Posted by Joseph Bemis // January 7, 2015
According to a 2013 study by the National Association of Home Builders, energy efficiency is one of the most important attributes that homebuyers look for. Buying an Energy-Efficient Home According to Scientific American, home energy makes up 16 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. 99 percent of American homes are considered energy inefficient. […]
Posted by Joseph Bemis // December 24, 2014
Curb Appeal Does your home have curb appeal? Curb appeal refers to the exterior attractiveness of your home from the street view, or the view of potential buyers. Curb appeal can increase the price tag of your home. Certain changes or additions to the face of your home can instantly transform the look of the […]
Posted by Joseph Bemis // December 17, 2014
Remodel to Sell Real Estate in Minneapolis and Phoenix Remodeling — just the thought of it can be a bit daunting and stressful. Are you thinking about remodeling? Does the process of remodeling your own home seem overwhelming? If you feel that your home needs major renovations before it’s ready to for buyers, you could […]
Posted by Joseph Bemis // December 10, 2014
Water heaters use gas, electricity, solar power, or heat pumps along with other fuel sources to heat the water that you use for your daily household needs. In general, with energy efficiency and energy rates in mind, newer is always better for water heaters, simply because a newer and more efficient heater will mean lower […]
Posted by Joseph Bemis // December 3, 2014
Home warranties are typically offered on any home whether it is old or new. Why would this be the case? Like anything else, there are pro’s and con’s to getting a home warranty. A home warranty protects the homeowners against problems that may go wrong with the house. It is not however to be mistaken […]
Posted by Joseph Bemis // November 26, 2014
The upcoming Super Bowl will have an estimated economic impact of $600 million to the state of Arizona, and the housing market in the area definitely stands to benefit. However, it is the Phoenix area in particular that has a lot to gain. Tourism is expected to surge, which will ultimately have an effect on […]
Posted by Joseph Bemis // November 19, 2014
So You’re Going to Sell Your House The tough decisions don’t stop once you’ve decided to sell your house. There are many things to consider when placing your home on the market in MN. For example, you’ll need to clean your house, stage it, hire a real estate agent, assess the value of your home, […]
Posted by Joseph Bemis // November 12, 2014
What an increase in your interest rate means for your budget. Mortgage Let’s say your mortgage is $200,000. If you’re allotted 5 years to pay off your home, your monthly payments will be roughly $3,333. However, when paying off your home in monthly installments, you have to factor in your interest rate. For example, when […]
Posted by Joseph Bemis // October 29, 2014
Adding curb appeal to your home can be easy and inexpensive. Experience has shown that the five changes that add the most value are as follows: Tip 1: Wash Before you start painting, first give your house a good outside cleaning. Wash the walls, and paving to reveal your homes true colors. A simple […]
Posted by Joseph Bemis // October 15, 2014
http://www.woodburybulletin.com/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_860/public/field/image/Bielenberg%20Gardens%20Image.jpg?itok=QnvDp4b9 (Image Credit: Woodbury Bulletin. http://www.woodburybulletin.com/content/officials-break-ground-bielenberg-gardens ) Long Time Coming Woodbury is a beloved suburb of Minneapolis, offering the laid back lifestyle of suburbia hand in hand with the excitement of the city. Now this little town is about to take a big step forward in their city master plan with the Bielenberg Gardens Project. This […]