Kale Hassan's (kalehassan) Blog

Considering MN had a deep freeze to start 2014, the real estate market is showing signs that it will likely be an active year. Inventory remains low and interest rates remain low.   Written by: Kale Hassan Realtor, CRS, GRI, e-Pro, SRS Coldwell Banker Burnet, Shoreview /North Oaks Office 651-486-...

We hear discussions of homes that are unable to sell. The market shows that almost all homes can sell. Either the condition needs to be market acceptable, the price has to be right...or both. If the seller is unable to pay off their mortgage because the market prices...a short sale is on order. O...

As a homebuyer in the Winter, it can be more difficult to see homes in the evenings as the darkness comes upon us quickly. Seeing homes in the daylight can be a challenge...if nothing else, scheduling a 2nd showing during the daylight is helpful. For sellers, having the lights on outside and insi...

5650 Royal Oaks Drive , Shoreview, MN 55126                 List#: 4379921 Status: Active Price: $175,000 Style: (TW) Twin Home Beds: 3 Yr Blt: 1984 Cont: N Ttl F Sqft: 1,456 Baths: 3 Grg: 2 Acres: 0.2             2 10632 Maple Boulevard , Woodbury, MN 55129                 List#: 4384236 Status...

Many buyers looking for a home this year have encountered multiple offers. It's normal to want to think about a purchase this large and most buyers do. One thing that may help is to get as prepared as possible so when a home comes on the market in an area you want, you are familiar with the value...

If location, layout, criteria work for a buyer...cosmetics are easy to change. Prior to going out looking at homes, one thing that may help a buyer is to go online and look at before and after pictures. Sites like Houzz and many other sites show what minor or major changes can do to a home. This ...

When an association decides to litigate (often time against the original builder), it can have a big impact on the salabilty of homes in that association. The size and scope of the lawsuit often times dictates whether a lender will lend to a buyer. Sometimes intending on bringing a lawsuit agains...

What should I offer is a very common question when a buyer finds a home that they want. Well...it depends on how much you want it and are there other offers involved. For this purpose we will assume no other offers are involved. Most buyers want a good deal on a home...but one has to be careful n...

Prior to closing on a property, it is important to do a final walk through. You want to assure that things work properly and that it is relatively in the same condition as when the purchase agreement was written. Also, you want to assure that items that were supposed to stay with the home are the...

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