There is a way to enjoy WINTER in Arizona - Buy a Winter Home! Calling all SNOW BIRDS that are sick and tired of shoveling snow and dealing with storm after storm... and let's not forget about those cold COLD days and evenings. Makes me shiver just thinking about what you go through  over the winter months.  And I speak from experience growing up in Minnesota and living there through my college days!  I moved to the Phoenix Arizona Metro Area in 1985.  I know the Phoenix Metro area backwards and forwards!  Phoenix is the BEST PLACE for  WINTER SNOWBIRDS to flock to and live out their winters in fabulous weather!  View Virtual Tour of the Perfect Arizona Winter Home! 12968 West Mayberry Trail, Peoria AZ 85383(In the beautiful Trilogy at Vistancia Golf Community) 12968 West Mayberry Trail... 02/04/2015

Fixer upper story and 1/2 home in North Minneapolis  Welcome to 5231 James Ave N Minneapolis MN 55430 Click here for more details Real estate market data in Minneapolis MN by Joel Friday of Keller Williams Classic Realty Great opportunity to build equity in this 1 1/2 story home in the Shingle Creek neighborhood of Minneapolis. Hardwood floors on the main level need to be refinished to look great again. Ceramic tile bath looks great. Additional space in upper level can be finished off for an additonal room.  Professional short sale negotiated for expedited response from the bank.    mobile search app for Minneapolis MN 55430 My current inventory of homes for sale Median sale price in Minneapolis MN 55430 Minneapolis homes for sale by Keller Williams Classic Under 150,000150,000 - 300,00... 01/19/2015

If you have been riding around town looking at potential homes, you have likely encountered a common phenomena. You either find a fabulous place that is just out of your price range or you find an affordable home in a great neighborhood that needs some work. Not, oh, we can paint the walls and put down new carpet kind of work. No, this place needs some, can someone give me a sledgehammer and let me knock down two walls kind of work. Thankfully, the FHA 203k Loan specializes in that exact kind of loan. Not a Purchase Loan and Not a Construction LoanThe FHA 203k is not a purchase loan nor a construction loan; it is both. FHA will allow people to borrow enough money to buy the home AND add enough to the loan in order to make major repairs. The loan does not allow extravagant expenditure... 01/19/2015

In my last blog, (Part 1),  I showed the main level of a home I had the opportunity to not only stage but also to pick out everything.  Flooring, paint, lighting, tile, cabinets and vanities. It was such a fun project and I love how it turned out.  So here are the before and after photos of the upstairs and lower level:   The kids bathroom:                The Laundry Room:            One of the Kid's Bedrooms:            The Master Bedroom:            The Master Bath:              Now let's head down to the basement....it may be a basement but not a dungeon!   The Family Room:           The Bar Area:         The Study Nook:         The Mudroom from the Garage:         So that's most of the rooms of this beautiful home. If you missed the Main Level check it out at:   Main Level Before an... 12/15/2014

♥GREAT WINTER HOMES SPECIAL!♥   Arizona 3Beds Ranch Home for Sale in Rancho El Dorado  $139,000   41682 W Warren Lane 3Beds/2Baths  1480 SqFt of living space MLS# 5122381   You will love this kitchen that has loads of counter space, beautiful oak cabinetry and new white appliances with island.        A MUST SEE! This won't last long!!! Arizona 3Beds Ranch Home for Sale in Rancho El Dorado     Enjoy this completely landscaped backyard with tons of pavers and raised beds along the walls.  Very private lot with no homes directly behind. INQUIRE ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL HOME TODAY!     To Get a FREE and complete list of beautiful Homes for Sale in Maricopa AZ,   visit my website, www.FindMaricopaHomes.com    Thank you for reading this page about  Arizona 3Beds Ranch Home for Sale in Rancho El D... 11/21/2014

*Affordable Winter Homes for Sale in Goodyear AZ!*     2 Story MOVE-IN-READY Den Pool Home for Sale in PebbleCreek Goodyear AZ!    Immaculate property located in the beautiful gated adult community of PebbleCreek! Largest lot in the subdivision! Fully landscaped with easy desert landscaping and mature trees, Pebble Tec Pool and covered patio!! A Must See! Pebble Tec Pool and covered patio. Home has 3 large bedroom and an additional downstairs den. Master bedroom suite is located downstairs. Plantation shutters, wood and tile floors through out home. No carpeting!! Kitchen is spacious with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. Inviting entry way and fireplace in formal living room. Three car garage and large Laundry room complete this move in ready home. Listing Informatio... 11/13/2014

