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Buying and selling Information, news, and up to date real estate market information for the St Cloud and surrounding communities.
PROPERTY SPOTLIGHT
One of these could be your next home.
Move-In Ready Accessible Home
3859 21st Avenue S. Saint Cloud, MN 56301 is a fully accessible patio home in move-in condition and ready for you. This well-appointed patio home has multiple accessible features. Such as the ceiling lift, the roll-under kitchen and bathroom sinks, a roll-in shower,...
One-Level Living Classic Rambler
This one-level living classic rambler has a new price making it an amazing opportunity. This rambler's spacious floorplan has 3 main floor bedrooms, a main floor laundry, plus a walk-in tub.This is your opportunity to have one-floor living in a safe quiet town. Plus...
Cute & Clean Starter Home
Finding a cute & clean starter home can be quite a search, especially when you need it to be under $125,000. Stop searching, today is your lucky day! Just listed is this very well maintained 2 bedroom starter home, complete with a 2 car garage in St. Cloud MN....
New listing South Side Charmer
New listing 745 14th Avenue S. St Cloud Fresh on the market is a south side charmer! This new listing is clean and ready for it's new life with a new owner. Hardwood floors and tons of closet space at an affordable price? YES! Plus this new listing is in a fantastic...
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FHA from First-time homebuyers to Last
FHA Financing is not just for first-time homebuyers. It doesn't matter if you are moving up, or moving out, or all the way across the country. If the fact that anyone can use FHA, not just first-time homebuyers, is new to you, please read on. Let's clear up any...
Selling Homes and Helping Kids!
Selling Homes and Helping Kids is one aspect of being a real estate agent I absolutely love. As a Realtor with RE/MAX Results the charity work we do with Children's Miracle Network is incredibly rewarding. Home sales that help Kids Every completed real estate...
2020 Fall Housing Market Update
Here we are, one week and a chicken dinner away from the 2020 elections. For many, this is the fourth quarter of what can be described as the weirdest year of our lives. So what does a Central Minnesota Fall Housing Market Update look like in the rearview? And...
Cute & Clean Starter Home
Finding a cute & clean starter home can be quite a search, especially when you need it to be under $125,000. Stop searching, today is your lucky day! Just listed is this very well maintained 2 bedroom starter home, complete with a 2 car garage in St. Cloud MN....
Moving Out Of The City
Moving out of the big city might seem like a funny thing to discuss, but it's not. Today many people are having this conversation and a lot of the reason why they are able to talk about this possibility is due to changes related to COVID. The Big City Exodus Just a...
Are You Ready to Buy A Home?
Is it your time to buy a home? It seems to be one of the proper things to do when you begin adulting. But let's take a real look at why people should or should not buy a home. Let's also look at some of the benefits of homeownership vs being a renter. Are You...
Home Buying New Construction VS Existing Home
Significant changes in the central Minnesota real estate market over are occuring and will effect homebuyers. The most visable change right now is cost difference between buying an existing home vs new construction. The changes are substantial and can dramatically...
Surprise! You’re on Candid Micro-Camera
You just got done touring the perfect home. Now you are standing in the kitchen talking with your realtor. You talked about how much you love it and when you need to move and what your loan officer approved you to purchase. This is all innocent enough, right?...
To Build or Not To Build? A Frisbee® Golf lovers Dilemma
Today let's break down the question: to build or not to build? The Frisbee® Golf Lovers Dilemma. This dilemma is a lot of fun to work through for Frisbee Golf Enthusiasts. (As a bonus with this dilemma you win either way, as you are going to get to play more Frisbee...
Low Interest Rate Home Buying
Last week the average rate for a 30 year loan dropped to 3.23%, the lowest in almost 50 years of data keeping. This new rate makes now, May 2020, the best time for low interest rate home buying. Low Interest Rates are Good NewsAnd this is good news for both...
Rent to own Scam Alert
Scammers know how to bait a trap. The fraud from scammers hurts people everyday. The cheese in a trap, the bait, is deliberately set up to be incredibly enticing. The "cheese" in the rent to own scam trap is a promise of being able to buy a home using part of your...
Your Real Estate Agents 6 Fiduciary Duties
When you elect representation in a real estate transaction as either a home buyer or a home seller your agent will owe you several fiduciary duties. Each individual fiduciary duty is something you should understand early in the process. When you first start to work...
