First Time Homebuyer Real Estate North St Paul MN       First time homebuyers looking for a home in North St. Paul Minnesota have a good opportunity to find a great home at a great price. Any city that can boast having the world’s largest snowman smiling down on commuters as they travel along Highway 36 has to have some appeal, right? North St. Paul’s appeal is more than just the friendly icon it has some of the best opportunities for a First Time Homebuyer. Since many homes in this community were built in the 1950’s and are one to one and a half story bungalows, there are many homes with lower square footage and therefore lower price points. Most lots are about a ¼ acre or larger, perfect for the first time homebuyer. And with the average price per square foot running $80-90 during the... 02/18/2012

  Any city that can boast having the world’s largest snowman smiling down on commuters as they travel along Highway 36 has to have some appeal, right? In 2011, North St Paul, a quaint community located east of Minneapolis/St Paul metro, saw closed sales drop rise over 25%. New Listings are down by over 12% but not enough to push inventory levels too high. The average sales price did take a tumble to $129,117 and likewise the price per square footage dropped to $80 but this is to be expected as the area works through all the lender mediated and foreclosed homes. The average sales price is down roughly 12% and combined with similar drop for the past two years it appears that this eastern Ramsey County community is still in the process of moving toward a more stable market. The average day... 01/31/2012

A bronze memorial of Officer Richard Crittenden walking hand-in-hand with his granddaughter is just outside the North St Paul police station on Margaret St. It was place there in 2010, approximately a year after the sad September morning when Officer Crittenden lost his life while protecting a woman from a domestic assault. He is a true local hero.   01/25/2012

Are you wondering about how you can buy a home in North Saint Paul? The answers to how to buy a home can be confusing for many home buyers, especially for the MN first time home buyer. As this process can be quite complext I would like to take a moment to share with you some simple tips of how to help you accomplish your goal. How To Buy A home in North Saint Paul Most Minnesota home buyers start their search on the internet, of course. There are many internet sites to begin this but a good place to start is to use the search engine on my website. There are thousands of real estate sites out there but you will soon find that many lack all of the important details when searching for a home. The large national websites, for example, do not show the county property taxes for each home whic... 11/15/2011

Rent It Or Sell It? Many North Saint Paul home sellers are challenged with the unfortunate problem of owing more on their home than what they can sell it for. The fact is that in order for you to sell your house in the MN real estatemarket you need to be able to pay off your entire mortgage loan in order to sell it. Unless you want to arrange a short sale with your mortgage lender, this means you will have to bring money to the closing table to pay off the remaining mortgage owed. Many home sellers who need to move now are considering the possibility of renting out their current home in order to buy a new one. Rising Rents in North Saint Paul The good news today is that with the tougher mortgage market, rents have gone up significantly. It is not uncommon to find renters competing with ... 11/02/2011

Selling a home in North Saint Paul today can be a challenge, especially considering that nearly half of the competitive listings are short sales or foreclosures. Home values have been coming down in part because of the low listing prices offered by banks who need to reduce their real estate owned inventory. Roughly half of the closed sales in the curret MN real estate market has come from traditional home sellers. Are you in the search for help to sell your home in North Saint Paul? Use a North Saint Paul Real Estate Agent To Sell Your Home It's never been more important to work with a North Saint Paul real estate agent who studies recent trends in Twin Cities market values. When we come out and visit your property to complete a Competitive Market Analysis (CMA), we will compare all of ... 09/28/2011

Benefits of North St. Paul VA Loans One increasingly common mortgage option in North St. Paul for home buyers is available through the VA. This type of mortgage financing has increased by about twenty per cent over the last couple of years due in part to the increasing number of our veterans returning from the service. Additionally with the loss of other options for zero down payment loans in Minnesota, the VA offers a benefit that offers eligible buyers a unique opportunity to buy their home with no down payment. Many veteran home buyers misunderstand the fact that they may use their VA financing benefit multiple times. As a result veteran buyers do not necessarily need to be a first time user in order to use their VA benefit. This can be a great solution for current homeowners who wis... 09/01/2011

North St Paul, that quaint community on the east side of the Twin Cities with the big smiling snowman greeting passersby on Highway 36, saw sales drop along with prices in 2010. New Listings are up and sales are down so the inventory that was down at the end of 2009 is starting to creep back up again. The average sales price is down but not in a free fall. It is down 7% but combined with a similar drop last year it appears that this eastern Ramsey County community is struggling toward a more stable balanced market. The average days-on-the-market statistic is down by well over 6% so homes are staying on the market for less time. Sellers that reside in North St. Paul are not receiving their asking price and are accepting offers and average of almost 9% lower than asking. Overall North St... 02/24/2011

Maplewood & North St. Paul  MN Homes For Sale Are you searching for a Maplewood area home? Call or email when you need more information or a showing of any twin cities house on the market. For many people, it's a great time to find a home to own in Maplewood, MN. Call Mark Westpfahl at 651.208.9848 for more information about any twin cities home on the market.   Great prices on Roseville, Falcon Heights, Como area, Shoreview & Maplewood homes.  Click, call or email when you'd like more information or a showing of any twin cities home for sale.   02/04/2011

Great prices on Maplewood, MN foreclosures Bank owned properties in Maplewood and North St. Paul 9.8.2010 http://matrix.northstarmls.com/de.asp?ID=8185060815 Call or email for more information about: bank owned listings short sale listings traditional owner listings receiving a list by email of the latest bank owned properties Buying a bank owned property can be a great idea for today's buyer. Talk to a REALTOR® to learn the pros & cons of purchasing a bank owned listing. Search for new bank owned listings in Ramsey County Hennepin County Washington County Dakota County Anoka County Search for new short sale listings  Search here for foreclosures in Minnesota http://www.realty.tc/Twin_Cities_Foreclosures.htm Maplewood, MN listings http://www.markwestpfahl.com/maplewood_listings_109684.... 09/08/2010

