http://www.rochesterproperties.com/real-estate-blog Rochester Minnesota real estate agent Lori Mickelson provides real estate market news and information. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:29:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   INSIDE   CLEAN!  CLEAN! - Have the carpet shampooed; wax the floors, wash the walls, windows, blinds, drapes and lighting fixtures.  Consider engaging a cleaning service, recognizing that it is a justified moving expense.   KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS – Clear off counter tops.  Leave your canisters and little else.  Maximize the available counter space.  ... http://www.rochesterproperties.com/real-estate-blog/2008-11-03/loris-marketing-plan/ Good curb appeal is a major plus when it comes to marketing a home. A little bit of work on the front of your home can pay big dividends.   When a potential buyer pulls up in front of your house, their first impression is absolutely crucial. Sometimes buyers won't even look ... http://www.rochesterproperties.com/real-estate-blog/2008-10-06/first-impressions/ If you are like most buyers who sign a purchase agreement on a new home, you will almost certainly feel a wave of overwhelming anxiety. You may begin to question your judgement -- did I pay too much? Is it the right home? Can I really afford the mortgage payments? ... http://www.rochesterproperties.com/real-estate-blog/2008-08-04/buyers-remorse/ Perhaps you have no plans to buy or sell a home right now, but you are curious about your possibilities. Real estate professionals can answer any questions you may have about the complexities of a real estate transaction and provide you with information to help you make a decision. Call ... http://www.rochesterproperties.com/real-estate-blog/2008-08-04/are-you-curious/ Are you in default of your FHA-insured loan? Homeowners who have an FHA-insured mortgage should know about the Mortgage Assignment Program if they are in default and the lender intends to foreclose. If these conditions are present, the FHA will ask the homeowner for some pertinent information to determine eligibility. To ... http://www.rochesterproperties.com/real-estate-blog/2008-04-29/an-fha-advisory/ There's no doubt about it--the kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the whole house for many prospective buyers. Smart sellers will take a close look at how they can make their kitchen a real asset when it is time to sell. Your kitchen doesn't need to be state-of-the-art ... http://www.rochesterproperties.com/real-estate-blog/2008-04-29/a-sparkling-kitchen/