New Home Buying Seminar Dates Added

We have added a bunch of Home Buying Seminars for the fall. As always, the seminars will cover the entire home buying process from start to finish. There have been many changes in the buyer process in the past year with an increased amount of foreclosures and "short sales" and the constantly changing loan programs. All of this information will be addressed in the seminar.

We had originally designed this class for first time homebuyers. With so many changes to the market and the buying process in the past couple of years, we recommend everyone that is considering a purchase attend one of these classes as the information is vital for making a good decision in today's market.

Attendees will receive a complete home buying packet and a chance to get a free credit report. The seminar is at no cost and no obligation.

Spread the word - come one, come all!

Here is the link to the Home Buying Education Main Page.

8th Annual Pumpkin Giveaway Coming...

We are excited to invite you back to Pahl's Market for our 8th annual pumpkin giveaway! Invitations should be arriving this week. If you do not receive an invitation, drop us a line and we will get one sent out.

Look forward to seeing you all very soon.

Save the date - October 17th, 12-2pm.

$8,000 Tax Credit Ending Soon!

It's not too late! First time home buyers must close on a property before December 1st to qualify for the $8k credit. If they start the process today, they still have time to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Email or call to schedule a consultation at your convenience.

-michael

Very Useful Minneapolis-St. Paul Neighborhood Website

Attention home shoppers looking in the confines of either Minneapolis or Saint Paul:

Spend some time here! This site offers a great deal of information on our fair cities including neighborhood incentive programs, school district info, and even gives each area a "walk score" which rates the neighborhood on the amenities located within walking distance.

-michael

Eden Prairie Listing Lowers Price

Our listing at 13976 Wellington Drive in Eden Prairie lowered it's price to $234,900. More information on this exceptional property can be found here.

-michael

National 1st Quarter Foreclosure Data Released

Yep, another quarter and another new foreclosure record. The foreclosure rate in America rose 9% to start 2009 the New York Times is reporting. We should have local area information soon. Minnesota will certainly have it's fair share of the increase but other ares of the country (So Cal, Florida) have been hit much harder.

See the complete article here.

-michael

Sales Up/Inventory Down!

Recent data indicates that the last couple of weeks have seen an increase in activity in the market - busiest week for sales in two years. Inventory (the culprit behind the market slowdown) is down substantially from a year ago. This is one small step towards market stability. See the information below from the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors -

* 1004 sales reported for week ending April 4 - as 28.7 percent increase over the same week last year and the single best week since May of 2007

* There are currently 26,085 homes on the market - 17.5 percent below this time last year.