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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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How to Tell if a “For Sale” Home Has a Major Defect

Reading Between the (MLS) Lines [Note to Readers: 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.] Test your knowledge of today’s housing market, and answer the following question: How can Buyers’...
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How Much of a Discount For Cash?

Quick Answer: “It Depends ” But Usually Less Than Buyers Think” “At the closing table, the Seller will walk away with a check ” and whether the money comes from the Buyer or the lender doesn’t matter.” —”Do Home Buyers Who Pay Cash Get a Discount?”; The Wall Street Journal. The answer to the question,...
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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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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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