Environmentally-Friendly Victorian Home to Be Showcased At Minneapolis/St. Paul Home Tour
The Minneapolis Advantage Loan Program - Available to Everyone, Even Luxury Homes
The Minneapolis city council has recently approved a new loan program for buyers who purchase a single-family dwelling, or duplex, in Minneapolis neighborhoods that have experienced higher than normal levels of mortgage foreclosures. The program offers a $10,000 zero percent interest loan that is forgivable over five years to anyone buying a home in which they will live in these key neighborhoods.
Minneapolis neighborhoods who could benefit from this program include Camden, Weber, Folwell, and McKinley, as they are offering an additional $4000 for homes bought in their areas. This brings the total offered to $14,000, and the city of Minneapolis is looking for other areas that will partner this initiative and offer incentives to home buyers.
The funds can be used for a down payment, or for closing costs. They can also be used by the buyer to offset any repairs/improvements that will be done to the home. Better yet, ANYONE can take advantage of this offer as it is not based on any home price!
So if you are thinking of buying in Minneapolis this year, make sure you ask your Realtor and lender about the Minneapolis Advantage Loan Program!
It's migration season right now in Minnesota. Is it any wonder that water fowl love breeding here, what with all the lakes we have in the state? So far this last week, I have seen various species of ducks, geese, and cranes. Below are two that have visited our pond just in the last few days.
Hooded Merganser
Wood Duck
One of the things I most love about Minnesota is the attention to nature. Throughout Minnesota you will find natural preserves, lakes and ponds, walking trails, bird clubs, and more. The wildlife does help out by showing up, but it is really great to live in an area where I can educate my kids about animals, nature, and protecting the environment.
The amount of days that a home sits on the market does not necessarily have anything to do with the home for sale. Many times, it has to do with location, and even the amount of competition from other neighbors. Take for instance, Minnestrista, Mound, and Orono, which have the largest amount of homes for sale this year. They also have a relatively high number of days of the market (DOM).
At the same time, you could look at Orono with its high DOM, and also take into consideration that the average selling price in 2007 was almost $2 Million, also contributing to the reason for a high DOM.
On Lake Minnetonka, there are many small towns that surround the lake, and each has homes that vary in price. Greenwood for instance, is relatively small, and only had four homes sell for all of 2007, at an average sales price of $1.1 Million. Spring Park, on the other hand, has only two homes for sale and barely 2000 residents, but the average sales price is just a little above $600,000.
As you look at the average days on the market for Lake Minnetonka, the one thing to remember is that most of these homes are fairly expensive. And as we all know, the higher the price, the longer is takes to sale.
One thing that surprises buyers that come to the Twin Cities to look at homes is the house etiquette they must abide by. The number one rule is that upon entry, buyers and agents must remove their shoes before they venture further into the home.
Minneapolis Real Estate specialist for Luxury Estates, Waterfront Properties, and Historic Homes in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. Visit my blog www.MinneapolisLuxuryRealEstateBlog.com
Jennifer is a licensed real estate agent in the states of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Florida. She specializes in Minneapolis and Saint Paul Luxury real estate, Lake Minnetonka Estates, Minnesota Waterfront on Lake Minnetonka, Prior Lake, White Bear Lake, Lake of the Isles, Lake Calhoun, and Historic Homes of St. Paul and Minneapolis. She is proud to be a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing, bringing her knowledge and expertise of the upper tier market to clients.
At the same time, Jennifer is no stranger to helping sellers and buyers fulfill their real estate needs for homes that fall into different categories and works with all price points. From multi-unit buildings to single family homes, Jennifer has sold almost every form of residential real estate there is. One special benefit she brings to clients is the ability to run a completely paperless business. Taking advantage of technology and using it to streamline transactions is an important trait that differentiates her from others in the real estate field. It takes more than just a website to help clients achieve their goals. Jennifer uses blogs, professional networking, MySpace, education, and advertising as part of her overall business plan to connect buyers and sellers.
