by Cheryl Kempenich | Feb 28, 2024 | Ask the Real Estate Agent, Financing, Market Stats, Selling
Despite higher Mortgage rates the number of new listings and sales in January, were higher than last January in Chisago County, according to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). The median sale price was up 12%, compared to last January, coming in at $357,950....
by Cheryl Kempenich | Feb 14, 2024 | Ask the Real Estate Agent, Buying, Financing, Selling
A title search can turn up issues that could prevent a sale from closing. The property must have clear title to close. The seller must have the legal right to transfer ownership without liens or claims against the party being sold. After the seller accepts a purchase...
by Cheryl Kempenich | Feb 4, 2024 | Ask the Real Estate Agent, Buying, Newspaper Articles, Selling
Home buyer’s remorse is a common feeling of regret or anxiety that arises after purchasing a home. It can be caused by various reasons such as overpaying, disliking the location, or realizing that the house needs more maintenance than expected. Some buyers experience...
by Cheryl Kempenich | Jan 31, 2024 | Ask the Real Estate Agent, Home Improvement, Maintenance, Newspaper Articles, Selling
Coming soon marketing can help generate excitement about your home while you are getting ready to put it on the market. The Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has offered the Coming Soon Status since November 2018, but there is still confusion for buyers and sellers. If...
by Cheryl Kempenich | Jan 21, 2024 | Ask the Real Estate Agent, New Listings, Newspaper Articles, Selling
According to the National Association of Realtors, over 90% of buyers view housing on the internet, before they contact their Realtor® to view properties. Property photos are extremely important to these buyers in determining which properties they want to see. The...
by Cheryl Kempenich | Nov 28, 2023 | Ask the Real Estate Agent, Market Stats, Newspaper Articles, Selling
Sellers that have the luxury to wait for the best time to sell their home, often ask me when that is. The Minnesota real estate market is predictable year after year, but it can be impacted by irregularities such as weather, a market crash, higher than normal...
