The percentage of distressed properties vs. total listings in Anoka County ranges from 19-47% depending on the city in question. Short sales & Foreclosures are financially and emotionally devastating for most homeowners. Jeff Firnstahl has dedicated his time to understanding the issues these owners are dealing with & is ready to help. Jeff became CDPE certified. A CDPE is a Certified Distressed Property Expert. Contact us today to discuss things in further detail.

You can find the past months' percentages by checking out the Local Market Conditions in our past blogs.

**The data used to make the chart is gathered from the MLS. The data in the MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.**

**The data used to make the chart is gathered from the MLS. The data in the MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.**

Andover, MN – February 1, 2012– “The stress of an unmanageable mortgage can cloud everything,” said Jeff Firnstahl, CDPE & Broker of Team Firnstahl Real Estate Services. “With nearly one-fourth of all homeowners owing more on their mortgage than their home is worth, the nation’s overall stress level is in the stratosphere,” Firnstahl added.

Connected to a network of professional committed to solving the nation’s foreclosure crisis one homeowner at a time, Firnstahl’s message to financially strapped homeowners: “more help is available than every before. Since 2007, 7.9 million homes in the United States have been lost to foreclosure, and my mission is to stem the tide of foreclosures within the Twin Cities & surrounding suburban areas.  

A Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Firnstahl is knowledgeable of the entire landscape of foreclosure avoidance options and is distinctly qualified to negotiate with banks and help financially strapped homeowners to regain peace of mind and a sense of stability for the future.

Jeff has developed a free report entitled, “Are You Living Under the Cloud of an Unmanageable Mortgage?” that is accessible from his website, www.TeamFirnstahlHelps.com. 

The report provides an overview of qualification criteria for the most common foreclosure alternatives, cites red flags for scams, and reminds homeowners why avoiding foreclosure needs to be a top priority.

Upheaval on Wall Street has gotten a lot of attention, but until recently, homeowners have been left to their own devices. Firnstahl is on a mission to change that.

If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Jeff
Firnstahl, please call Brenda Davis at 763-587-7200 or email Brenda at clientcare@teamfirnstahl.com. 

 4745 Yuma Lane N, Plymouth, MN 55446

This beautiful two story home is located in the sought after Autumn Hills neighborhood, it overlooks the 13th Green of Hollydale Golf Course, is near  parks, biking & walking trails, schools, and shopping.  This elegant home features 5 bedrooms, 5bathrooms and an oversized 4 car garage. Upon entering the home, you will be delighted by the hardwood floors that run through the kitchen, informal dining room, and hallway. The main level has an open floor plan and features a formal dining room, formal living room and an office with French doors & built-in bookshelves. The two story vaulted family room has a wood-burning fireplace w/slate surround and a built-in entertainment center plus a full wall of windows. The gourmet kitchen boasts a corner pantry, breakfast bar, maple cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite countertops and a workstation. The sun filled informal dining walks out to a 20 x 16 deck that overlooks the Hollydale Golf Course & brick fire pit. There is also a main floor laundry room and a 1/2 bath. The upper level is comprised of 4 large sized bedrooms and a full bathroom w/his-n-her sinks. The master suite has a large walk-in closet and private bath with corner whirlpool, separate shower, and double sinks. The lower level features a large amusement room with a beautiful gas-burning fireplace and built-in entertainment center. It also features a wet bar w/built-in wine rack.  The lower level also has a finished 3/4 bath, and a bedroom. Some additional features include: on a cul-de-sac, a brick & maintenance free exterior, in-ground sprinkler system, security system, 6-panel maple doors, and recessed lighting throughout!

Don’t miss this opportunity to own your own dream home!

For more information dial 1-800-230-4292 ext.4086

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-Jason Pichler

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If you or anyone you care about has been burdened by a mortgage that’s no longer manageable, you are well aware of how much the stress and uncertainty can cloud a person’s outlook. And the fact that millions of Americans are in this situation right now might not be much of a consolation.

The fact is, there are no easy answers.  There are, however, connected, qualified experts who are tapped into the best solutions based on individual circumstances, and are committed to helping financially distressed homeowners to make a fresh start.

That’s where we come in.

Helping clients to figure out their best course of action within a market that’s nothing like any of us have ever dealt with before requires an entirely new level of expertise and training. That’s why we’ve sought out the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation—the most recognized and respected training on distressed properties in the real estate industry.

We invite you to visit our website for more information at www.TeamFirnstahlHelps.com. Please pass along our contact information to someone you know who could benefit from a confidential consultation.

All our best to you in 2012,

Team Firnstahl

Visit www.ac-hs.org or for details!

