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December Home Maintenance Checklist

Kimberly Van Hal — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:32:00 GMT

Use this home maintenance checklist to prevent unnecessary and expensive problems down the road....(read more)

1610 29 Ave S in Fargo is Sold!

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:47:00 GMT

I've successful marketed the 4-level split at 1610 29 Ave S in Fargo, ND. It's SOLD!

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November Home Maintenance Checklist

Kimberly Van Hal — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:49:00 GMT

Use this home maintenance checklist to prevent unnecessary and expensive problems down the road....(read more)

Congress Passes Home Buyer Tax Credit Bill

Kimberly Van Hal — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:08:00 GMT

Congress has passed the Home Buyer Tax Credit extension and President Obama is expected to sign the bill today. ...(read more)

Senate Approves Extension of Federal Tax Credit for Home Buyers

Kimberly Van Hal — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:47:00 GMT

Late Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Senate approved a bill which extends and expands the federal tax credit for home buyers....(read more)

Women Homebuyers

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:56:00 GMT

Women have a powerful presence in housing markets....(read more)

Tax Credit Extension & Expansion

Kimberly Van Hal — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:39:00 GMT

The Senate is nearing a compromise that would extend the tax credit for first-time home buyers and expand it to include current homeowners....(read more)

Future Housing Demand

Kimberly Van Hal — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:25:00 GMT

While the economic crisis has dampened household growth, the sheer size of the echo-boom generation will give a powerful boost to long-run housing demand....(read more)

7 Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:20:00 GMT

Here are seven bits of wisdom from economists and financial planners for anyone contemplating a home purchase today....(read more)

Coldwell Banker Releases Annual Home Price Comparison Index

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:28:00 GMT

$2 Million Difference Between Four-Bedroom Homes In Most Expensive Market of La Jolla, Calif., and Most Affordable Market, Grayling, Mich....(read more)

Study: Americans Still Want to Be Home Owners

Kimberly Van Hal — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:28:00 GMT

Despite all of the bad news in the media about homeownership and mortgages, most Americans still believe buying a home is a great investment....(read more)

Fargo Metro Area Market Report

Kimberly Van Hal — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:58:00 GMT

Every housing market is unique. This report reflects the Fargo metro area data available through March 2009....(read more)

Is Your House an Investment? Or Just a Place to Live?

Kimberly Van Hal — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:28:00 GMT

Part of a special series appearing in Money, Fortune, Time, and Real Simple magazines and websites, as well as on CNN....(read more)

Ways to Improve Curb Appeal

Kimberly Van Hal — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 22:38:00 GMT

In today's market, sellers have to work harder to persuade buyers that their property is worth the bite. Here are some ways to increase your home’s curb appeal. ...(read more)

Fargo, ND Home Sales Going Strong

Kimberly Van Hal — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:33:00 GMT

... the Fargo housing story is not what you might think....(read more)

Census Estimates for ND Cities Released

Kimberly Van Hal — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:21:00 GMT

The cities of Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, Grand Forks, and Mandan all showed growth in the U.S. Census Bureau's 2008 estimates. · Fargo 's estimated population: 93,531 (up from 92,513 in 2007) · Bismarck 's estimated population: 60,389 (up from 59,483 in 2007) · Mandan 's 2008 estimated population: 18,091 (up from 17,697 in 2007) Grand Forks reported 51,313 people and Minot reported 35,419, both up slightly from the previous year. The complete listing of ND cities...(read more)

Single Story Home For Sale in North Fargo

Kimberly Van Hal — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:26:00 GMT

So Nice to Come Home To

• 1,241 sq. ft., 2 bath, 5 bdrm single story - MLS® $169,900

North Fargo - Located near Elephant Park, Edgewood Golf Course, and the Veterans Medical Center, this home has been well maintained and updated with neutral décor. The wood-burning fireplace adds warm ambience to the living room; a daylight window lets the sun shine in to the family room; and built-in cabinetry transforms one of the five bedrooms into an efficient home office. Vinyl siding and aluminum soffits, gutters, and downspouts maximize leisure time by minimizing maintenance.

Low interest rates and $2500 paid by seller for your financing costs or to reduce monthly mortgage payments make this home truly affordable. Plus, if you're a first-time home buyer, you can take advantage of an $8000 tax credit! Call a REALTOR today to see this home and learn how affordable it truly is.

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Price Reduced on North Fargo Rambler

Kimberly Van Hal — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:14:00 GMT

Announcing a price reduction on 3626 Fairway Road North, a 2,494 sq. ft., 4 bath, 4 bdrm single story.

Now $439,000.

Built & updated with a vision of quality, this is truly a home worthy of your investment. Overlooking Edgewood Golf Course, the beautifully landscaped yard with an in-ground pool will have you believing you're light years from the city.

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Low-Ball Appraisals are Causing Problems

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:57:00 GMT

The appraisal process is becoming a major stumbling block for home buyers and sellers. ...(read more)

How to Deal With the "Neighbor From Hell"

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:29:00 GMT

A messy neighbor can hamper your property by as much as 20% percent off the market value....(read more)

Reverse Mortgages Allow Select Homeowners to Borrow Against Home Value

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:12:00 GMT

President Barack Obama’s budget includes an $800 million request to fund a government-backed reverse mortgage program through the Federal Housing Administration. Does it make sense to get a reverse mortgage? That depends....(read more)

Residential New Construction Property Tax Abatement Approved for Moorhead

Kimberly Van Hal — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:54:00 GMT

Now is the time to build new homes in Moorhead! As part of the state of Minnesota’s response to the 2009 spring flood, Governor Pawlenty signed legislation on May 16 that enables Moorhead, Dilworth, and other Minnesota border cities located in the disaster area the opportunity to offer a two-year property tax abatement on newly constructed homes...(read more)

FHA Plans to Offer $8,000 Upfront to First-Time Buyers

Kimberly Van Hal — Wed, 20 May 2009 13:15:00 GMT

U.S. housing officials are working on a plan that would allow some first-time buyers to purchase homes by paying little money upfront....(read more)

Fight Inflation: Buy a Home

Kimberly Van Hal — Tue, 05 May 2009 20:40:00 GMT

Some economic analysts say that the possibility that the economy will go into overdrive and inflation will skyrocket is a much more frightening possibility than the current recession. One inflation hedge nearly all of them point to is real estate. Owning it outright is the best scenario, but if that’s not possible, a low-rate, 30-year fixed mortgage is the next best thing. As inflation drives up salaries, mortgage payments will stay the same, analysts point out. Source: USA Today, John Waggoner...(read more)

8 Sure-Fire Strategies for Selling a Vacant Property

Kimberly Van Hal — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:39:00 GMT

Here are some simple ways to improve the marketability of a vacant property and increase the chances of a swift sale...(read more)