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Minnesota Home Buyers - Now is the Time To Buy!

If you are looking for a home in Minnesota, and more specifically the metro and extend areas of the Twins Cities I am touting NOW as the BEST TIME TO BUY! Why is it the best time to buy a home in the Twin Cities Area? 1. The time between Thanksgiving and Christmas seems to be slower in the Minnesota Real Estate market. Meaning the buyers have less competition and typically can save about 5-10% on ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 11/22/2011
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Minnesota Real Estate Market Update

I am continuing to share the weekly market reports that I get emailed from the Minneapolis Realtors Assn. on the weekly market update.  The numbers continue to look better as far as more activity and fewer listings.   If you are going to list your home for sale make sure you price it at or below market. Above market just does not work.  Most of the homes that are for sale yet are simply ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 09/28/2011
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Isanti County Land Listings

Are you looking for lots and land listings in Isanti County?  How many acres are you looking for? What are land prices per acre in Isanti County?  These are all good questions, so lets take a look at the current market for Isanti County Land. If you are looking for at least 10 acres of land there are currenly over 50 listings available.  Those prices start at $25,000 but expect to pay ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 06/21/2011
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Things To Do Mora, MN

Today if your looking for something to do in Mora at 2:30pm the spring finale for the Central MN Performing Arts School is happening at the Mora, High school auditoriam.  Dancers ages 3-18 take part in nearly 40 different dance acts.  Cute uniforms, and good dancing.  Support the kids who worked hard all year to put this on.  Tickets are $9!
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 06/12/2011
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17055 Honeysuckle Lane, Eden Prairie MN Video Tour

Check out this lovely Eden Prairie home! 
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 06/09/2011
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275 326th Lane NW, Cambridge MN (Isanti County) Video Tour

Must see home with a nice lot and huge shop in Cambridge, MN!
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 06/09/2011
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Cambridge, MN Real Estate Market Update for June 2011 - Homes for Sale, Pending and Sold in Cambridge MN (RE/MAX Results)

In the video shared in this blog you will find a quick market summary of the homes sold, active and pending in Cambridge, MN.  If you are a selling a home in Cambridge, MN soon contact me for a more details analysis of what I think it would sell for. If you are a buyer looking for homes in Cambridge, then this is a good way to see what is selling!  
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 06/03/2011
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Summer Church Softball in the Cambridge Area

The Adult League Season is already entering its 3rd week of action in the Dalbo Area Ministerial Softball league.  38 Adult teams are competing this year from 2 division in a 14 week regular season schedule with a huge end of season tournament from August 18-21st!   The youth leauge will start in June. There are a total of 10 teams in 2 different divisions.  If you have a kid looking ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 05/20/2011
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Now That Easter is Over, What Happens?

With Easter coming later this season it really seemed like Spring was on delay.  The weather has not been good in Minnesota other then for a few short days.  However, the Real Estate Market has been warming up for the past couple months. So what happens now? I think the Minnesota Real Estate market will stay hot for at least the month of May!  There are buyers looking to buy but not ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 04/25/2011
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Spring Market Heating Up In Minnesota

We are currently seeing great action in the Spring Real Estate Market so far in the Northwest Suburbs of Minnesota.  Homes seem to be flying off the market especially in the price range of $150,000 and under which is normally the investor and first time buyer price range. The current prices and interest rates make it an ideal time to buy your first home or buy an investment property.  For ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 04/04/2011
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Big Lake, MN Real Estate Market Report for March 2011 -Homes for Sale in Big Lake

The Big Lake, MN housing market has real picked up as we have hit the Spring Market.  There have been 48 closings in Big Lake so far this year and now there are 33 homes pending sale. Plus many of the active listings also have offers that are about to go pending.  See the video for more info and let me know if you are looking for a home in and around Big Lake, MN.
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 03/30/2011
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Home Improvement & Design Expo- National Sports Center Blaine- April 9-10 - Free Tickets

Have some Spring and Summer Projects you are looking to get done on your home? Coming up on April 9-10, 2011 (Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 5pm) at the National Sports Center in Blaine is the Home Improvement & Design Expo. National Sports Center Location: 1700 105th Avenue, Blaine MN 55449 There will be up to 150 Unique Exhibitors and two stages of FREE non-stop speakers, presentations & ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 03/17/2011
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Isanti MN Homes - Real Estate Market Update March, 7 2011 - Homes For Sale in Isanti MN - Sold Homes Isanti MN

For those people looking to buy or sell a home in Isanti, MN I thought it would be helpful to see what the Isanit, MN home search returns for active, sold and pending homes currently for the Isanti, MN Real Estate market. Currently there are 72 active listings, and 15 sold and pending listings in Isanti.  This includes only the homes listed with Isanti sourced as the city.  Some listings ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 03/07/2011
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Cambridge MN Homes - Real Estate Market Report for March 5th