Is Your Agent Really YOUR Agent? Agency Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Explained
Is your Real Estate Agent really YOUR Real Estate Agent? Sounds like a funny question, but when you are buying a home you want to make sure. You need to know if the Real Estate Agent you think is your representation is actually representing you. This is why Minnesota...
Don’t Make These 5 Common Mistakes When Selling Your Home
Thinking about selling your home? Make sure you avoid these 5 common home seller mistakes. You would not think something as simple as a note on your kitchen calendar could cost you thousands but it can. Here are a few simple things to watch out for when you go to list...
Buying a Kiddie Condo in St Cloud
College is back under way and Thanksgiving break is coming up, which is a great time to consider an idea that has taken hold in many Real Estate markets, and has great potential for buying a home in St. Cloud, MN. If you are a parent with a child in college, 18 or...
Happiness in St Cloud Beaver Island Trail
Our high quality of life in St Cloud is due to all the wonderful features we have in the city. You can leave the theater and be along side the Mighty Mississippi fishing in under no time. It is easy to find happiness in St Cloud and to have fun in Central Minnesota....
Selling a Home in Winter Top 5 Tips
Selling a home in the winter offers you a few breaks from spring and summer home selling. Winter home selling, however, adds a few new items that are not necessary to do during the warmer months. We will cover the top 5 tips for winter home selling and things you must...
Historic Home Buying In St Cloud MN
Historic home buying in St Cloud is great fun! There are 3 distinct neighborhoods, or districts, to pick from when looking. Each neighborhood has it's own character and history. We cover all 3 neighborhoods, Barden, Southside and Pantown, in this post on historic home...
Buying a Home in St Cloud & Granite Foundations
Build your life with a granite foundation by buying a home in St Cloud. When you start anything you must begin with a firm and proper base. A week or unsteady foundation will cause whatever you are building to fail. The same holds true for your life and your home....
Buying a home near Clemens Gardens
For some buying a home near Clemens Gardens is a dream, homes do not come up for sale everyday along Kilian Blvd. When they do you need to move fast especially when you have a view out your front window of one of the most beautiful locations in St Cloud. Clemens...
Veterans are Buying a Home in St Cloud
Here are the top 5 reasons Veterans are Buying a Home in St Cloud One of the top 5 reasons Veterans buying a home should consider St Cloud when buying a home is because the area honors it's veterans. Central Minnesota and specifically St Cloud are home to many...
Buying a Home in Pet Friendly St Cloud
Are you thinking about buying a home in pet friendly St. Cloud? St Cloud is a great community for pet owners. When buying a home, there are many aspects to consider to insure the happiness of both you and your pet.The process of buying a pet friendly home The best way...
Home buying Location! Location! Location!
Buying a home in Central Minnesota Follow along as we look at several reasons why St Cloud and the surrounding area the perfect place to buy a home. Firstly we will look at why location matters, then proceed to location and how it effects value. Afterward we will...
THINGS TO DO, PLACES, ATTRACTIONS, AND WHAT’S TO LOVE ABOUT CENTRAL MINNESOTA
Move-In Ready Accessible Home
3859 21st Avenue S. Saint Cloud, MN 56301 is a fully accessible patio home in move-in condition and ready for you. This well-appointed patio home has multiple accessible features. Such as the ceiling lift, the roll-under kitchen and bathroom sinks, a roll-in shower,...
Hunter’s Paradise Home for sale
This hunter's paradise home is located at 13153 287th Street Saint Joseph, MN 56374. Heavily wooded 10 acres Hunter's Paradise features a totally finished walk-out 3-bedroom rambler style home and a massive pole barn.Hunter's Paradise Home Overview It is an attractive...
One-Level Living Classic Rambler
This one-level living classic rambler has a new price making it an amazing opportunity. This rambler's spacious floorplan has 3 main floor bedrooms, a main floor laundry, plus a walk-in tub.This is your opportunity to have one-floor living in a safe quiet town. Plus...
FHA from First-time homebuyers to Last
FHA Financing is not just for first-time homebuyers. It doesn't matter if you are moving up, or moving out, or all the way across the country. If the fact that anyone can use FHA, not just first-time homebuyers, is new to you, please read on. Let's clear up any...
Selling Homes and Helping Kids!
