Handbooks & Guides
MAKE IT REAL - First-time homebuyer guide published by the Minnesota Association of Realtors that walks you through the process of buying a home... from affordability and financing through finding and closing on a home, including a glossary and explanation of terms and people involved in the process
HOMEBUYERS HANDBOOK Buying a home raises a lot of questions, yet the process is similar for all homebuyers. This 24-page booklet gives straight answers to common questions, both basic and difficult. It gives a complete overview of the homebuying process, from financing to house hunting to closing on your new home, so you can get ready to enjoy the adventure!
FINANCING HANDBOOK - Financing a home is a critical - and complex - subject for every homebuyer. What you know about mortgage plans, rates, points, lock-ins, taxes, even selecting a lender, can literally save you - or cost you - thousands of dollars. The more you know about financing, the better your decisions will be at every step in the process.
HOMESELLERS HANDBOOK - Selling is complicated - it’s not just a question of selling a house, it’s also a question of relocating a family. It’s usually not an everyday experience, and the size of the investment raises as many questions as there are pieces in a jigsaw puzzle. This 24-page booklet gives you straight answers to frequently asked questions and some you may not even think to ask.
RELOCATION HANDBOOK - There’s more to a relocation than leaving your old home and finding a new one. Although everyone’s situation is unique, most relocations generally fall into three phases: Getting Ready, Getting Going and Getting Settled. In this collection of questions and answers you’ll probably confirm some things you knew, discover some questions you never knew to ask, and find scores of relocation tips.
TWIN CITIES LIVING - Planning on making a move to the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area? Twin Cities Living is your relocation guide to lifestyle, education, culture, neighborhoods and healthcare in the Twin Cities area. Find out why people love living here!
SCHOOLHOUSE MAGAZINE - One of the most important considerations in choosing a new location is the quality of schools. Schoolhouse Magazine is the area guide to public, private and charter schools in the metro area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN and western Wisconsin. It is dedicated to giving you the tools you need to make an informed choice of schools for you and your family.
SENIOR HOUSING DIRECTORY - A comprehensive list of senior housing options both for rent and purchase in the Minneapolis/St. Paul 11-county metropolitan area as well as articles to help you through the process.
Brochures
HOW MUCH HOME CAN YOU AFFORD? - Determine your price range before you begin to shop for that new home
UNDERSTANDING MORTGAGES - Education is the key to choosing the mortgage option that’s right for you
UNDERSTANDING MORTGAGE TERMS - Financing won’t feel like a foreign language when you understand the basic terminology
HOMEOWNER TAX BREAKS - Keep more of your money for yourself, take advantage of every tax break you can
BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME - All you need to know before you look at your first home
HOMEBUYER CHECKLIST - Are you thinking about buying a new home? Determining what you want is the very first step
HOME INSPECTION ESSENTIALS - Every home sale or purchase should begin with a thorough inspection
CREATING CURB APPEAL - How to make potential buyers want to purchase your home before they even get in the door
10 TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR SALE - What you can do to sell you home quickly and for the best possible price
STAGING YOUR HOME TO SELL - What the pros know about setting the scene for a fast home purchase
20 HOME IMPROVEMENTS THAT PAY BACK - Where to put your money and your energy to get the best possible return
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