tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:36:33 +0000http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/noreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)Blogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-2907125763014160049Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:34:00 +00002010-11-08T10:38:37.627-06:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/SJMYpin7CUc/october-monthly-skinny.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/SJMYpin7CUc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/10/october-monthly-skinny.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-7582108008019354086Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:15:00 +00002010-11-08T10:38:59.781-06:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/IfOjOBJwx3E/september-monthly-skinny.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/IfOjOBJwx3E" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/11/september-monthly-skinny.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-5735145444929096368Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:40:00 +00002010-11-08T10:41:35.115-06:00Originally published in the Star Tribune 8/12/2010:Reports released Wednesday showed pending home sales in the Twin Cities down, the inventory of houses on the market growing and sellers in Minneapolis offering price reductions more often than in any other U.S. city.The Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors reported that signed purchased agreements plummeted during July, falling almost 38 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/mdTIS4DgkjA/minneapolis-home-sellers-cutting-prices.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/mdTIS4DgkjA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/08/minneapolis-home-sellers-cutting-prices.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-8359649398163510092Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:19:00 +00002010-11-08T10:40:28.195-06:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/ehBXNfombjQ/monthly-skinny-august-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/ehBXNfombjQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/11/monthly-skinny-august-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-4374872971965158437Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:30:00 +00002010-07-20T12:30:43.038-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/0vxSxUA9mHs/monthly-skinny-july-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/0vxSxUA9mHs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/07/monthly-skinny-july-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-5234247609752047046Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:19:00 +00002010-07-13T13:46:39.821-05:00Although June saw a 4.9 percent year-over-year median sales price increase from $173,500 to $182,000 in the Twin Cities metro, low demand overshadowed those gains. The sales price reflects the mix of homes that were selling—many of which were closings from credit-motivated first-time homebuyers. The big shift occurred in the pending sales metric, which had a 40.4 percent year-over-year decline http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/Brpf-kBB7Po/despite-humidity-housing-demand-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/Brpf-kBB7Po" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/07/despite-humidity-housing-demand-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-5032705875785823496Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:36:00 +00002010-06-21T13:36:00.886-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/MX8rc6otmrk/monthly-skinny-june-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/MX8rc6otmrk" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/06/monthly-skinny-june-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-4417183894321289758Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:09:00 +00002010-06-17T10:17:54.534-05:00Backers of Amendment Cite Backlog of 180K HomebuyersThe Senate has amended a bill to give homebuyers who were under contract on a home purchase by April 30 an additional three months to close the deal and claim the federal homebuyer tax credit.Extending the deadline for closing from June 30, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2010 would allow lenders more time to clear a backlog of 180,000 homebuyers nationwide, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/KFiWCd-tDGs/senate-oks-new-tax-credit-closing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/KFiWCd-tDGs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/06/senate-oks-new-tax-credit-closing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-5406964553407749801Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:33:00 +00002010-06-10T13:44:54.982-05:00Looking for an updated older home? The city of Minneapolis is holding home buyer tours of about 30 available properties on June 13. Many of the Cape Cods, bungalows and Tudors are foreclosed properties that have been bought and fixed up by nonprofit community developers.Potential home buyers can talk to residents and get a feel for the south and northeast Minneapolis neighborhoods in which the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/phoTWhC-Lg0/buying-into-city-tours.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/phoTWhC-Lg0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/06/buying-into-city-tours.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-1396930890625093029Thu, 20 May 2010 15:03:00 +00002010-05-20T10:05:22.652-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/76y4ZqJFwxs/monthly-skinny-may-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/76y4ZqJFwxs" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/05/monthly-skinny-may-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-1898661555421338614Mon, 10 May 2010 13:27:00 +00002010-05-28T08:28:50.552-05:00This year in Minnesota, it’s estimated about 3,200 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and that about 700 of them will lose their battle. Like so many others, Bloomington Realty wants to see those numbers be as low as possible. That’s why this year, for the fourth consecutive year, we sponsored a 35-member team that takes part in the Komen Race for the Cure, held each Mother’s Day. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/AC-RCn1P25I/realtors-for-cure.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/AC-RCn1P25I" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/05/realtors-for-cure.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-3671960428361451236Wed, 28 Apr 2010 17:36:00 +00002010-04-29T10:05:56.539-05:00Where has the Twin Cities real estate market been and where is it heading? This monthly summary provides an overview of current trends and projections for future activity.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/6aXkEJzEeLI/where-is-minneapolis-market-headed.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/6aXkEJzEeLI" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/04/where-is-minneapolis-market-headed.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-4352728627089950972Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:13:00 +00002010-04-15T09:38:02.653-05:00This past weekend, Bloomington Realty participated in National Open House Weekend, where we found this year's spring market to be alive and well. Recent reports on market activity and home prices show this as well.With an optimistic spring market, remember that it's not too late to qualify for the home buyer tax credit!Contact us today to work with one of our trusted real estate advisors in http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/YNrODwMeAQA/spring-market.