If you look up the term “normalcy bias,” you find yourself swimming in psychological theoretician talk, most of which deals with people’s response to disastrous situations. The theory behind it is that when faced with the unknown, there is a tendency among even rational human beings to misconstru
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11/22/2016
CoreLogic released their most current Home Price Index last week. In the report, they revealed home appreciation in three categories: percentage appreciation over the last year, over the last month and projected over the next twelve months. Here are state maps for each category: The Past – home a
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10/19/2016
In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in such a market is the bank appraisal. If prices are su
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10/18/2016
So you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers. There are four elements to a quality listing. At the top of the list is Access, followed by Con
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10/18/2016
The results of countless studies have shown that potential home buyers, and even current homeowners, have an inflated view of what is really required to qualify for a mortgage in today’s market. One such study by the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, revealed that ma
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10/18/2016
Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a close decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median priced home today (30%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median priced home (15%), the choice becomes obvious. Every market is differ
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10/18/2016
Fabulous and charming 1.5 Story home on pretty landscaped, fenced lot. Curb appeal is wonderful, quiet and peaceful street and location. Check out all this amazing home has to offer: www.229althealane.com
07/29/2016
You’ll love this updated, entertainer’s home with spectacular private backyard oasis. Check out all this home has to offer at http://2255ensignave.com
07/29/2016
The first half of the year was brought to an end with a lot of happenings—any one of which could have a significant impact on the Twin Cities real estate market in the months ahead. The biggest event was another unpredicted swoon in mortgage interest rates.The National Association of Home Builder
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07/12/2016
Homes for sale in Minnetonka compete in the marketplace based on the major search criteria that have long been in place: location, architectural style, number of bedrooms and baths, overall size, style, quality, age, etc.It’s a given that curb appeal and the property’s other photogenic qualities
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07/12/2016