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8 Key Property Price Drivers Impacting Your Minnesota Home's Value in 2025 The real estate landscape is ever-evolving, influenced by a myriad of factors such as economic shifts, policy changes, and market dynamics. As we …
Personal Finance
10/20/22
Homeowners' Associations: Pros and Cons of HOAs If your house hunting pursuits have led you to a homeowner's association, we invite you to pause and read this blog.
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8/18/22
Pros and Cons of Buying a New Construction Home It's out with the old and in with the new construction home.
Mortgage
6/9/22
Bridge Loan vs. Home Equity Loan: Which is the Best Option? There is little luxury in moving homes. Show me someone who thinks otherwise and I'll eat crow. The boxing, the unboxing, limited storage space, the …
Mortgage
6/2/22
New Federal Funding Program for Minnesota Homeowners: HomeHelpMN We're unpacking everything you need to know about the new COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Fund that went live on May 17th.
SBA & Other Government Loan Programs
5/18/22
Who are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? Sorry Hornton, not a "who" but rather a "what".
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2/11/22
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