Kale Hassan's (kalehassan) Blog

A certain percantage of homes, depending on area and price, are seeing some multiple offers. These are typically well priced, well prepared and properly marketed homes. As a buyer, you typically do not know how much another buyer will offer. It is important to put your best foot (best offer) forw...

Often times negotiations between buyers and sellers can last days and sometimes weeks. The negotiations that go quicker, within 1-2 days, seem to be less stressful and go smoother than those that last for much longer. Obviously it depends on the home, the price, personalities, etc...but long draw...

Many sellers prefer to provide a credit to a buyer for items such as worn out carpet, painting, appliances, counters, etc. The idea makes sense, since a buyer can choose the items/colors themselves. The challenge is the majority of buyers can't envision the finished product, plus, the cost of the...

There are pluses and minuses in buying new construction vs an existing home. With new construction you get everything new, which means you likely won't have any issues with anything major for quite some time. You also get a New Construction Warranty for peace of mind. The minuses are new construc...

One of the things that may cause a little fear for a home seller that wants to also purchase a home, is trying to time the two together. For those that need/want the equity from their current home or fear owning two homes, getting the home on the market while starting to look for a home may work ...

Often in the beginning of a cold snap in the Twin Cities (Minnepolis/St. Paul), we see showings drop off a bit. It takes a few cold days before people get accustomed to it. After a number of cold days...the typical trend is for showings to start picking up again...people living in Minnesota tend ...

Wow...the current mortgage interest rates are at an incredble low point in history. A great time to buy a home, a great time to move up from one home to another and a great time to sell with the buyers being able to qualify higher than they could when rates were higher.   Written by: Kale Hassan ...

Many areas in Minnesota have seen an increase in new construction. Those wanting to sell their existing homes in areas with new construction, should be aware of the new construction competition. Buyers are typically looking at the new homes when they look at the existing homes. Having a plan is i...

Based on recent research in the Twin Cities housing market, it appears there has been a little increase in bank owned homes and short sales. Nothing like we saw a few years ago, yet an increase from what we have seen the last 3 +/- years.   Written by: Kale Hassan Realtor, CRS, GRI, e-Pro, SRS Co...

The most common question I hear is: "Should I list my house now or wait until Spring when the weather improves?" Pluses and minuses...the pluses of waiting are that the weather makes it easier to move and activity has a bit of an increase. The minuses include that the inventory will likely be dra...