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Relocation Packet

We are happy to provide these informational pieces free of charge and with no obligation to help you in your home buying, selling and relocation process. Create your own packet of information by selecting from the publications below.

Guides HOME BUYING GUIDE - Home buyer 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 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! 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 Please send me the items checked above NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP PHONE EMAIL Confirm EMAIL When planning to make a move? Where moving to? Questions and comments