There are a lot of people out there that have gone through the financial ringer in the last few years from losing their jobs to surviving a divorce only to have a bankruptcy, foreclosure or shortsale and are now in limbo as they wonder how their ever going to fix their credit so you can start living again? Are you one of the many people that fit this scenario above and are you trying to fix your credit? Here are a few pointers for you to help get you started: Apply for credit card with a reasonable limit Buy something for approx. $100, and pay back in 2 months Do it again, and make sure to pay on time! 4 credit trade lines will be needed to obtain a mortgage typically but this is starting to losen up 12 months of activity are needed to develop credit history If you are you trying to fix... 04/26/2011

There many homes for sale in the Maple Grove and surrounding area but many of the homes listed are short sales. Short sales in Maple Grove, MN are typically a 25% discount over a traditional sale.  The percentage of short sales that actually close is 17% so you have to be very patient and have a very flexible living arrangement and both the listing and buyers agents must be extremely knowledgeable about the short sale process. A realtor experienced in short sales will understand all of the pitfalls that can lie within a short sale, these pitfalls include liens, delinquent associations dues, judgments and a combination of certain first and second mortgage companies that will complicate the Short sales in Maple Grove, MN A home owner that finds themselves in a situation where they are loo... 04/19/2011