  5486 Kalland Avenue NE, Albertville, MN 53301

· This beautiful home built in 2002 features 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3-car garage, 0.35 Acres & over 1,908 finished square feet!

· Great kitchen with center island, pantry & ample cupboard space!

· Spacious open layout!

· Fireplace in living room!

· Main floor laundry!

· Large deck overlooking big backyard!

· Great front porch!

· Quiet neighborhood!

· Close to many parks, schools, shopping, major highways, walking trails & outlet mall!

For more information dial 1-800-230-4292 ext. 5176

The percentage of distressed properties vs. total listings in Anoka County ranges from 24-42% depending on the city in question. Short sales & Foreclosures are financially and emotionally devastating for most homeowners. Jeff Firnstahl has dedicated his time to understanding the issues these owners are dealing with & is ready to help. Jeff became CDPE certified. A CDPE is a Certified Distressed Property Expert. Contact us today to discuss things in further detail.

You can find the past months' percentages by checking out the Local Market Conditions in our past blogs.

**The data used to make the chart is gathered from the MLS. The data in the MLS is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.**

-Paul & Karen Back

These are people who have played by the rules, made good decisions, and had every reason to believe that the American Dream of homeownership was in their hands.

Unemployment, underemployment and real estate market upheaval has derailed a lot of those dreams. Since 2007, 8.9 million homes have been lost to foreclosure.

Our mission is to keep you and anyone you care about from adding to that statistic.

The fact is, there are options to foreclosure—better options now than ever before.

As a team of Certified Distressed Property Experts (CDPE), we have the training and expertise to help financially distressed homeowners to make a positive fresh start. If you or anyone you care about is faced with an unmanageable mortgage, we can help.

We invite you to visit our website www.TeamFirnstahlHelps.com  for a copy of our recent report entitled, “Tipping the Scales Toward Foreclosure?”

Contact us today and let’s get started on a positive start to 2012!

**The numbers in the chart below were compiled from our local Northstar MLS. Numbers form the MLS are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.**

For more numbers check our Local Market Conditions.

 385 Laurel Avenue #106, St. Paul, MN 55102

•  Not a short sale or foreclosure!
•  One bedroom condo in great building!
•  Nice location close to parks and major highways!
•  Association Fee $117 month includes:

Sanitation, Snow/Lawn Care, Outside Maintenance, Hazard Insurance, Water/Sewer, Building Exterior, Security System, Professional Management, Shared Amenities

For more information dial 1-800-230-4292 ext.2797

The company mailing out the bills goes by a few names including Deed Retrieval Services, Record Retrieval Department or the Deed Retrieval Department. The bill appears to be official but DON'T BE FOOLED! It is not from the U.S. Government & isn't a bill. The small print event states "This offer serves as a solicitation for services and not be interpreted as a bill due."

Consumers who receive questionable offers or have concerns about mailings that appear to be official or have governmental ties, are encouraged to contact the Better Business Bureau (BBB) at 1-800-646-6222.

-Vera Popov

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As a team of real estate professionals who have earned the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, our mission is to ensure that you or anyone you care about does not add to that statistic.

The unfortunate fact is that so many homeowners who have played by the rules and never imagined that they could be facing foreclosure are now in a very tough situation.

More than one in four homeowners owes more on their mortgage than their home is worth. On top of that staggering statistic is the fact that millions of homeowners are unemployed, or underemployed and falling further behind every month.

Sound familiar? Rest assured you are not alone. 

If you feel that you are headed toward foreclosure, or if you are avoiding facing that fact, the sooner you reach out for help, the better your options.

As CDPE agents, we help distressed homeowners to work through every aspect of the denial and discouragement that accompanies a mortgage which is no longer manageable, and in the process, to move toward financial solvency.

If you or someone you care about is ready to tip the scales back toward financial solvency, contact us today and let’s get started.

With interest rates at historic lows, and incredible bargains available in our local market, more and more of our clients are investing their money in real estate. Watch this short video and find out how almost anyone can get started today with very little down!

Then contact Jake at 763-587-7200 or jake@teamfirnstahl.com  for a FREE consultation and to get a list of investment properties currently available in your area.

  10904 181st Lane NW, Elk River, MN 55330

· This great home built in 2001 features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a 2 –car garage & over 1,438 finished square feet!

· Lots of natural light throughout!

· Open layout featuring multiple levels, vaulted ceilings & loft!

· Informal dining room & breakfast area!

· Cozy gas-burning fireplace!

· Convenient patio!

· Close to many parks, schools, shopping, major highways & more!

Presented by: Team Firnstahl Real Estate Services

For more information dial 1-800-230-4292 ext.5157