When the Minneapolis real estate market was red hot over the past couple of years buyers were looking for anything they could to give them an advantage. Inventory was low and buyer demand was high. The best homes sold in days, if not hours, and often times with multiple offers. In this highly competitive situation some buyers were writing letters directly to the seller in an attempt to connect with them on an emotional level. Did it work? Quite often. We had multiple buyer clients that won their dream home by finding a personal connection with the seller. Now, I'm not going to say the sellers sold to our clients for 10's of thousands below other offers, but in a couple cases their response was clear: We like your buyer the best, but we have an offer for more money. If your buyer will ma... 11/03/2014

Are you Looking for a Winter Home in Arizona? Check out this beauty!   It's that time of year that 'snowbirds' are migrating to warmer climates and thinking about buying  a winter home in Arizona. Very soon it's going to be snowy, cold and miserable for our Northern neighbors. I know, I grew up in Minnesota and living in below zero weather is not for me anymore. I've lived in Arizona since 1985 and I love living here, especially in the winter time.   12968 W Mayberry Trail, Peoria AZ   This home is perfect for a Winter Snowbird that's looking for a MINT CONDITION & EASY CARE home in Arizona.   The home is located in Trilogy at  Vistancia which is a wonderful active adult community complete with Community Activity Center, Golf Course and many other amenities.   Virtual Tour 12968 W Maybe... 10/17/2014

In my last blog I wrote about the 'Stairway to Heaven' which was all about the renovation of a very, very old upstairs Master Bedroom Retreat. You may be wondering what happened on the main level.  Well....Heaven was brought to earth on the main level too! Living Room Before:       Dining Room Before:     And how about this Kitchen Before??? Nice paint color don't you think. And how about all that counter space:                 Family Bathroom Before:         So, with some vision and Home Staging, here is what it became:   Living Room After:     Dining Room After:     And a little bit of a change I think. The Kitchen Now........           And I really love this vision I had for a breakfast nook as well as creating more cabinets and counter space!       Family Bathroom After:       So, t... 09/21/2014

  Schedule a Showing/Request Info Free List of Foreclosed Homes For Sale Search All Homes For Sale Edina Homes for Sale Hopkins Homes for Sale Golden Valley Homes for Sale   Eric Helmers Keller Williams Classic Realty NW 612-567-3554 Questions?Schedule a Showing! MLS#: 4511149   Licensed In:MN License #:502015285 Information valid for the date of this posting only. Please contact us for the most current information and status of this property. 3308 Aldrich Avenue S Minneapolis, MN  Description Photos Maps & Local Schools The Helmers Group Difference           View the Property Details, More Photos, Map & Schoolinformation here at the updated Virtual Tour!   Turn-Key Fully Renovated Home w/Gourmet Kitchen w/Wolf Range, All SS Appliances, Granite & Custom Cabinets. Hardwood Floors Throug... 08/29/2014

You know the song...we all love it. We sing along with Led Zeppelin.   "There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is goldAnd she's buying a stairway to heaven.When she gets there she knows, if the stores are all closedWith a word she can get what she came for.Ooh, ooh, and she's buying a stairway to heaven."     But would you want to buy this Stairway to Heaven?? Does this stairway give you the impression you are on your way to the Blissful Heaven of your Master Bedroom Suite?     Oh come on.....I dare you. Look at what you will find at the top of the stairs. That perfect 'En Suite' that every buyer wants.        So much space for your towels. So new and fresh!       Turn the corner and look at the great area for your bed, dresser, a work desk and even a nice BRIGHT room to read in.  ... 08/03/2014

Current Minneapolis MN Home Values provided by Myra Jensen, The Jensen Team – Home Marketing Experts of Keller Williams Classic Realty NW Current Minneapolis MN Home Values If you are considering buying a home, there are still some deals on a house in Minneapolis but having a real estate agent who understands the market is a must.  Don’t wait  too long, many of our listings are starting to sell within a few days of hitting the market and in multiple offers. You’ll want to have an agent that does a thorough market analysis of the Minneapolis home before you make an offer, and that can coach you through how to make your offer a strong offer. If you are interested in current inventory on the market in Minneapolis you can find that information by clicking on the link. High inventory will su... 06/20/2014

