Everyday Dangerous Situations for Realtors and Safety Tips
Thursday, September 23
Those who work in real estate put themselves in dangerous situations everyday and don't really think about it. Recently, I've found some of the most dangerous situations and how to protect yourself when in them.Situations such as showing properties, meeting new clients, letting strangers int...
Conducting Your Own Energy Audit
Tuesday, September 21
Many times you can conduct your own energy audit when necessary. And, in the Twin Cities area, an energy audit is necessary to help keep utility costs down. Now is also the perfect time to perform this task. When conducting your own energy audit, you just need a little elbow grease and a d...
Short Sale Programs with Bank of America and Chase Online
Thursday, September 16
Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase are offering new information and helpful resources online in and effort to help consumers and agents streamline the HAFA short sale process. JP Morgan ChaseThere is now a downloadable HAFA-complaint short sale information packet and application available on...
Energy Ratings for Windows and Doors
Tuesday, September 14
Understanding energy ratings for windows and doors is important when it's time to replace them. Just because the windows and doors have the Energy Star label doesn't mean they are eligible for the federal tax credit. Energy efficient windows range from $500 to $1,000 per window on average. ...
Energy Audits – The Costs and Benefits
Thursday, September 09
Energy audits should be done annually, but what are the costs and benefits? Homes are meant to breathe, but some homes inhale a little too much from the outdoors and exhale it inside our homes. Drafty rooms, leaky and dirty air ducts, high utility bills, and large carbon footprints are the res...
Bank of America Testing Short Sale Program
Wednesday, September 08
A recent report from REO Insider about a new Short Sale program indicates testing of the Short Sale program by Bank of America. And so far, this short sale initiative has only targeted 2,000 pre-screened homeowners. These homeowners were selected from hard hit states like Arizona, Florida, ...