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/YNrODwMeAQA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/04/spring-market.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-1887436879397998750Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:31:00 +00002010-04-10T16:59:06.752-05:00Spring is in the air, and we are optimistic and excited for all that it brings. This Saturday and Sunday, together with our fellow realtors throughout Minnesota and across the country, Bloomington Realty agents will be hosting a number of open houses as part of National Open House Weekend. Now is the time to step into the market. Visit our open houses this weekend, and get excited about the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/rQG6YFSDn1U/national-open-house-weekend.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/rQG6YFSDn1U" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/04/national-open-house-weekend.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-7196387852995093134Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:48:00 +00002010-05-14T17:17:36.256-05:00Bloomington Realty has moved our Bloomington office into our St. Louis Park location. Our office in St. Louis Park is at 5051 Highway 7. Come visit us anytime. We've always got fresh cookies and hot coffee! We aim to open a new Bloomington location later this year.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/N-iZz0rI8Ac/were-moving.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/N-iZz0rI8Ac" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/04/were-moving.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-3242450843826455762Tue, 06 Apr 2010 03:15:00 +00002010-04-10T13:03:53.161-05:00Good news! It's not too late to qualify for the federal housing tax credit. Up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers and $6,500 for repeat home buyers. Purchase Agreements must be made by April 30, 2010, to close no later than July 1, 2010. E-mail us for more information at info@bloomingtonrealtymn.com. More information is also available at federalhousingtaxcredit.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/GlsAsKcdqkY/its-not-too-late.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/GlsAsKcdqkY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/04/its-not-too-late.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-3637125394933391972Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:25:00 +00002010-04-08T13:40:57.749-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/H8TC-MVLCsg/skinny-on-twin-cities-real-estate-march.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/H8TC-MVLCsg" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/03/skinny-on-twin-cities-real-estate-march.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-6447978588406529878Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:57:00 +00002010-04-08T12:26:42.746-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/S2ARZU0G598/skinny-february-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/S2ARZU0G598" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/02/skinny-february-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-9080202397668207139Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:56:00 +00002010-04-08T12:26:53.761-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/eSs_uoCFGgw/skinny-january-2010.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/eSs_uoCFGgw" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2010/01/skinny-january-2010.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-5331591620597576039Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:01:00 +00002010-04-08T12:27:05.978-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/h4SbH06bx7c/skinny-december-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/h4SbH06bx7c" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2009/12/skinny-december-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-7251907407435760464Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:46:00 +00002010-04-08T13:24:29.780-05:00Home Prices for buyers will be attractive. This is not the best news for sellers but it is a great opportunity for buyers.Buyers will be more budget conscience. Rather than looking at their net worth buyers will be looking at their monthly budget and then making a decision on how much home to buy.What homes will be in demand? The days of purchasing the McMansions have slowed way down. Buyers are http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/P-mnSMVuTN0/what-to-look-for-in-2010-when-buying-or.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/P-mnSMVuTN0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2009/12/what-to-look-for-in-2010-when-buying-or.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-4895921481771356764Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:50:00 +00002010-04-08T12:27:24.330-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/4WpwOJm7W6g/november-2009-skinny.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/4WpwOJm7W6g" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2009/11/november-2009-skinny.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-7345129029569434712Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:39:00 +00002010-04-08T13:25:18.637-05:00New LegislationNew legislation, the Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009, which was signed into law on Nov. 6, 2009, extends and expands the first-time homebuyer credit allowed by previous Acts. The new law: Extends deadlines for purchsing and closing on a home.Authorizes the credit for long-time homeowners buying a replacement principal residence.Raises the income http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/W5kXviJ2dzY/tax-credit-has-been-extended-and-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/W5kXviJ2dzY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2009/11/tax-credit-has-been-extended-and-with.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-2657912709518766565Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:22:00 +00002010-04-08T12:27:36.585-05:00http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/o8_S_BgURZc/october-update.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/o8_S_BgURZc" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2009/10/october-update.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7057039511534515857.post-9080382258660821992Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:56:00 +00002010-04-08T12:25:44.217-05:00Today marks 45 days and counting until the Federal Government's $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit expires. As a result, we are seeing an increased urgency with buyers wanting to lock in a closing date before the Nov. 30th cutoff.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~3/tB94Rtg-LC0/winding-down-8000-tax-credit.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (TwinCitiesHomesTeam.com)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TwinCitiesRealEstateUpdate/~4/tB94Rtg-LC0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.twincitiesrealestateupdate.com/2009/10/winding-down-8000-tax-credit.html