This fall is sure to be a hit as the market continues to shine for home sellers. A shortage of entry level homes has made this a prime time for people to sell their homes but has forced buyers to have patience. In a Star Tribune article out in July titled, Twin Cities housing market still […]

Shoreview, MN 3 bed, 4 bath Purchase Price $265,000 Approximately $32,000 in renovations Kitchen Reno: This kitchen had a lot of size potential. The dropped tile ceiling, upper cabinets and peninsula separated the eating area from the cooking area and shrunk this space measurably.  The dark, stained oak cabinets and parquet floors were an eye […]

Shoreview, MN 2 bed, 3 bath 2,680 sq ft Purchase Price $265,000 This home was built by the previous owner in the 80s. While it was a custom home then, it was in much need of updating! Almost every wall had floor to ceiling wallpaper, old parquet wood floors and a second level that had […]

Nowthen, MN. 4 bed,  4 bath, 3200 sq ft rambler Purchase price $172,500. Bank-owned Approximately $35,000 in renovations 2001 Rambler: As I said before in my previous post, this home just needed some tender loving care! It was not an old home that needed major repairs so the work was pretty much cosmetic. I try […]

Nowthen, MN. 4 bed,  4 bath, 3200 sq ft rambler Purchase price $172,500. Bank-owned This 2001 built rambler required: A new roof, clean up of landscaping, opening of the kitchen to the living room, main floor laundry room, paint, light fixtures, carpet, wood floors, bedroom addition, granite countertops, refurbish of the fireplace, basement bar, work […]