Eric's Blog

Here is this months market report showing trends for the Plymouth area. Trends show median sale prices are still showing signs of stabilizing in Plymouth when compared to the rest of the metro.  The vast majority of sales in this area are still foreclosures which are impacting on this number.  Ma...

Plymouth residents may see some property tax relief in 2010 if the approved Hennepin County tax levy in accurate. (Sept. 8) approved a maximum property tax levy for 2010, as required by state law. The net levy - coming from property taxes in the county - could increase by 4.95 percent over 2009, ...

Selling a home in today's market can be a little like being lost in the woods without a compus..excuse me..a GPS!  You look around and think you know what the right direction to go is, but there is no one to guide you.  You have had all source of information on what to do, but you don't know whic...

July 2009- J.D. Power awards Keller Williams Realty highest in customer satisfaction among buyers for the second year in a row.  As a Keller Williams Realtor the feedback we get from our clients mirrors that sentiment.  Our team goes the extra mile whether it be with the client, the office, or wi...

For owners who can no longer afford to keep mortgage payments current, there are alternatives to foreclosure and/or bankruptcy proceedings.  One of those options is called a "short sale." Why Do a Short Sale? Lenders Do Not Want to Foreclose On Your Home. Truth is that Lenders Are More Likely to ...

Please see the amazing interest rates available to home buyers or those of you looking to re-finance your home.  With the $8,000 tax credit and low home prices, there is really no excuse for first time home buyers to wait.  Tax credit expires 11/30/09 and this means you need to have your purchase...

Dear Friends, Family, Neighbors, My Fellow Man,   As you know, today marks the eighth anniversary of the tragic events of September 11, 2001. I ask that you will join me in remembering those brave citizens who gave their lives on that fateful morning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those who ...

Our team received 5 offers on this property in the first week on market and the roperty sold for $5,000 over list price.  This is an example of what our current market is like.  First time buyers have a huge opportunity in this market to pursue homes at a great price with low interest rates and a...

See the attached interest rates posted for the weekend ending 9/06/09. Use our services along with Blair Mathewson of the Scherber Elite Group with Prime Mortgage and receive the use of a free moving truck.  Rates can change and are not garanteed.  Truck is subject to availability. It's time to s...

After telling anyone that will listen that the housing market is stabilizing and that the outlook is positive for the future, our esteemed Sectary of the Treasury decide to list his house.  For a guy who makes a living out of analyzing economic models and numbers I wonder what he was thinking lis...