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Income Limits Increase for Minnesota Mortgage Program (MMP)
Minnesota Housing is temporarily (up to 12 months) increasing the MMP income limits to stimulate real estate markets across the state and fully utilize funding enabled by the Federal New Issue Bond Program. Please note program income limits will change during the 12 month period, when market conditions and funding levels warrant. The following income [...]
Saint Paul Homes: Water Service, Foreclosed Vacant Properties & Winterization
The jurisdiction of Saint Paul Regional Water Services (SPRWS) includes the city of Saint Paul and surrounding areas of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Maplewood, West Saint Paul, Lilydale, Mendota and Mendota Heights, Newport, Roseville, South Saint Paul, Sunfish Lake and Little Canada. Link: http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=75 Contact number: (651) 266-6350 Vacant and Foreclosed Properties In the case of [...]
Short Sale Changes – HAFA Efffective April 2010 (Hopefully)
Per the information below, the Feds are stepping in AGAIN, perhaps to the advantage of everyone…homeowners, buyers and the entire Saint Paul real estate community in an effort to curtail some of the foreclosures. Short Sales and Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (commonly referred to as Cash for Keys) have received major attention on the [...]
New MN Law Postponing Foreclosures
MaryAlice Short wrote a great article about how the State of Minnesota has now enacted a law to allow the homeowner to delay the sheriff’s sale up to five months. This applies to Saint Paul Homes and everywhere! Here is the only catch: If you are unable to bring the mortgage current during the five [...]
Penalty Up for St. Paul Code Violations
Recently the City of Saint Paul’s Truth-in-Sale of Housing (TISH) board of examiners voted to increase the cost for non-compliance to its disclosure ordinance. Now any real estate agent in violation of Chapter 189.03 of the city code will be fined $500. First-time violators who pay the penalty and agree to future compliance can avoid [...]
Investment Property Seminar
Have you been thinking about investment properties for years. Have you spent $1000s on books, tapes, even seminars? Are you unsure where to start? Attend this FREE one and a half hour seminar. There is no charge at all, no contracts you sign with us, no consultation fees, no hidden agenda. It is a great [...]
Saint Paul Pioneer Press Moving to Minneapolis?
Local papers originally only operated in the cities that they were started in. As the population spread and eventually technology took over, a major city paper can often be found in all four corners of the globe. The owner of the St. Paul Pioneer press is talking about moving his printing operations to Minneapolis. The [...]
Saint Paul DFL Caucuses Tonight
Tonight the DFL got together in Saint Paul and other places around the state to discuss and vote on their preferred candidates.