Jennifer firmly believes that continually educating herself is the key to her personal success as a Real Estate Agent and the main reason her clients are so satisified with her during and after the sale of their home. While most agents are only taking the bare minimum classes mandatory to keep their license up-to-date, Jennifer is seeking out classes that dig deeper into various aspects of real estate. When education classes will not come to the state, she travels to them!
My Mission Statement
"While holding myself to the highest professional and ethical standards, I pledge to take my clients real estate success to new heights by helping them make prudent real estate decisions, and in the process, prove worthy of their trust and friendship so that I may become a long term friend and advisor."
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If you are looking to move to the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area, check out my website Fine Homes of Minneapolis . I am constantly adding information about St Paul and the Twin Cities, as well as places to explore, community information, sports and recreation, selling Minneapolis Real Estate, buying, and more! Don't forget to request a FREE Minneapolis Relocation Package!
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Chemistry, B.A. Indiana University
Jennifer currently holds the following real estate Designations and Certifications:
Certified Residential Specialists comprise of the top industry professionals in the country. Only 4% of all Realtors in the nation have the production and education to earn the CRS designation. In Minnesota, only 3% hold the prestigious title and Jennifer is one of them. Home sellers and buyers can rest assured that CRS Designees subscribe to strict Realtor Code of Ethics, have access to the latest technology, and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home. Make sure your agent is a Certified Residential Specialist.
Knowledgeable professionals specially trained to provide high quality service to buyers and sellers of luxury homes and estates. The premier authority in training and certification for real estate agents working in the upper-tier residential market. Jennifer is one of only six agents in Minnesota that are members of the Institute. If you are looking for Minneapolis Luxury Real Estate, choose a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing,
The Resort and Second Home Property Specialist is a real estate practitioner who facilitates the buying and selling of properties for investment, development, retirement, or second homes in a resort, recreational and/or vacation destination. Jennifer is a Charter Member and one of only four currently in the state of Minnesota. Second homes are a specialty of Jennifer's, as she sells many waterfront properties along the Gulf Coast and on Minnesota's numerous Lakes. If you are looking for Minneapolis Real Estate as a second home, choose a Realtor with the RSPS designation.
The mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients. Only a small percent of agents hold the designation. If you are looking for Minneapolis Real Estate, choose an agent with the GRI designation.
The Accredited Buyer Representative designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria. If you are looking for Minneapolis Real Estate, pick an agent with the ABR designation to represent you.
Why choose an ePRO? All REALTOR e-PRO® Internet Professionals are REALTORS® who completed a rigorous certification program endorsed by the prestigious NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Real estate agents who have earned REALTOR e-PRO® Certification are Internet Professionals who have completed extensive training using the Web and means the real estate professional is prepared to employ the latest techniques and services for your benefit, just like you've grown to expect from a professional. Don't sell or buy Minneapolis Real Estate without your e-PRO certified agent.
** I am also in the process of earing the Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, which will further my knowledge on better ways to serve my clients internationally and abroad. Approximately less than 1% hold the CIPS.**
I chose to work with Jennifer because of all the Realtors who responded to my general internet inquiry concerning the sale of my home, Jennifer was the only one who responded quickly, thoroughly, honestly, and without reservation. She handled my special circumstances very professionally and made sure it did not hinder the sale. My home sold quickly and for top dollar due to her negotiation skills. Thank you so much! ~ Terrie Howard
The first day we met Jennifer it was raining cats & dogs.She stuck with us and showed us plenty of homes without batting an eye. Our experience with her was great! She is a "Real" person, caring more about us then getting paid, and showed concern and respect for us as new home buyers. Jennifer was a God-send and we are very grateful for everything she is as a person and everything she did for us as our Realtor. ~ Belinda Veroneau
I work with Jennifer's husband so through his praise I decided to sell my home through her. It was the best decision I made! I received more money and a faster closing than I expected due to her skill as a professional. She was even in her third trimester of pregancy and she didn't miss a beat! I move alot in the military and I can only hope to find another agent like Jennifer at my next duty station. ~ Randy Winge
We had a great experience selling our house. We sold it faster then expected and for the amount we wanted. You were there to answer all our questions and made the transaction go smoothly. We're loving our new condo which you also helped us find. Thank you! ~ The Murphys
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