Category Archives: Real Estate Tips

Selling in Winter

Posted on January 16, 2012 by ohnstadhomes

A month or so ago I talked about the winter season for selling and how, surprisingly, it can be a successful time of year for sellers… This year is proving to be a banner year for this…probably the warmer weather … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Real Estate Expert – local and larger market update

Posted on September 1, 2011 by ohnstadhomes

According the the Wallstreet Journal, U.S. News August 31 issue, U.S. home prices increased in the second quarter but fell compared with the same period last year, painting a mixed picture of the real-estate market amid plummeting consumer confidence. The … Continue reading →

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MN Real Estate Expert, Dawn Ohnstad–On Lumpy Cushions..

Posted on August 31, 2011 by ohnstadhomes

I will let you know if my solution works. Over the weekend we had the fun of having family visiting from California..the goal of the visit was to get a chance to show their new son-in-law, my neice’s new husband,  the … Continue reading →

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Minneapolis Real Estate Expert, Dawn Ohnstad

Posted on August 24, 2011 by ohnstadhomes

As summer progesses toward the state fair, we have a mixture of sadness with the days shortening, and thrill with the beauty of it all…perfect temperatures, cool nights…kids going back to school at last.  Minneapolis real estate this week was … Continue reading →

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Market Update from Dawn Ohnstad

Posted on August 19, 2011 by ohnstadhomes

Often in Minnesota we see a bit of a slow down in the market from mid August until Mid September compared to the previous summer months. Families concerned with school districts have purchased. Consumers are getting their end of summer … Continue reading →

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Debt Crisis Affecting Real Estate Market

Posted on August 1, 2011 by ohnstadhomes

Below is from an article in the online Realtor magazine that came out today.  As I write this there is a terrible storm outside my window which seems like a foreboding downpour of bad karma as we watch our government struggle … Continue reading →

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Security When Selling Home

Posted on July 12, 2011 by ohnstadhomes

Have you ever wondered what is in place to protect you and your home while on market? Ther are actually quite a few things that we as agents do to keep our clients and their homes safe. Supra Keys – … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Not Rely on Zillow!

Posted on July 6, 2011 by ohnstadhomes

Real estate has always been a topic that everyone seems to want to talk about and read about on the internet.  While a homeowner might act unworried at a cocktail party when talking to friends, its another story late at … Continue reading →

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Common Pitfalls When Buying a Home

Posted on June 7, 2011 by ohnstadhomes

1. Fixtures and Personal Property Pitfalls I can’t tell you how many times I have seen deals falter because of disagreements over silly stuff like who gets the fireplace screen, the wall sconces or the appliances. For some buyers and … Continue reading →

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Divorcing and My House is Upside Down!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ohnstadhomes

Getting a divorce is really tough, and I know from personal experience, that during the time between the decision to divorce and the actual Divorce Decree…well, one’s mind is not entirely clear. But, be aware that there are pitfalls surrounding … Continue reading →

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