Pricing Your Home; Doing it the Right Way.

Brainerd Home Sale Prices by Brad Van Vickle August 6, 2010 Ask the Realtor®

I ran across this article in USA Today on Thursday, July 29th that talks about the challenges of pricing your home to sell in today’s market.



The article talks about a person in California named Rennie that is trying to sell her home and her challenges with that, but it certainly could apply to someone here in the Brainerd Lakes area too.

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Minnesota Real Estate Market Overview Video – June 2010.

Minnesota real estate statistics image by Andy Hayes July 26, 2010 Around Town

Video Highlights:

* Local housing market buyer decreased activity.
Tax credit influencing activity.
Active listings up.
* Prices climbed up and Median prices up!!
* Percentage of listing price received at sale up versus last year and 2008.
* Interest rates extremely low.

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Flood Insurance Extension Overview

Flood Insurance Extension by Holly Connaker July 1, 2010 Lake Home Blog

The United States Senate has passed the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act of 2010 (HR 5569)

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The the National Flood Insurance Program is extended until September 30, 2010. This will allow transactions to move forward. The bill is retroactive and covers the lapse period from June 2, 2010 to the date of enactment of the extension.

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Tax Credit Closing Date Has Been Extended

Real Estate Tax Extended by Holly Connaker July 1, 2010 Ask the Realtor®

The Tax Credit Closing Date Has Been Extended



After a close brush with the deadline, Congress has passed an extension on the Home Buyer Tax Credit closing deadline, the Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act (HR 5623).
The extension applies only to transactions that have ratified contracts in place as of April 30, 2010 that have not yet closed.

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Good news for Minneapolis-St.Paul home values

Minneapolis Case Shiller Q1 2010 by Holly Connaker June 30, 2010 Lake Home Blog

Home prices in the Minneapolis and St. Paul metro area increased 9.5 percent from April 2009 to April 2010.



As Twin Cities consumers begin to feel more confident, this could mean a stronger sales market for lake properties in the Brainerd Lakes Area.

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A Great Night to Take in a Ball Game!

The Lunkers Baseball Game - Brainerd, MN by Andy Hayes June 24, 2010 Around Town

Tonight is the PERFECT night to head down to the Steward C. Mills field where the Brainerd Lunkers play ball. Bring your friends & family and your glove!



Check out the Lunkers take on Wilmar tonight at 7:05 pm. Will they win after last nights 7-2 loss? Either way it will be a great night to be at the ball park as this weather was made for outdoor baseball!

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Featured Brainerd Real Estate: Gull Lake, Wilson Bay Home

Brainerd Real Estate Listing - Gull Lake, Wilson Bay - HUGE price reduction by jefftorfin June 17, 2010 Brainerd

Have you been lurking around the real estate market? Waiting for just the right home that has more value and a solid investment at the same time?



This is your opportunity. This featured property is truly ONE of a KIND. No other home on such a famous lake will offer all of these features and amenities without a much bigger price tag. The price is..

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What are “Hidden Defects”?

Real Estate - Talking Defects. Ask the Realtor by Holly Connaker June 8, 2010 Ask the Realtor®

Chances are the phrase, “No see-ums” is one you may be familiar with, simply put, you can’t see them, but they can still manage to “bite” you.



Well the real estate industry has a similar type of pest called “hidden defects”; things that a complete review of the records will NOT reveal. These can bite you too – only the pain can be much more significant.

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Who Couldn’t Use a Little Motivation?

Motivation - Brainerd Style, Minnesota by Andy Hayes June 3, 2010 Featured

General Colin Powell, Rudy Giuliani, former Microsoft president Rick Belluzzo, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire,


Sarah Palin, Bret Favre, and several others. Find out why we are talking about them and what they have to do with me!

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Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended for Military Personnel

Brainerd Minnesota Real Estate Tax Incentive by Holly Connaker June 1, 2010 Ask the Realtor®

Anyone currently overseas working for the Government should tune in closely.



Should you or someone you know be out of the States on business for the US Government chances are they can still qualify for a $8,000 tax incentive program when purchasing a home. The Brave men and women who qualify must enter into a contract before April 30, 2011.

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