Tag Archive: first-time buyers

The Ideal Time to Buy

If you have been mulling over the idea of buying a house, you might want to stop mulling and start looking. We have discussed this in several past blog articles, and I hope I am preaching to the converted. Now is the ideal time to buy a house. I am not mincing words because truly,…

First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

It’s a great time to buy a Minneapolis house.  I know, I’ve said this several times before, but I really want to emphasize the point.  Interest rates are at an all-time low, and even better, the government wants to help first-time home buyers with a tax credit.  Here’s the deal. If you have bought a…

Single Women and Home Buying in Minneapolis

In the 1970s, women were regularly denied loans for houses and even for their own credit cards.  It was assumed that their husbands would be the main breadwinners, or if they didn’t have husbands, they didn’t have enough money for things like buying houses.  Now, some thirty-plus years later, single women are buying houses in…

Steven Hong Steven has been working in the real estate business for over 8 years. He began his career by obtaining his license for the sole purpose of purchasing investment properties. Now, 8 years later, he still has no investment properties but has helped many homeowners with their purchases and sales. Prior to real estate, Steven had worked in the IT industry, with many years of programming experience, as well as technical support experience. He loves answering computer questions, just try him! Steven is also an accomplished photographer. He marries his love for photography with real estate and shoots many homes for many other agents. You can visit his real estate photography website here. 952-915-2252