Smart Moves from Kristi Weinstock
February 2015
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A graduate of the Carlson School of Management and lifetime Minnesota resident, Kristi is consistently one of Minnesota' s top realtors--specializing in Minneapolis and the western suburbs. Integrity, expert knowledge, attention to detail, and commitment to client satisfaction are what set Kristi apart and have resulted in the majority of her business coming from past clients and referrals.

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"We have had the opportunity to work with Kristi on both sides of a real estate transaction. She sold a wonderful home to us and she also sold for us the cherished home we built years ago - despite a difficult market. Kristi is that rare person who is driven to be the best yet retains an honesty and warmth that makes the entire experience successful and rewarding. We highly recommend Kristi."

 

  -Alan Yelsey & Lois Berg

 

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Welcome to Fabulous February!

From plucking a sleepy ground hog out of his burrow to a celebration of love to birthdays of past presidents that provide us a day off work or school - February is a great month!

One real estate agent recently pulled market data on 750,000 homes across the country. Here is what he discovered about Winter listings:

¨ they sell quicker: 46 days winter vs. 55 days summer

¨ they have a better chance of selling: 59.2% winter vs. 53.1% summer

¨ they sell closest to original price: a 2.7% drop from the final price in winter vs. a 5.2% drop from the final price in summer ( more than $7,000 on a $300,000 home)

This is the perfect time to list your home! With many folks waiting until Spring, you can cut down on the competition by listing now. You will have a solid pool of serious buyers who are motivated by interest rates that are still at an all time low.

I can help you with all your real estate needs. I'd be happy to provide you with a free Real Estate Equity Analysis of your home that will provide the information you need to make a decision about selling. Call or email me today.

 

Kristi Weinstock   

612-309-8332 | 952-470-2565




Annual Real Estate Investment Overview (AREIO)

Here's a question: when did you last review your real estate portfolio? Just like your stock portfolio or insurance policies, your real estate investment(s) should receive an annual review. This includes your personal residence too!

Markets change, properties age, interest rates move up and down - all these factors make it a good idea to sit down with me and review your real estate investments on an annual basis.

Please call or email me today to schedule your AREIO!

The information in this infographic comes from a video of NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun talking about his 2015 housing market expectations. He expects existing-home sales to rise about 7 percent in 2015 behind a strengthening economy, solid job gains and a healthy increase in home prices.



  
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Your home may need some work, but that doesn't mean you want to lose money on it when you sell. That's why you might be interested in the 2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report from Remodeling Magazine and the National Association of REALTORS®.

It may surprise you to learn that large remodeling jobs won't return their full cost in home price gains, while other could return 100 percent or more of their cost.

Any improvements should help your home sell faster and for more money in the aggregate, but if you're choosing remodeling projects, you may need to decide which ones are more important for resale, and which ones will bring you and your family the most enjoyment.