out my new HOME BUYER'S BLOG!

Copyright 2008 Teri Eckholm http://www.terieckholm.com/

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Rhinestone Roundup

Joel  Friday, e-PRO: Real Estate Agent in Coon Rapids, MN

We attended the fund raiser for Meadow Creek Christian School last night. They have a silent auction of donated items, you could buy anything from Wild tickets to baskets for presents. There was easily 400 different items to bid on. The items made by specific classes were always bid very high as each parent wanted to bring home what their child had made. My favortie was the scrabble board with everyone's name on it. We didn't win any bids.

After that we had dinner and updates on the capital campaign for the new building. Sounds like they are almost ready to start building on the land they bought in Andover, MN. The city has already apprived the plan for the lot at 161st and Tulip.

Sweetwater Revival performed while we ate our meals. They are 4 lady singers that sing original gospel music. They did a great job.

After dinner they do a live auction on 12 items that range from rock climbing with a couple of teachers, to a condo in Florida for a week. Everyone enjoyed the evening and a lot of money was raised. Last year they were able to purchase Mac books and projectors for the class rooms.

Hopefully we can raise enough money to start building the new school soon!

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