MICHAEL'S BLOG Michael Kabis Real Estate Blog What You Should Know About Foreclosures Many of my clients are interested in the foreclosure market. Often times these homes can represent a great opportunity for a buyer to acquire a home significantly below market value. Currently in Hennepin County there are over 700 homes in foreclosure. And indications are that this number could increase in the coming months. I have been [...] Staged home gets top dollar! I recently represented a buyer who was looking for a town home. We looked at various locations, many of which were attractive in their own respects. Suprisingly, most of the homes were unkept and none were thoughtfully staged. A number of homes were vacant too, and a few were in foreclosure, needing paint and carpet [...] Prepare your home for showings Assuming your home is marketed effectively with high quality materials and signage, and exposed to millions of potential buyers where they look most, (click here for information on my marketing methods), preparing your home for showings and open houses is absolutely critical. Turn on lights, bake some cookies, clear off the counter tops and remove the [...] Sometimes a little paint is all it takes One of the easiest updates to make to your home is a little paint. Paint your walls,…paint your ceilings. Not only will your home look great, it will smell new. Fresh paint always goes a long way, but be conscious of the colors you choose. The earth tone colors generally go well with any decor. [...] What it takes to sell Many of my clients are wondering…what does it take to sell in this market? To some extent the same old addages hold true. Location, Price, Amenities. But let’s take that a step further. In today’s marketplace, sellers have a choice to make. Do they want top dollar for their home or do they want to compete [...] Hello world! Welcome to my blog! Here you will find lots of information relevant to the twin cities real estate market in Minnesota. Hot topics will include valuable information on sales statistics, market snapshots, community information and events, home staging, property values, buyer and seller representation, foreclosures, short sales, investment opportunities, mortgage matters, buyer and seller resources, [...] Fill out the form below to subscribe to my monthly newsletter....It's real estate news you can use!  Subscribe First Name: E-Mail: Last Name: Zip: Michael Kabis Finding the Keys to Your Real Estate Dreams Telephone 888.702.9172 Mobile 763.257.9249 Contact Michael

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