Selling Homes and Helping Kids is one aspect of being a real estate agent I absolutely love. As a Realtor with RE/MAX Results the charity work we do with Children's Miracle Network is incredibly rewarding. Home sales that help Kids Every completed real estate...
2020 Fall Housing Market Update
Here we are, one week and a chicken dinner away from the 2020 elections. For many, this is the fourth quarter of what can be described as the weirdest year of our lives. So what does a Central Minnesota Fall Housing Market Update look like in the rearview? And...
Cute & Clean Starter Home
Finding a cute & clean starter home can be quite a search, especially when you need it to be under $125,000. Stop searching, today is your lucky day! Just listed is this very well maintained 2 bedroom starter home, complete with a 2 car garage in St. Cloud MN....
Moving Out Of The City
Moving out of the big city might seem like a funny thing to discuss, but it's not. Today many people are having this conversation and a lot of the reason why they are able to talk about this possibility is due to changes related to COVID. The Big City Exodus Just a...
Are You Ready to Buy A Home?
Is it your time to buy a home? It seems to be one of the proper things to do when you begin adulting. But let's take a real look at why people should or should not buy a home. Let's also look at some of the benefits of homeownership vs being a renter. Are You...
Home Buying New Construction VS Existing Home
Significant changes in the central Minnesota real estate market over are occuring and will effect homebuyers. The most visable change right now is cost difference between buying an existing home vs new construction. The changes are substantial and can dramatically...
Surprise! You’re on Candid Micro-Camera
You just got done touring the perfect home. Now you are standing in the kitchen talking with your realtor. You talked about how much you love it and when you need to move and what your loan officer approved you to purchase. This is all innocent enough, right?...
To Build or Not To Build? A Frisbee® Golf lovers Dilemma
Today let's break down the question: to build or not to build? The Frisbee® Golf Lovers Dilemma. This dilemma is a lot of fun to work through for Frisbee Golf Enthusiasts. (As a bonus with this dilemma you win either way, as you are going to get to play more Frisbee...
Affordable Avon Home for Sale
Affordable Avon Home with Lake Access Here is your chance to buy an affordable home in Avon Mn This waterfront neighborhood is nestled on the south side of Middle Spunk Lake in the town of Avon MN. Wait, this affordable home in Avon has beach access? Yes, this...
Low Interest Rate Home Buying
Last week the average rate for a 30 year loan dropped to 3.23%, the lowest in almost 50 years of data keeping. This new rate makes now, May 2020, the best time for low interest rate home buying. Low Interest Rates are Good NewsAnd this is good news for both...
Live the good life in Clearwater
Traveling north on Highway 94 out of the twin cities you will see a well advertised exit right before you get to St Cloud. This is Exit 178, MN - 24, Clearwater / Annandale and you just found Clearwater Minnesota. Living Life in Clearwater This article will cover some...
Rent to own Scam Alert
Scammers know how to bait a trap. The fraud from scammers hurts people everyday. The cheese in a trap, the bait, is deliberately set up to be incredibly enticing. The "cheese" in the rent to own scam trap is a promise of being able to buy a home using part of your...
New listing South Side Charmer
New listing 745 14th Avenue S. St Cloud Fresh on the market is a south side charmer! This new listing is clean and ready for it's new life with a new owner. Hardwood floors and tons of closet space at an affordable price? YES! Plus this new listing is in a fantastic...
Secure homes & Safe neighborhoods
We all want Secure homes & Safe neighborhoods. This is why in less than safe areas you will find home prices are lower than in more sought after safer areas. This article will cover some ways for you to check to see if the area you want to move into is as safe as...
Happiness in St Cloud Beaver Island Trail
Our high quality of life in St Cloud is due to all the wonderful features we have in the city. You can leave the theater and be along side the Mighty Mississippi fishing in under no time. It is easy to find happiness in St Cloud and to have fun in Central Minnesota....
Selling a Home in Winter Top 5 Tips
Selling a home in the winter offers you a few breaks from spring and summer home selling. Winter home selling, however, adds a few new items that are not necessary to do during the warmer months. We will cover the top 5 tips for winter home selling and things you must...
Quality of Life in St Cloud – Theater
St Cloud’s Quality of Life is an important consideration for new home buyers. Realtors know many factors come into play when looking at a location and what you enjoy about living in that location. Today we are going to show you that you do not need to live in the big...
