Best Deals for First Time Homebuyers in North&East Twin Cities Metro!

Out of the hundreds of homes on the market in the Twin Cities only a handful are amazing deals. As a first time buyer, it may be hard to tell the gems from the junk. As a REALTOR® who works in the north and east metro, I can quickly tell which properties are the potential deals. As I work throughout Andover, Blaine, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Maplewood, Hugo, White Bear and all communities in the Forest Lake school district, I wanted to start a weekly list of some of the best deals I have spotted on the MLS for a first time buyer.

All of these homes are being sold by traditional sellers so a buyer would get a quick answer if they submit and offer. All of the homes have at least 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2 car garage. All these fantastic homes are priced under $175,000!

Take a Look at this Week's Top Ten:

1. 50's Bungalow remodeled top to bottom in Roseville, 4BR/2BA/2 Car refinished hardwood & new furnace reduced this week to $149,900.
   
2. 1935 built Maplewood 1 ½ Story with 4BR/2BA/2 Car garage and ¼ acre wooded yard for $139,900.
   
3. Charming rambler with 3BR/2BA/2 Car attached in Maplewood w/new ¾ bath near Wakefield Park for $164,500.
   
4. Turn of the century North St Paul treasure 3BR/2BA/2 Car restored and updated top to bottom and priced to sell at $175,000.
   
5. 1985 Split Level in Oakdale with 2400+ finished sq ft. 3BR/2BA/2Car $153K.
   
6. 4BR/2BA/2 Car attached plus HUGE workshop/storage/office bldg Andover Split built in 1997 $169,900.
   
7. 3BR/2BA/3 Car Ham Lake Split built in 1979 new windows, siding, septic for $169,900.


8. Chisago City 4BR/2BA/4 Car 1972 built split with newer roof and siding on ¾ acre lot $161,900.
   
9. 3BR/2BA/3 Car 2000 built Stacy Split Level on ½ Acre w/ceramic tile, wood floors and landscaping $169,900.
   
10. 2003 Built North Branch 4BR/2BA/2 Car large corner lot and deck $159,800.

NEED MORE DETAILS? Email me and I will send you a quick link to the details on these 10 awesome first time buyer homes!

**PHOTO FEATURED** HOME for First Time Buyers: 18900 Breezy Point Dr NE, East Bethel, MN 55092

If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet , Homebuyers Success Packet or sign up for Listingbook Twin Cities Home Search. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.

Copyright 2010 Teri Eckholm http://www.terieckholm.com/

Twin Cities First Time Homebuyer Class—What You Really Need to Know to Buy YOUR First House

People doing something, anything, for the first time will often never start because they are afraid of taking that first step. Learning to ride a bike. Learning to swim. Learning to Drive. Learning a foreign language. Even setting up an extensive vacation can be a challenge. I had a REALTOR® friend ask me a few months ago how to start a real estate blog. I gave her the basic steps for a quick and easy set up but she wanted to go to a class and the library for books. At last check, she doesn’t have a blog…she was still in the “learning” phase.

Sometimes, first time homebuyers do not know where to start either. Most people’s only experience with buying a big ticket item doesn’t go beyond buying a car (and we all can remember how much “FUN” that was!) Buying a home is a different experience because when you purchase a house you can have a person in your corner working for you…much like that used car salesman was working for his manager in the back that he kept going to for approval on your offer. Only this time, you are not left alone in a cubicle with a stale donut and cold coffee waiting for a counteroffer.

First time homebuyers who want to learn more about the process generally start by scouring the internet for answers. There is a load of information out there…but is it GOOD information? How does it relate to buying a Minnesota home? Will the programs outlined on the website visited work if you want to buy a home in Washington County, Anoka County or is it only for a specific area or state?

Often I am asked by friends and relatives where potential home buyers can take a class to learn more about buying a home. Most people need a class that will fit their schedule and get them out searching for their dream home very quickly.

Well, I will let you in on a little secret. First time homebuyers do not need to sit in a class on someone else’s schedule with a bunch of potential homebuyers to learn to buy a home. There isn’t a class requirement for buying a house. But if you want to learn, call me for a 30 minute quick start consult on buying a Minnesota home!

If you are serious about buying a home and taking advantage of the extremely low interest rates that are available this fall, let me be your guide. As an experienced and professional REALTOR® with hundreds of extremely happy clients, I can educate you quickly on the process of buying your first home and at no cost to you!

Contact me HERE and request your**FREE** HOMEBUYER SUCCESS PACKAGE. As soon as I receive your information, I will call you to set up a time that works for you for no-obligation, low-pressure 30 Minute consultation. You will leave with my Homebuyer Success Packet in hand and have all your questions answered on the home buying process.

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If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation Packet , Homebuyers Success Packet or sign up for Listingbook Twin Cities Home Search. I specialize in acreage and lakeshore properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Ham Lake, Lino Lakes and all communities in the Forest Lake School District! Serving Anoka, Chisago, Ramsey and Washington Counties in Minnesota.

Copyright 2010 Teri Eckholm http://www.terieckholm.com/