We took this close up of an old Chevy grill earlier this summer when my husband, son and I strolled down North St Paul's main drag to have a look at all the cars. Okay, the boys really just wanted to get a corndog as the Friday Night car shows have a fun, fair-like atmosphere. With summer coming to a close the time to check out the cars at the North St Paul Cruz is almost over! Every Friday night car enthusiasts gather along 7th Ave to show off their classics! Don't miss out...every week there is something new and old to see! 09/01/2010

The Minneapolis/St Paul area is made up of dozens of cities, suburbs and communities all with a style of their own. I wanted to showcase some of the dynamic features of each community I work in so people relocating to the area could learn more about what makes the town special. The first northeast metro suburb I have featured is my hometown: North St Paul. There is so much more North St Paul Minnesota has to offer than being "home to the world's largest snowman"!   Take a look to see the top ten reasons people love to call North St Paul home! 08/15/2010

Friday Night History Cruz in North St Paul Minnesota brings out an eclectic variety of the best classic cars on the east side of the Twin Cities. This Cougar maybe an oldie...but definitely a goodie too. The NSP History Cruz is a Friday evening summer event that is not to be missed! 07/18/2010

North St Paul is a community rich in history. If you stop by on a Friday night in the summer, you might feel that you have stepped back in time. The Friday Night History Cruz has been at home in North St. Paul since very humble beginnings in 1996.  The History Cruz is an informal car show where several hundred classic enthusiasts park along 7th Avenue in the downtown of this quaint little town so residents and visitors alike can stroll down memory lane while enjoying a corn dog,  a cone from the Hometown Creamery or  a slice of Randy's Pizza. My family tries to get down to the North St Paul car show at least a few times every summer. Last Friday, as a way to kick off the Fourth of July weekend, we ventured down and snapped a few photos. As we walked down the sidewalk where there are now... 07/05/2010

  People love living in North St Paul. And I am not talking about living on the north side of Minnesota's capital city; I am referring to the City of North St Paul, located just EAST of St. Paul Minnesota along Highway 36. It is a quaint little town with a rich history that was founded in 1870 by Henry Castle on the banks of Silver Lake. He named the town's main streets after his children, Henry, Helen, Margaret and Charles. When it incorporated in 1887, 221 people called the Village of North St. Paul home. From those humble beginnings, the town has grown considerably. As of 2008, nearly 12,000 people call the City of North St. Paul, Minnesota home.Here is a top ten list of reasons why this community is such a great place to live.#10-Water and Electric. Most cities provide the basic uti... 06/16/2010

Open House SUNDAY June 13th 1-3PM The beauty of this turn-of-the-century charmer has been lovingly restored & enhanced with many modern conveniences! Stained Glass window in foyer and original decorative glass in living room and dining room. Original wooden staircase and newel post. Maple hardwood floors restored through kitchen, baths, living room, dining room, hallways and three of four bedrooms. Maple hardwood floors restored throughout home...Gleaming original hardwood in kitchen, baths, living room, dining room, hallways and three of four bedrooms.     This updated home loaded with charm! Need to know more information about how to make this historical North St. Paul treasure your own? Call me, Teri Eckholm/ReMax Specialists at 651-336-7073 or visit www.terieckholm.com and click fea... 06/09/2010

Open House SUNDAY March 21th 1-3PM The beauty of this turn-of-the-century charmer has been lovingly restored & enhanced with many modern conveniences! Stained Glass window in foyer and original decorative glass in living room and dining room. Original wooden staircase and newel post. Maple hardwood floors restored through kitchen, baths, living room, dining room, hallways and three of four bedrooms.   Need to know more information about how to make this historical North St. Paul treasure your own? Call me, Teri Eckholm/ReMax Specialists at 651-336-7073 or visit www.terieckholm.com and click featured homes to see additional photos. 03/04/2010

I took this photo a few days ago of the icicles on a home in North St. Paul, Minnesota. Sadly, it wasn't the only home in the area with serious ice dams and scary icicles. It seemed every other home was decorated with these seasonal visitors. While pretty in some respects, they are dangerous....and not just to someone walking underneath either.As a REALTOR® in the Twin Cities north metro, I have often see the damage that ice dams and icicles cause to homes. Icicles are often indicators of a serious threat to the roof and interior of your home. They are often the byproduct of ice dams that weaken your roof and can cause water damage inside your home. So if you have icicles decorating the eaves of your home, don't ignore them. Call a roofer and have them evaluated and removed as soon as ... 02/21/2010

People love living in North St Paul. And I am not talking about living on the north side of Minnesota’s capital city; I am referring to the City of North St Paul, located just EAST of St. Paul Minnesota along Highway 36. It is a quaint little town with a rich history that was founded in 1870 by Henry Castle on the banks of Silver Lake. He named the town’s main streets after his children, Henry, Helen, Margaret and Charles. When it incorporated in 1887, 221 people called the Village of North St. Paul home. From those humble beginnings, the town has grown considerably. As of 2008, nearly 12,000 people call the City of North St. Paul, Minnesota home. Here is a top ten list of reasons why this community is such a great place to live. #10—Water and Electric. Most cities provide the basic ut... 02/20/2010

This North St Paul listing is no longer available but if you are interested in living in the North St Paul area, there are many other affordable options from classic to contemporary. To learn more about living in the City of North St Paul, check out the video below.     Need to know more information about find the perfect North St Paul home and make it your own?  Call me, Teri Eckholm/ReMax Specialists at 651-336-7073 or visit www.terieckholm.com  for a free buyer's success packet. 02/17/2010