Scenic Lake Minnetonka – Make Memories With Twin City Cruises | Twin Cities

By Dave Cormack Lake Minnetonka comprises over 14,000 acres in Minnesota, and is a scenic tourist destination for many travelers seeking a serene environment for vacationing. The lake derives its name from the first residents of the area, who referred to the body of water as Minnetonka, or Big Water. In 1852, Alexander Ramsey officially registered the name of Lake Minnetonka, and in... [Read more]

Very Top Five Twin Cities

By Christopher L Brooks Twinned city agreements (also called sister cities) are designed to foster international cooperation, by which I mean give town officials a pleasant place to play golf and relax for a week whilst on their yearly ‘culture mission’. And you can’t do culture without margaritas. Most cities will have one or more sisters. The will to foster international... [Read more]

Check Out Energy Rebates

EnergyStar.gov –  Check Out Energy Rebates This is a government site that offers lots of energy saving tips as well as explains what energy saving grants or credits might be available.   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Foreclosure Trends Newsletter

Here is the latest issue of my foreclosure trends newsletter.  As you can see, the trend is not our friend, in the sense that the housing market has not recovered.  Until jobs come back and people are employed and feel safe in their employment, they will tend to avoid making a committment. ForeclosureTrends.pdf   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Twin Cities Foreclosure Trends-From our MLS & Realty Trac

Besides the board of realtor sites:  http://theThing.mplsrealtor.com and market data posted elsewhere at http://www.MplsRealtor.com I have a subscription to Realty Trac.  My subscription gives me additional data about foreclosures and trends within certain zip codes.  This is in addition to my daily subscription to Finance & Commerce (a business newspaper that prints all the... [Read more]

Real Estate Information

These are a couple of my newsletters that have a ton of valuable information. Go check them out. Foreclosure Market Trends Newsletter http://www.realtytrac.com/MarketTrends/NewsLetter.aspx?guid=131bd355-1b69-4bd1-99cd-2f0c9a936810 Real Estate Cyber Space Tips http://www.REcyber.com/cybertips/r11627   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

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Outstanding Video-An Inspiration To All-Be The Best You Can Be!

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Twin Cities Home buyer book

Thinking about buying a home but don’t know where to start? Why not start by reading the home buyer hand book that we have provided below. It is a great place to start to get the information you need. When you’re ready, we would love to help you find and finance a new home. MN Home buyers handbook View more documents from John Mazzara.   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Open Source Documents-Unbelievable Resources-Find YOUR topic of Interest

If you’ve never visited http://www.Archive.org, you are missing a wonderful site.  From this site, you will find many resources that are out of copyright and you can download and use them as you wish.  You will find all the classics and some fun things as well.  Just for fun, I have the download of a book called “Little Gardens” which is a book about setting up... [Read more]

Sell Your Home Faster-Learn The Home Selling Secrets Of Successful Sellers

Here is a special report that outlines over 450 ideas on how to sell your home faster.  This report is just one of the many home buyer, home seller, and investor reports that I can make available to you.  Read this report and call me to arrange a time to see how I can help.  Download Now   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Extension And Expansion Of Home Buyer Credit-4/30/2010

A Big WOW!!  The credit has been expanded to include homeowners who have owned their home for the past 5 years. No longer do you need to be a first time buyer.  The dollar limit is $8000 for first time buyers and $6500 for move up buyers.  This GREAT news.  Combine this with 50 year lows in interest rates, and you’d be crazy not to consider making a move.  If you feel secure... [Read more]

Why Foreclosure Is Often Preferred By The Loan Servicer Instead Of Offering A Loan Modification

Have you ever wondered why a foreclosure occurs when a better solution might have been a modification?  Would you like to read the facts and figures and see how mortgages are bundled, sold and serviced?  You will soon see it is isn’t pretty, we are in the midst of a crisis, and it is likely to get worse before it gets better.  That being said, you can probably guess why-it’s... [Read more]

Home Buyer Tax Credit Information Update

It’s now official!! The tax credit has been extended and expanded. YOU NEED TO HURRY! You now have until the end of April 2010. The following summary of the credit is provided by the National Association Of Realtors. The following two documents cover the changes in the new law. Now get out there and buy a home!! NAR FAQ: Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes NAR Issue Brief: Homebuyer... [Read more]

Neighborhood Stabilization Program- Hennepin County Redevelopment Tool

We work within the parameters of this program. One of our lenders will accept this form of funding. READ more about it and see if it might work for you. We would love to help you find and finance a home within the areas that qualify. http://www.hennepin.us/neighborhoodstabilizationprogram   Powered By WP Footer Read More →

Down Payment Assistance Programs (DAP) Lender Approved In MN

On of our lenders has pre-approved various down payment assistance programs. These programs MAY have changed and MAY be out of money when you contact them. Things change all the time. With that being said, we can use these programs in conjunction with FHA, My Community and the Home Possible loan programs. We are a Minnesota mortgage broker and may be able use these programs for... [Read more]

First Time Home buyer Loan Programs & Other Special MN Loan Programs

Here is a matrix that is very helpful explaining just some of the mortgage programs and their guidelines. There ARE more loan options than these as well. MN loan options are constantly coming and going-guidelines change. We don’t work with all the programs, but we do work with many of them. Call us to help you navigate through the home purchase process and select the right... [Read more]

Minnesota Real Estate Newsletter Gives Access To Great Computer & Life Tips

I maintain a number of real estate sites, blogs, and newsletters. One newsletter that provides a number of computer tips to help you function better with a computer is http://www.REcyber.com/cybertips/r11627 The site is full of cyber space tricks and great places to visit. We have link to this site on the list of MN Real Estate links, but I wanted to highlight this particular newsletter... [Read more]

