October

October 6, 2009

Tax Credit Puts Squeeze On Minneapolis Duplex Sales

The federal $8000 first time home buyer tax credit has been a lot like brushing your teeth. We all know it’s good for us and the […]
October 5, 2009

How Tenants Can Keep You From Selling Your Minneapolis Duplex

I experienced a bit of frustration this weekend as a tenant stopped me from showing a duplex to a buyer. The tenant was out of town and […]
October 2, 2009

Why Foreclosed Minneapolis Duplexes Don’t Come With Refrigerators

When showing a duplex buyer a foreclosed property, I often hear them exclaim, “This one has appliances!” What’s so special about a refrigerator and a dryer? […]
October 1, 2009

FHA Ruins Minneapolis Fourplex Party

In a lending market that requires an investor to put 25 percent down on a four unit property, and an owner occupant just 3.5 percent on […]