Minneapolis – St. Paul Real Estate Information

A Green Choice in Paint

Paint has been around for a long time. But when it comes to environmentally friendly paint, what choices do you have?
One company has come out with what they call a “premium quality, eco friendly latex paint.” This paint is made from suplus paint that’s collected at hazardous materials collection points. That means it’s not putting [...]

Traditional Neighborhood Design

Hi, this is Minna, and I will be your guest-blogger for the day.  Today’s topic is Traditional Neighborhood Design (TND).  If you haven’t heard the term before, pay heed because it’s a fresh outlook on how to deal with suburban sprawl, and I have a hunch it’s going to be around for quite some time. [...]

Homeowner Consequences for a Successful Short Sale Vs. a Foreclosure

I have written previous articles defining short sales and foreclosures.  I will now compare the consequences to a homeowner of a foreclosure versus those of a successful short sale.
Future Fannie Mae Loan–Primary Residence

 A homeowner who loses a home to foreclosure won’t be eligible for a Fannie Mae-backed mortgage for 5 years.
A homeowner who successfully negotiates and [...]