Historic Home Buying In St Cloud MN
Historic home buying in St Cloud is great fun! There are 3 distinct neighborhoods, or districts, to pick from when looking. Each neighborhood has it's own character and history. We cover all 3 neighborhoods, Barden, Southside and Pantown, in this post on historic home...
Buying a Home in St Cloud & Granite Foundations
Build your life with a granite foundation by buying a home in St Cloud. When you start anything you must begin with a firm and proper base. A week or unsteady foundation will cause whatever you are building to fail. The same holds true for your life and your home....
Veterans are Buying a Home in St Cloud
Here are the top 5 reasons Veterans are Buying a Home in St Cloud One of the top 5 reasons Veterans buying a home should consider St Cloud when buying a home is because the area honors it's veterans. Central Minnesota and specifically St Cloud are home to many...
Buying a Home in Pet Friendly St Cloud
Are you thinking about buying a home in pet friendly St. Cloud? St Cloud is a great community for pet owners. When buying a home, there are many aspects to consider to insure the happiness of both you and your pet.The process of buying a pet friendly home The best way...
Home buying Location! Location! Location!
Buying a home in Central Minnesota Follow along as we look at several reasons why St Cloud and the surrounding area the perfect place to buy a home. Firstly we will look at why location matters, then proceed to location and how it effects value. Afterward we will...
Whitney Memorial Park & The Whitney Recreation Center
Whitney Memorial Park is the largest developed park in St. Cloud MN at 142 acres. This huge park is a common gathering place for people in the central Minnesota area as the park is home to several baseball fields, 11 soccer fields and approximately 2 miles of walking...
MORE INFORMATION
Move-In Ready Accessible Home
3859 21st Avenue S. Saint Cloud, MN 56301 is a fully accessible patio home in move-in condition and ready for you. This well-appointed patio home has multiple accessible features. Such as the ceiling lift, the roll-under kitchen and bathroom sinks, a roll-in shower,...
Hunter’s Paradise Home for sale
This hunter's paradise home is located at 13153 287th Street Saint Joseph, MN 56374. Heavily wooded 10 acres Hunter's Paradise features a totally finished walk-out 3-bedroom rambler style home and a massive pole barn.Hunter's Paradise Home Overview It is an attractive...
One-Level Living Classic Rambler
This one-level living classic rambler has a new price making it an amazing opportunity. This rambler's spacious floorplan has 3 main floor bedrooms, a main floor laundry, plus a walk-in tub.This is your opportunity to have one-floor living in a safe quiet town. Plus...
FHA from First-time homebuyers to Last
FHA Financing is not just for first-time homebuyers. It doesn't matter if you are moving up, or moving out, or all the way across the country. If the fact that anyone can use FHA, not just first-time homebuyers, is new to you, please read on. Let's clear up any...
Selling Homes and Helping Kids!
Selling Homes and Helping Kids is one aspect of being a real estate agent I absolutely love. As a Realtor with RE/MAX Results the charity work we do with Children's Miracle Network is incredibly rewarding. Home sales that help Kids Every completed real estate...
2020 Fall Housing Market Update
Here we are, one week and a chicken dinner away from the 2020 elections. For many, this is the fourth quarter of what can be described as the weirdest year of our lives. So what does a Central Minnesota Fall Housing Market Update look like in the rearview? And...
Cute & Clean Starter Home
Finding a cute & clean starter home can be quite a search, especially when you need it to be under $125,000. Stop searching, today is your lucky day! Just listed is this very well maintained 2 bedroom starter home, complete with a 2 car garage in St. Cloud MN....
Moving Out Of The City
Moving out of the big city might seem like a funny thing to discuss, but it's not. Today many people are having this conversation and a lot of the reason why they are able to talk about this possibility is due to changes related to COVID. The Big City Exodus Just a...
Are You Ready to Buy A Home?
Is it your time to buy a home? It seems to be one of the proper things to do when you begin adulting. But let's take a real look at why people should or should not buy a home. Let's also look at some of the benefits of homeownership vs being a renter. Are You...
Home Buying New Construction VS Existing Home
Significant changes in the central Minnesota real estate market over are occuring and will effect homebuyers. The most visable change right now is cost difference between buying an existing home vs new construction. The changes are substantial and can dramatically...
Surprise! You’re on Candid Micro-Camera
You just got done touring the perfect home. Now you are standing in the kitchen talking with your realtor. You talked about how much you love it and when you need to move and what your loan officer approved you to purchase. This is all innocent enough, right?...
