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Baby Boomers Chart New Direction

Baby boomers over the age of 55 make up a quarter of the population and control about two-thirds of the single-family home equity in the nation. Nearly a quarter of baby boomers will need major renovations in their current home to stay there as they age. Many say they may face financial constraints to take […]

Have You Put Aside Enough For Closing Costs?

There are many potential homebuyers, and even sellers, who believe that you need at least a 20% down payment in order to buy a home, or move on to their next home. Time after time, we have dispelled this myth by showing that there are many loan programs that allow you to put down as […]

What You Need to Know When Moving to the Twin Cities Area

By Becky O’Brien Considering that the Twin Cities region is among the fastest growing metro areas in the country, it’s little wonder that people from all over are relocating Minneapolis and its idyllic suburbs. Even when you’re just headed down the block, moving is one of the most stressful undertakings there is, so staging a […]

Reverse Mortgages and Baby Boomers Are on the Incline!

By Becky O’Brien Baby boomers over the age of 55 make up a quarter of the population and control about two-thirds of the single-family home equity in the nation. Nearly a quarter of baby boomers will need major renovations in their current home to stay there as they age. Many say they may face financial […]

Twin Cities Housing Sales – April 2017

Seller Activity Up; Signed Purchase Agreements Down By David Arbit on Monday, April 17th, 2017, from www.mplsrealtor.com Seller activity rose 1.3 percent compared to March 2016. The number of signed purchase agreements declined 3.0 percent, though the number of closed sales rose 8.3 percent. Housing demand has outpaced supply, thus continuing the trend of falling […]

Your Maple Grove, MN and Plymouth, MN Monthly Events Guide for May 2017

By Becky O’Brien May 1st, 2017 Walk with the Mayor @ Plymouth Creek Center Plymouth, MN Here’s a heart-racing opportunity to up your fitness game, while getting to know your local elected official. Join fellow community members at the Plymouth Creek Center at 6PM to race up the steps and enjoy a light Here in […]