Want to know what is happening with Cambridge, MN Real Estate sales this video does an overview of the active, pending and sold homes so far in Cambridge, MN for 2011. With the parade of homes and Spring almost upon us you can be sure the market activity will pick up!  Still a lot of great deals for buyers looking for a home in Cambridge, Mn or Isanti County.  See the video for more details.  
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 03/05/2011
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Garage Door Is Working - Video Done Because Appraiser Said It Was Not Working

This video was done today for an appraiser and buyer on a house in Cambridge because the appraiser said the garage door opener was not working.  I stopped at the house and found it was working and did a couple videos showing this.  Hopefully that takes care of that issue.  For agents having a video camera or phone can come in handy for situations like this. For buyers ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 03/01/2011
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3% Closing Costs is MAX on Most Bank Home Sales

  If you have recently purchased a bank owned home or short sale you probably found out that the most the seller was willing to pay was 3% of the closing costs. Gone are the days when you could get all the closing costs paid by the seller because on homes that are in a lower price range 3% does NOT cover all the closing costs. Buying a home and trying to budget for a down payment?  Definitely ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 02/27/2011
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Is Todd Carpenter's Article In Realtor Magazine Wrong?

I just finished reading a couple of articles in the March 2011 (New) Realtor Magazine. If you have the magazine go to the articles and read them! There are three good quick reads reguarding social media marketing. I am going to focus on one of them in this post. Todd Carpenter's article "Less is Definitely More" talks about him trimming his Facebook profiles friends list to his top 400 people. He ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 02/25/2011
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$25 Gift Card To The Winner - New Facebook Page Contest - I Need Your Help

Everyone loves to win prizes! I am giving away a $25 gift card to the person who helps me with my NEW Facebook Page. I wanted to extend this to the RE/MAX Results blog readers because I know most people are struggling with social media and this NEW Facebook Page of mine will be a good help to you!  Plus only a few people will do this so take the time to do it for a chance to win a gift card ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 02/19/2011
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Cambridge, MN Community Wide Food Drive in March

Instead of posted about Cambridge, MN homes I wanted to get this info out there: I read this article in the Isanti County news and wanted to spread the word by sharing it on my blog to get this more exposure: Cambridge MN Community Wide Food Drive  With an average of 36,000 pounds distributed monthly to approximately 900 people per month through the Family Pathways Cambridge Food Pantry, donations ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 02/18/2011
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Anoka MN Real Estate Market Report from Jan. 1st to Feb. 16th 2011- Anoka MN Homes

If your looking for an Anoka MN Home or are thinging about selling your home you probably want to know what the Anoka MN Real Estate Market is doing so far this year.  Currently there are 96 single family homes listed for sale, 19 homes are pending a sale, and 9 homes have closed so far this year. To search for homes in Anoka go Anoka MN homes search!  Watch the video below for more ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 02/16/2011
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Isanti County Contract for Deeds, Sellers Wanted

I recently posted a blog on Active Rain about Isanti County Contract for Deeds - Sellers Wanted!  Contract for deeds are in higher demand from buyers because they do not have the credit to get a regular loan.  Over the next few years Contract for Deeds could because up to 25% of the sales if there are sellers who have the ability to sell a home on Contract for Deed.   Sellers who own ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 02/15/2011
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Attn Agents with a Facebook Business Page!! Facebook FBML Application is going away! What should you do?

If you have a Facebook Page for your Business you are going to want to watch this video and see what to do with the FBML app going away soon!  FBML is an app that helps you customize a welcome page and other pages that allow you to take HTML embed codes and post them to your Facebook Page easily for that custom page design. If you want to learn how to maximize Facebook for business go here: Marketing ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 02/15/2011
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Minnesota Home Buyers and Minnesota Home Sellers Choose RE/MAX Results

RE/MAX Results offers innovative solutions for Minnesota home sellers and an easy to use online property search tool for Minnesota Home buyers.  Check out REMAX Results!   Find an agent or office near you!
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 02/07/2011
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Elk River Area Toastmasters Visitors Day Event This Thursday

You are invite to attend the Elk River Area Toastmasters Visitors Day event this Thursday from 11:45am to 1:00pm.  We will be serving FREE lunch, fun and some good speeches!   Location: The Elk River Senior Activity Center at 413 Proctor Ave in Elk River.  (Hwy 10 to Proctor Ave W to Senior Center on Right). Toastmasters helps people with their speaking and leadership skills!  Its ...
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 02/07/2011
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Isanti County Homes Search - Sherburne County Home Search - Website to use!

If your looking for a home in Isanti County (Cambridge, Isanti, Braham MN and surrounding areas) - Search homes at Chuck Carstensen with Remax Results website. If your looking for a home in Sherburne County (Elk River, Big Lake, Zimmerman, Princeton, Clear Lake, Otsego MN and surrounding areas) -Search homes at Chuck Carstensen with Remax Results website.
Posted by Chuck Carstensen @ 12:00 AM on 02/06/2011
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