Before I go into detail about what happened, what you first need to know is my brother is undead and he did not kill himself by jumping off the Ford Bridge in Minneapolis. Which is a strange enough story in itself, and I mentioned it to a seller yesterday as we were discussing the possibilities of putting his home in Roseville on the market in a few weeks. I brought it up only in case I sounded a bit peculiar because I was still struggling with the shocking news of my brother's suicide when the Roseville seller called. I had also just received news that my listing on Old Auburn Road had closed, a home that another real estate agent could not sell so the seller had contacted me to list and sell it. We listed at the same price and it sold, and we closed yesterday with a 2-week all-cash es... 06/13/2014

  It's true. Although most of the time with Home Staging it is 'less is more' and you want to'down play the things in the house so the house can be seen',  but there are times where you just have to add a little funk. Once in a while the house either doesn't have much in the way of architectural features or it is a little aaahhhyyyyy...... Boring..... blah.  Don't let your home be a big yawn for the buyer!                                  The house needs to stand out and be remembered by the buyer that walks through the door. And sometimes you need to create that. That is what a Home Stager does. A Home Stager knows when to cut back on the furniture and accessories to let the home speak for itself.            A trained Home Stager also knows when to add accessories to make the home sing... 06/08/2014

It's true. Although most of the time with Home Staging it is 'less is more' and you want to 'down play the things in the house so the house can be seen', but there are also times where you just have to add a little funk. Once in a while the house either doesn't have much in the way of architectural features or it is a little aaahhhyyyyy......boring and  blah. Don't let your home be a big yawn for the buyer!!        The house needs to stand out and be remembered by the buyer that walks through the door. And sometimes you need to create that. That is what a Home Stager does.     A Home Stager knows when to cut back on the furniture and accessories to let the home speak for itself. A trained Home Stager also knows when to  add accessories to make the home sing, sing, sing.       Here is an... 05/18/2014

There are different types of investors with different goals. Some investors buy properties for wholesale purposes and others buy properties to rehab and rent. A third type of investor that I work with are those that are buying properties, rehabbing them and then reselling them for a profit.  Investors provide a great service to the community and a neighborhood. Many times they are taking properties that are extremely distressed that no one else will buy. At times they take properties that have been condemned and an eyesore for the neighborhood, dragging down everyone's values and turns it into an asset for the neighborhood. I love working with investors. Whether it is to assist in the overall vision of the property, assisting with design and color or staging the property to show it in t... 05/09/2014

Minneapolis Home Prices Minneapolis Market Conditions Minneapolis Market Summary Active Listing down 28% from one year earlier and down 9% from the previous month. Days on the Market for the Month of April was 54 The Median Sale Price is trending up at $130,000 The market currently favors Sellers 05/06/2014

   April 2014, The Jensen Team - Home Marketing Experts of Keller Williams Classic Realty NW is happy to announce the sale of a Classic Minnehaha Parkway Home located at on East Minnehaha Parkway in Minneapolis MN.  This 1922 Mediterranean style home, located in the Northrop Neighborhood, sold in multiple offers above list price in less than a week on the market. This home is located directly on the Parkway and enjoys fantastic views of Minnehaha Creek.  Features included hardwood floors, tile roof,  four bedrooms on one level, and the original built -in cabinets and book shelves. Listing agent Myra Jensen credits the seller's willingness to correctly price the home for the market along with the sought-after location for the multiple offers and fast sale.   The Jensen Team uses extensiv... 04/24/2014

Minneapolis Minnesota Housing Market Conditions (March 2014). See where your home stands at http://PriceMyTwinCitiesHome.com 04/09/2014

  As the real estate market has once again taken off  across the country every successful Realtor looking to strategically grow their business.  Last year we closed $44M in real estate transactions putting us #1 in Minneapolis and in the top 10 in the state of Minnesota.  We are on track to successfully close $65M in 2014.  Our vision has always been:   To provide an unparalleled level of professionalism, insight, and communication to all of our clients, every day.  To utilize our individual strengths to maximize a level of service unmatched in the marketplace.   Below are some tips that I would advise any Realtor and/or team out there thinking about growing their business or merely molding it to be highly efficient:    Create a vision and share it with everyone.  I partnered with a bro... 02/26/2014