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Rent-To-Buy

Friday, June 26, 2009
by Team Firnstahl

In today's market many buyers and sellers are checking into rent-to-buy or lease-options on homes. CNNMoney.com recently had a great article about the advantages and disadvantages of this option.

"NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- With buyers scarce and financing tight, some home sellers are offering rent-to-buy options to potential buyers. In fact, there's been enough of a spike in interest that ForSaleByOwner.com added it as a search option on the site, says spokesman Eric Mangan."

Click here to read the entire article!

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Netta Shores Street Project Approved

Thursday, June 25, 2009
by Team Firnstahl

The City Council in Ham Lake has approved a contract with Dresel Contracting of Chisago City for the reconstruction of the streets in Netta Shores. They will aslo be improving the stormwater treatment system by adding a concrete curb and gutter. The water will flow into a new pond in Netta Shores Park.

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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Wednesday, June 24, 2009
by Team Firnstahl

Home buyers can now apply the Federal Housing Administration's $8,000 tax credit when purchasing a home. FHA will now allow qualified home buyers use the tax credit to either make a larger down payment, cover closing costs, or buy down their interest rate. For further details click here!

 

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Coon Rapids "Summer in the City"

Tuesday, June 23, 2009
by Team Firnstahl

Meet your neighbors and talk about neighborhood issues Wednesday, June 24th from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. at Rockslide Park. There will be ice cream treats, updates on reinvestment projects, a walk through the neighborhood with City Council, fire trucks, police cars, public works displays & a clean up event by ACE Solid Waste. The FREE clean up is from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. and is for trash items only. They will not be accepting: furniture, mattresses, yard waste, hazardous materials, tires, recycling, electronics, or appliances. You can contact the recycling Center at 763-785-6485 for disposal of those items.

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Annual Block Training

Monday, June 22, 2009
by Team Firnstahl

The Coon Rapids Neighborhood Watch groups are having their annual block captain training on June 24th at 7pm at the Coon Rapids Civic Center (rooms A and B). The Police Department puts it on the discuss issues related to the neighborhood watch program. With a loss of state aid money the position of Crime Prevention Specialist was eliminated and the responsibilities were absorbed by four police officers. At this session they will discuss the new rental licensing ordinance, Night to Unite, resource guides, crime prevention supplies & more. The training session is also open to the public.

RSVP to Officer Des Toninato  at D.Toninato@coonrapids.mn.gov.

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Beautiful Townhome Near Parks, Trails & Shopping!

Sunday, June 21, 2009
by Team Firnstahl

* This nice townhome built in 2006 features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, over 1,643 finished square feet and a 2 car underground heated garage!

* Stunning kitchen with ample cupboard/counter space, breakfast bar, and stainless steel appliances!

* Gas fireplace and built-in shelves in living room!

* Spacious master bedroom with master walk-thru bath featuring dual vanities and separate whirlpool tub and shower!

* Nice, open floor plan with big windows that bring in tons of natural light!

* Close to many parks, trails, and shopping!

FOR MORE DETAILS & CURRENT PRICE INFO, SIMPLY DIAL 1-800-230-4292 EXT. 4176.

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30th Annual Summerfest

Tuesday, June 16, 2009
by Team Firnstahl

The 30th Annual Summerfest at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Anoka takes place June 19th - 21st. There will be live entertainment, a giant raffle, bingo, games, rides, pull tabs, Mexican dinner,5k Fun Run, classic car show & more! Admission is free so bring the entire family! 

 

For more information visit www.ststephenchurch.org/News/summerfest.shtml.

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Pioneer Days in St. Francis

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
by Team Firnstahl

 

The Pioneer Days celebration begins June 12th in St. Francis! 

The many activities include: FREE cotton candy from Village Bank, the carnival lights up at 5pm, teens can dance the night away for $5, karaoke, softball and volleyball tournaments, displays of street rods/custom cars/motorcycles, petting zoo, turtle race, scholarship pageant, fireworks & more! 

For a complete list of activities & times click on http://www.stfrancis.govoffice.com and then click on events.

 

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Licensing for Single-Family Rentals in Andover

Monday, June 08, 2009
by Team Firnstahl

 

Single-family home rentals in Andover will have to be licensed effective in July. The licensing is meant to address foreclosures and preserving the quality of housing. While many are opposed to the licensing many believe it is a good service. For details on the new ordinance click here!


 

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Prices & Sales in the Neighborhood May 2009

Sunday, June 07, 2009
by Team Firnstahl

Prices & Sales in the Neighborhood May 2009

 

 

Area

 

New Listings

 

Total Number of Homes for Sale

 

 

Pending

 

Average List Price on New Listings

 

Number of Closed Listings

 

Average Sale Price

Andover

762

72

280

77

272,761

42

239,748

Anoka

769

25

107

32

201,319

25

135,640

Coon Rapids

767

98

384

124

172,971

65

124,871

Champlin

366

39

159

49

267,471

21

192,711

Ramsey

760

54

198

48

242,330

36

165,978

Blaine

764

106

460

132

253,830

74

201,699

Ham Lake

707

22

145

27

299,248

18

207,140

Elk River

756

48

236

47

229,609

30

160,197

 

Totals

464

1969

536

242,442

311

178,487

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

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