Home Buyer Incentives: Mpls. Click here for the latest eligibility information on Minneapolis’ Advantage program. Limitations are by property type (foreclosed or vacant); income; and neighborhood (mostly north and central). According to the Web site, the program “offers 200 loans at $10,000 each that can be used to pay for closing costs, down payment, or...Read More
Recession Housing Trend: Doubling Up? Families around the country are weathering the recession by hunkering down with relatives and friends . . “I’d rather be home if I’m going to be broke,” said [one person who moved back home]. Kris Haher, “Homeward Rebound: Weathering the Storm With Kin”; The Wall Street Journal(4/7/09) If you don’t...Read More
The Psychological Appeal of Remodeling And if you can’t be with the one you loveLove the one you’re withLove the one you’re with –lyric, Crosby Stills Nash & Young How is the recession affecting people’s spending? For one thing, they’re doing a lot less of it (logical, if you’re making less, have less, etc.). For...Read More
