Recent Blog Posts by Lori Bergeron

MAAR Weekly Market Activity Report

Weekly Market Activity Report For the week ending March 5, there were 717 signed purchase agreements, a decline of 11.4 percent from a year ago when the market was stimulated by the federal home-buyer tax credit. Over the last three months, there have been almost 900 fewer signed purchase agreements than during the same period a year prior. On the supply side, sellers brought 1,845 new homes onto ...

Bergeron Homes on Twin Cities Live

Check out Bergeron Homes Parade model #237 in Maple Grove for $534,900. featured on Twin Cities Live! http://twincitieslive.com/article/stories/S2002234.shtml?cat=11449

Medina accepts Twins Community Fund grant for ball field lights

Medina accepts Twins Community Fund grant for ball field lights by Susan Van Cleaf Published: Thursday, January 6, 2011 2:53 PM CST The Medina City Council Tuesday, Jan. 4, accepted a $25,000 matching grant from the Minnesota Twins Community Fund that will be applied to the first phase of installing lights at the Hamel Legion Park ball fields. Medina accepted the grant with the understanding ...

Market Report from MAAR

Weekly Market Activity Report For the week ending November 6, the pending snow outlook worsened as the Pending Sales outlook improved. The 619 signed purchase agreements in the Twin Cities metropolitan area marked a 16.0 percent drop from the same week last year. That's the smallest decline since the week ending May 8. We do need to add some context to that piece of good news. We are not seeing an ...

New Construction 5 bedroom 5 bath in Maple Grove NON MLS $549,900.!

All the amenities you have been asking for all wrapped up into one fantastic home!  Spacious kitchen with  hardwood floors, granite, stainless appliances and large WI pantry.  Fantastic great room with built-ins and a stone fireplace.  Formal & informal dining plus a study/living room.  Organized back entry with large WI closet, bench and coat hooks  Upstairs offers ...

Market Facts in Uncertain Times by Chris Galler

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10 Ways To Boost Curb Appeal

These exterior updates will boost curb appeal and increase your home's value when it's time to sell. 1. Upgrade the Front Door A new front door instantly enhances your home's appearance, and what's more, it can greatly increase resale value. A recent study by door manufacturer Therma-Tru found that upgrading the front door of a house increased the perceived value of a $190,000 home by almost $8,000. ...

Twin Cities ranked #1 for Working Moms

ForbesWoman reports that the Minneapolis/St. Paul area rates highest among 50 US cities for working mothers. The survey examined women’s earnings, unemployment rates, crime levels, school systems, health care and the cost of living, according to Forbes.com. Know someone who’s thinking about relocating to the Twin Cities? This report shows that there are many reasons to make the ...

Minneapolis ranked #5 in Forbes "Best Cities for Young Professionals"

In a recent Forbes "Best Cities for Young Professionals" list, Minneapolis ranked #5 among the top 40 bigest metro areas in the US.  This was based on having the nations highest concentration of Top Companies that pay above average salaries, along with its low cost of living.  Their explanation of their methodology and be found in the complete Forbes Article .  They compare ...

Now under Construction, 4br, 4ba 2 story in Maple Grove $569,900

All the amenities you have been asking for all wrapped up into one fantastic home!  Spacious kitchen with hickory hardwood floors, double ovens, granite, stainless appliances and large WI pantry.  Beautiful archways in the great room and formal dining.  Study/living room right off the entryway.  Organized back entry with bench and coat hooks plus a large WI closet.  Upstairs ...

First time home buyer tax credit

Time is running out on the first time home buyer tax credit.  You need to be under contract by Nov. 30th.  Call for details!

Model home furnishings for sale!

If you know of anyone needing any furniture, have them give me a call.  They can see pictures of what we are selling on the link below.  GREAT PRICES!!!! http://www.results.net/property/MN/55311/Maple_Grove/15584_72nd_Ave_N  

Recession Is Over According to Financial Experts

Finally some real positive news on Real Estate and the Economy.  Click on the link below from ABC News. http://abcnews.go.com/Business/Economy/story?id=7564649&page=1