Every municipality levies an annual tax on most privately owned parcels of real estate located within their borders. These property taxes are based on two factors: the value of the land…
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Bryan Buhr, licensed Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties REALTOR®, discusses the lakes country real estate market and the benefits of working with an agent that is part of both the Fargo…
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There’s an episode of the TV series “How I Met Your Mother” where the characters decide to buy a home only to learn later that it sits downwind from a sewer…
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Mark Mason, licensed Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties REALTOR®, discusses #GoodToKnow facts about buying and selling in the Fargo-Moorhead area and pricing your home right.…
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Buyers today understand they need a sizable down payment and a strong credit score to secure a conforming home loan. They must hold liquid funds for another financial obligation—an earnest money…
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In terms of your mortgage, a point is an additional loan fee that is paid to the lender in exchange for a lower interest rate. It’s called “buying down,” and it…
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There’s nothing worse than finding a great home only to find it’s a money pit waiting to happen. No house is as perfect as it may appear, and sellers won’t always…
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A bridge loan is basically a short term loan that a homeowner can use to “bridge the gap” between two transactions… typically the buying of one house and the selling of…
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Meagan (Margheim) Bauer and Mehgan Oye, licensed Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties REALTORS® and Buyer Specialists for JK Property Partners, discuss #GoodToKnow facts on how to get started with new home construction!…
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The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (or RESPA) is a consumer protection statute relating to real estate transactions. RESPA requires that consumers receive disclosures at various times in the transaction –…