To Build or Not To Build? A Frisbee® Golf lovers Dilemma
Today let's break down the question: to build or not to build? The Frisbee® Golf Lovers Dilemma. This dilemma is a lot of fun to work through for Frisbee Golf Enthusiasts. (As a bonus with this dilemma you win either way, as you are going to get to play more Frisbee...
Affordable Avon Home for Sale
Affordable Avon Home with Lake Access Here is your chance to buy an affordable home in Avon Mn This waterfront neighborhood is nestled on the south side of Middle Spunk Lake in the town of Avon MN. Wait, this affordable home in Avon has beach access? Yes, this...
Low Interest Rate Home Buying
Last week the average rate for a 30 year loan dropped to 3.23%, the lowest in almost 50 years of data keeping. This new rate makes now, May 2020, the best time for low interest rate home buying. Low Interest Rates are Good NewsAnd this is good news for both...
Live the good life in Clearwater
Traveling north on Highway 94 out of the twin cities you will see a well advertised exit right before you get to St Cloud. This is Exit 178, MN - 24, Clearwater / Annandale and you just found Clearwater Minnesota. Living Life in Clearwater This article will cover some...
Rent to own Scam Alert
Scammers know how to bait a trap. The fraud from scammers hurts people everyday. The cheese in a trap, the bait, is deliberately set up to be incredibly enticing. The "cheese" in the rent to own scam trap is a promise of being able to buy a home using part of your...
Your Real Estate Agents 6 Fiduciary Duties
When you elect representation in a real estate transaction as either a home buyer or a home seller your agent will owe you several fiduciary duties. Each individual fiduciary duty is something you should understand early in the process. When you first start to work...
Is Your Agent Really YOUR Agent? Agency Relationships in Real Estate Transactions Explained
Is your Real Estate Agent really YOUR Real Estate Agent? Sounds like a funny question, but when you are buying a home you want to make sure. You need to know if the Real Estate Agent you think is your representation is actually representing you. This is why Minnesota...
Don’t Make These 5 Common Mistakes When Selling Your Home
Thinking about selling your home? Make sure you avoid these 5 common home seller mistakes. You would not think something as simple as a note on your kitchen calendar could cost you thousands but it can. Here are a few simple things to watch out for when you go to list...
New listing South Side Charmer
New listing 745 14th Avenue S. St Cloud Fresh on the market is a south side charmer! This new listing is clean and ready for it's new life with a new owner. Hardwood floors and tons of closet space at an affordable price? YES! Plus this new listing is in a fantastic...
Secure homes & Safe neighborhoods
We all want Secure homes & Safe neighborhoods. This is why in less than safe areas you will find home prices are lower than in more sought after safer areas. This article will cover some ways for you to check to see if the area you want to move into is as safe as...
Happiness in St Cloud Beaver Island Trail
Our high quality of life in St Cloud is due to all the wonderful features we have in the city. You can leave the theater and be along side the Mighty Mississippi fishing in under no time. It is easy to find happiness in St Cloud and to have fun in Central Minnesota....
Selling a Home in Winter Top 5 Tips
Selling a home in the winter offers you a few breaks from spring and summer home selling. Winter home selling, however, adds a few new items that are not necessary to do during the warmer months. We will cover the top 5 tips for winter home selling and things you must...
Quality of Life in St Cloud – Theater
St Cloud’s Quality of Life is an important consideration for new home buyers. Realtors know many factors come into play when looking at a location and what you enjoy about living in that location. Today we are going to show you that you do not need to live in the big...
Historic Home Buying In St Cloud MN
Historic home buying in St Cloud is great fun! There are 3 distinct neighborhoods, or districts, to pick from when looking. Each neighborhood has it's own character and history. We cover all 3 neighborhoods, Barden, Southside and Pantown, in this post on historic home...
Buying a home near Clemens Gardens
For some buying a home near Clemens Gardens is a dream, homes do not come up for sale everyday along Kilian Blvd. When they do you need to move fast especially when you have a view out your front window of one of the most beautiful locations in St Cloud. Clemens...
Home buying Location! Location! Location!
Buying a home in Central Minnesota Follow along as we look at several reasons why St Cloud and the surrounding area the perfect place to buy a home. Firstly we will look at why location matters, then proceed to location and how it effects value. Afterward we will...
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