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See Alec on KARE 11 News

See Alec on KARE 11 News
I just finished an interview with KARE 11 for their 6:00 news (8/6/10).  The focus of the story is on ...
Read on on Aug 6

Strategic Getaway? Not So Fast Says Fannie Mae

Strategic Getaway? Not So Fast Says Fannie Mae
A Strategic Default is when someone can afford to make their mortgage payment but still chooses to walk away from ...
Read on on Jul 5

Market Update for Week of June 28th

Market Update for Week of June 28th
Since we didn't go live on the air for the 4th of July show I wanted to post some market ...
Read on on Jul 5

Closing Date Deadline Extended for Tax Credit Buyers

Closing Date Deadline Extended for Tax Credit Buyers
This article first appeared on www.TheMortgageScoop.com On Wednesday, June 30th the Senate passed a bill to extend the closing date deadline ...
Read on on Jul 5

Market Update on April 18th for Twin Cities Homes for Sale

Market Update on April 18th for Twin Cities Homes for Sale
Homes for sale stats in the Twin Cities are giving a false sense of security.  That's what we agreed is ...
Read on on Apr 18

Is It a Baby Yet? and Other Tales of But I Really Want It…

Is It a Baby Yet? and Other Tales of But I Really Want It…
Why do I talk about special first time home buyer loans in Minnesota so much on the show?  Because they ...
Read on on Apr 18

Where Is Twin Cities Real Estate Market Going?

Where Is Twin Cities Real Estate Market Going?
I love the analogy of "The Perfect Storm," where completely independent issues crash into each other creating unmitigated chaos.  But, ...
Read on on Mar 28

Minnesota Housing on Show for Sunday March 28

Minnesota Housing on Show for Sunday March 28
We are going to have a great in-studio guest today as we are joined by Mike Haley from Minnesota Housing.  ...
Read on on Mar 28

Streamlined Short Sale Process Starts in April

Streamlined Short Sale Process Starts in April
Good news for "equity challenged" home owners (aka short sale) who need to sell their home in the Twin Cities.  ...
Read on on Feb 25

Sloppy Statistics Scare Some

Sloppy Statistics Scare Some
"One in Five US Mortgages 'Underwater' in Q4: Report" was the headline in a story by Reuters news service on ...
Read on on Feb 10

Update to FHA Changes that Will Impact Buyers

Update to FHA Changes that Will Impact Buyers
Here is a new detail that REALLY matters.  FHA will be reducing the amount of closing costs and pre-paid items which ...
Read on on Jan 20

Breaking News: FHA to Raise Mortgage Insurance Requirements

Breaking News: FHA to Raise Mortgage Insurance Requirements
Unless you are a huge real estate geek, the term "breaking news" is probably a bit too much.  But, if ...
Read on on Jan 20

2010 Predicition Number 8 Moves Closer to Reality

2010 Predicition Number 8 Moves Closer to Reality
The #8 prediction we had was that large scale loan modification programs would collapse sending more homes into foreclosure.  An article ...
Read on on Jan 16

Short Sale Shenanigans

Short Sale Shenanigans
Short Sale Shenanigans is what the big banks are up to according to a story released Friday.  Diana Olick, the ...
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2010 Top 10 Predictions

2010 Top 10 Predictions
Have a home to sell in the Twin Cities or thinking of buying a home in the Twin Cities this ...
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Gold Rush for 2010

Gold Rush for 2010
This Special Report "How to Take Advantage of the Gold Rush for 2010" is currently only being made available to our ...
Read on on Dec 23
New Zero Down Home Loan in MN

New Zero Down Home Loan in MN

On this past week's show(8/8/10) our guest, Mike Haley with ...
See Alec on KARE 11 News

See Alec on KARE 11 News

I just finished an interview with KARE 11 for their ...
When to Refinance Home Loans

When to Refinance Home Loans

When does it make sense for Minnesota home owners to ...
Get Lists of First Time Home Buyer Loans and Down Payment Assistance

Get Lists of First Time Home Buyer Loans and Down Payment Assistance

Attention first time home buyers in Minnesota.  We have something ...