Real Estate News from Brace Helgeson

March 2013

Brace Helgeson

Ryan Platkze

Helgeson/Platkze

Real Estate Group

952-974-3466

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Welcome!

Spring is just around the corner! March marks the transition between the bitter cold and beautiful flowers. It will only be a short time until we're spending most of our time outdoors.

The real estate market is always going through its own changes, and spring will be no different. If you're hunting for your perfect home or planning to sell in the near future, we have tips and market information that will help you make your decision.

If you or someone you know have a new home on your radar screen, please give us a call.

Brace & Ryan

5 Reasons You Should List Your House TODAY!

by The KCM Crew

Many homeowners are waiting until the Spring 'buying season' to list their homes for sale. Here are five reasons why that might not make sense this year:

1.) Demand Is High

Homes are selling at a pace not seen since 2007. The most recent Existing Home Sales Report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) showed that annual sales in 2012 increased 9.2% over 2011. There are buyers out there right now and they are serious about purchasing.

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Featured Listing

11952 Welters Way, Eden Prairie

Spectacular two story walkout on a secluded cul de sac lot nearly 2-acres with an expansive lawn, outdoor pool and beautiful wooded setting. New cedar shake roof 2012. Beautiful curb appeal with recently updated paver driveway, stamped concrete front porch & cedar shake front exterior accented with stone. The entire interior has been freshly painted in 2013.

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Housing Market in 2013: Freddie Mac's Projections

by The KCM Crew

Some believe that our coverage of the housing market at times is too optimistic. Today, we want to report on Freddie Mac's projections for the real estate market in 2013 as per their latest U.S. Economic and Housing Market Outlook.

Frank Nothaft, Freddie Mac vice president and chief economist, explains:

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Homeowner Tip

With the cold temperatures over for now, it's a good time to do a quick attic check to determine if you've had frost formation and subsequent melting on the rooftop framing members in your attic. If you do, call an expert before it migrates into a mold issue in your attic or on your ceilings. We've had a terrific experience with Equicore Inc.,

Salesman: Eric J. Riebel e-mail: eriebel@gmail.com Cell-612-702-8930 MN License # 20636542

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