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Fall Closings & Minnesota Property Taxes

But First . . . a Brief History Lesson I don’t know about other states ” I’m only licensed to sell real estate in Minnesota ” but here, residential property taxes are due twice a year: May 15 and October 15. Those non-randomly chosen dates stretch back to when Minnesota’s economy ” like practically every...
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Holdover and Early Move-in Agreements: “[S]he Who Negotiates Least, Negotiates Best”

Negotiating One Deal ” or Two?? [Editor’s Note:  The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.  If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] Good agents instinctively know that “he who negotiates least, negotiates best.” Which is why they...
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Early Move-In (No Agreement)

Homing Instinct Sellers frown on Buyers moving in before closing, for about 27 (valid) reasons.  See, “Move-in Agreements & Rent-Backs”; and “Real Estate Chutzpah.” But, the Momma raccoon that set up housekeeping in my client’s window well hardly asked anyone’s permission. And since my clients moved out-of-town well before closing, it fell to the Buyer...
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May Closings & (Minnesota) Property Taxes

  But First . . . a Brief History Lesson I don’t know about other states ” I’m only licensed to sell real estate in Minnesota ” but here, residential property taxes are due twice a year: May 15 and October 15. Those non-randomly chosen dates stretch back to when Minnesota’s economy ” like practically...
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Down to the Wire: Is There Still Time to Buy a House in 2018?

Cash vs. Financed Deals Is 21 days enough time to buy a home? If two of those days are a holiday (Dec. 24 -25) AND the Buyer needs a mortgage . . . almost certainly not. That’s because, with a financed deal, it takes at least 10-12 business days just to secure a mortgage. In...
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Fall Closings & Minnesota Property Taxes

But First . . . a Brief History Lesson I don’t know about other states ” I’m only licensed to sell real estate in Minnesota ” but here, residential property taxes are due twice a year:  May 15 and October 15. Those non-randomly chosen dates stretch back to when Minnesota’s economy ” like practically every...
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