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Bouncing Along The Bottom

All Realtors have an elevator speech.  This is their quick, one minute "take" on what's happening in Real Estate in their market.  My elevator speech has changed recently.  Now, with great optomisim, I tell everybody that I thnk we are "bouncing along the bottom".  Home buyers are up 34% from this time last year, more people signed purchase agreements in a February this year since ...
Posted by Paul St Andrew @ 12:00 AM on 03/13/2012
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I Feel Like The Coolest Kid On The Block…I Have My Own App!!

How many times have you been by a home in your neighborhood that just went up for sale and you wanted to know what they were asking for it?  Download my new home search app and you can find out the details of any MLS listed home instantly.  All you have to do is point your phone or Ipad at the home like you are taking a picture and instantly all of the details are right on your ...
Posted by Paul St Andrew @ 12:00 AM on 02/23/2012
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Invest In Real Estate With Your IRA, Wait..What!

Since 1974 Americans have been able to invest in Real Estate within their IRA and get all of the same benefits that an IRA offers.  The way that this is done, a self directed IRA is one of the least talked about investment vehicles.  Why?  My guess is because Wall Street doesn't make any money on it, so why talk about it.   Homes are selling at a discounted prices compared to a ...
Posted by Paul St Andrew @ 12:00 AM on 09/06/2011
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The Hare And The Tortoise, Fix And Flip Vs. Buy And Sell

In the past real estate climate, fix and flip strategies could be seen from books to late night infomercials as the WAY to make money in real estate investing. Buy that foreclosure, fix it up and flip your way to tens of thousands in profits. In today's market, this is appealing because of the number of foreclosures on the market. You must be careful, it is very easy to over improve a property, making ...
Posted by Paul St Andrew @ 12:00 AM on 05/21/2011
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Mortgage Relief Fraud: Will You Be The Next Victim?

The FBI reported a jump of 71% in mortgage relief fraud investigations from 2008-2009, and expects this number to have grown in 2010.   What you need to watch out for if you are looking for mortgage relief assistance:                Upfront fees—just don’t pay them! In fact, they are now illegal!            ...
Posted by Paul St Andrew @ 12:00 AM on 04/25/2011
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Great Deals In A Great Neighborhood

  The melting snow is uncovering some great deals in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis.  There are solid homes perfect for investors and anyone that would like to earn  little sweat equity.  We all have sweat don’t we?   These properties might need a little TLC (paint, carpet, maybe a furnace, roof or kitchen remodel) but think of this:  a decent home ...
Posted by Paul St Andrew @ 12:00 AM on 03/19/2011
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Why should you invest in Real Estate?

Why Should you invest in Real Estate?“The last thing that I want to do is unclog a toilet in the middle of the night in a rental property!”  That’s the first thing that people usually say when asked about investing in Real Estate.  I feel their pain, I have gotten that exact phone call and a few other choice ones.  Here’s why Real Estate Investing does payoff ...
Posted by Paul St Andrew @ 12:00 AM on 02/25/2011
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Why should you get a CMA?

You know the genuine value of "Home Sweet Home", but do you know the dollar value of your house-or how much of that value belongs to you? Is your home adequtely insured?  If disaster would strike would your isurance be enough to cover the loses?  In California, a state known for wild real estate escelations and wild fires, many devestated homeowners have learned the hard way that their homes ...
Posted by Paul St Andrew @ 12:00 AM on 02/11/2011
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Santa is coming to Uptown!!

  Santa is coming to Uptown!!   Attention all East Calhoun property owners, the East Calhoun Community Organization is giving away free money...that’s right free $$$$.  They are inviting all homeowners to participate in a residential improvement initiative offered through the Neighborhood Revitalization Program, (NRP).   Eligible improvements include energy efficiency ...
Posted by Paul St Andrew @ 12:00 AM on 12/15/2010
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What's Up in Longfellow

I'm Paul St. Andrew, a Realtor with the ReUrban Group.  I am also a lifelong Longfellow resident.  I love the Longfellow area, from Minnehaha Park with its 193 acres of trees, lawns and walking paths to the Lake Street shops and restruants.  Longfellow is a wonderful community full of good neighbors who take pride in their homes, and it shows.   We all know that over the past ...
Posted by Paul St Andrew @ 12:00 AM on 11/05/2010
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