10 Things To Consider When Moving To The Twin Cities

When you want to move to another city, there are things you need to consider and think over and over again to make sure that: You are not making the biggest mistake in your life You have a budget that can sustain you in the big city until you have found a job. Usually, people fail to see the reason why they have to plan before they can move out from their comfort zone. Living with... [Read more]

A Guide of Relocating To Minnesota

Sometimes in life, there is a point where you have to relocate to another town or another country.  If you want to keep employed with the same company, sometimes you have to move-especially if you are being sent to work there. It would be lucky for you if your assignment involves a corporate relocation to MN. This can be a good news or a bad news for some people depending on how they... [Read more]

Minnesota

Minnesota is known as the “Land of 10,000 Lakes”. Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota and the largest city is none other than Minneapolis. The popular symbol of Minnesota is the Common Loon, which is a bird that is available in the northern parts of the state. If you have decided to relocate to Minnesota, it would probably be a correct step to have a new life in a new place... [Read more]

Minneapolis Condominium Markets – Buying or Renting a Condo

Today if you are interested in living in Minnesota, you’ll find that many people are deciding to go with twin cities rental condos instead of going with Minnesota homes for a variety of reasons. There are many great downtown Minneapolis condominiums available not to mention downtown Minneapolis lofts and downtown St. Paul lofts. If you are looking for housing in the area, you... [Read more]

Relocating to Minnesota – Twin Cities Real Estate

If you are looking for a great place to relocate, you’ll find that relocating to Minnesota is an excellent option today. Whether you are from California, New York, Mississippi, Texas, or even Ohio, you’ll find that Minnesota is a wonderful place to move. There are a variety of reasons that moving to areas in Minnesota, such as Minneapolis Minnesota or even St. Paul, is... [Read more]

Inver Grove Heights: Where Everything Is Closer Than You Think

Inver Grove Heights in Dakota County has attracted settlers to the area’s vast land resources even before it was made a city in 1965.  This attraction is expected to increase the city’s population to over 44,000 by the year 2020. The city’s rolling wooded terrain as well as the existing park facilities and its nearness to the Mississippi River Valley has made it an ideal place... [Read more]

Eagan: Where A Well-Off Community Thrives

Eagan is one of the best cities for corporate relocation and employee relocation due to its extensive greeneries and bountiful lakes and ponds.  While these features make it a priority area for people choosing homes for sale or condominium, these features are also the very reasons why commercial establishments also prefer the area for investment. The city is technically young having... [Read more]

Savage

Savage is a suburban community in Scott County State of Minnesota.  Prior to being named in honor of Marion Willis Savage, owner and trainor of famous racehorse Dan Patch, it was known as Hamilton village.  Dan Patch got a record breaking 1minute and 55 second during the 1906 Minnesota State fair race. United States. The population of Savage was 21,115 at the 2000 census; the Census... [Read more]

Bloomington: City of Hospitality

Bloomington, which was named after Bloomington, Illinois, is a dynamic urban center in Hennepin County that is connected to the city of Minneapolis through the light rail transit. It is the State of Minnesota’s fourth largest city and forms the third core city with Miinneapolis and St. Paul. It is a housing boom suburb which was established after World War II.  Despite its reputation... [Read more]

Richfield

Richfield City in Hennepin County, Minnesota is bordered by equally big and developed cities like Minneapolis, Bloomington and Edina.  It is strategically located near the Minneapolis and St. Paul International Airport making it an ideal location for tourism and business. This year’s 4th of July is very exciting in Richfield as it has prepared a five-day free celebration for all... [Read more]

St Louis Park: A Balanced Living

St. Louis Park is a first ring suburban Hennepin County, State of Minnesota.  It has a buzzing commercial district comprised of restaurants, corporations, retail stores and other establishments.  At least 60% of the city’s tax base consists of commercial, real estate and industrial development. Corporate relocation to St. Louis Park is an attractive package since the city is conducive... [Read more]

Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie in Hennepin County is an ideal destination not only for business but also for people who want quality and classy living.  Cited by Money Magazine as the 10th Best Place To Live in the US, it boasts of being the base of over 2,200 business establishments as well as 2,250 acres of parks, 1,300 acres of open space and 170 miles of trails. Quality of life in Eden Prairie... [Read more]

Minnesota-Top Attractions For MN Visitors

Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota has always been a popular tourist destination.  When you are thinking about visiting this state, you’ll find that you will really never run out of things to do or sights to see.  Make sure that you make a list and plan your trip, because there is so much out there.  Consider some of the following sights when you are considering... [Read more]

Edina

Edina is a first-ring suburban city in Hennepin County, State of Minnesota which started out as a farming and milling community back in the 1860s but has now developed into a metropolitan community.  Most of the original residents of Edina were Scottish and Irish immigrants and some have remained to see their city grow into a community that offers one of the best living conditions... [Read more]

St. Paul

St. Paul is famous not only for being the other half of the Twin Cities (the other part being Minneapolis) but also for being America’s most livable city.  The city will however be placed in the world map once it hosts the Republican National Convention in September 2008. Politics aside, St, Paul aims to make life and the environment better for its residents through the promotion... [Read more]

Minneapolis: A Clean and Green City

If there is one thing that Minneapolis should be famous for it is the city’s dedication to maintaining its reputation as among the greenest cities in the State of Minnesota.  True enough, Minneapolis has proven it is hell-bent in protecting the environment through the Minneapolis GreenPrint which is its guide to attaining sustainable development. The Minneapolis GreenPrint is a... [Read more]