Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate

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Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate Market is as hot as ever!!

It looks like a break in the weather as well as steady Real Estate Values the Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate market is getting a lot of attention lately.


It helps to have the number 1 school district in the state of Mn. Who wouldn't to raise a family on the beautiful shores of White Bear Lake.Speaking of the Lake recent heavy rains and initial steps by local authorities have White Bear Lake levels up considerably from their lows. I am confident that current planning along with future efforts will totally restore the shores of the lake to it's pristine beauty that families for decades.

Mahtomedi boasts a full list of modern conveniences including being located just 20 miles from the Downtowns of Minneapolis and St Paul.
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Actual Current Mahtomedi Listing by Wildwood Realty

Profesisonal opportunities abound for seasoned professionals as well as New and Young families.

 18 MN Cos. Make Fortune 500; 9 Move Up In Rank
Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate | Whitebear Lake Mn Real Estate | Birchwood Mn Real EstateEighteen Minnesota companies made this year’s Fortune 500 list of the largest public and closely held corporations in the  US.                                      
 
If you are thinking of listing a property or make a move in Mahtomedi Mn give me a call. Yale Norwick, Wildwood Realty
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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate Agents.

How to Choose a Great Listing Agent in Mahtomedi Mn.

Finding a Real Estate Agent in Mahtomedi, who will sell your home using a range of marketing tools to get you the best deal possible in a reasonable amount of time, all while charging a fair rate, takes some effort. Interview at least three candidates before you sign a contract.

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate | White Bear Lake Mn Real Estate | Birchwood Mn Real Estate |Grant Township MN Real EstateHere, are some very important questions you really want to ask so you can identify the best real estate agent to sell your property.

 

How much? Ask potential agents how much they think they can sell your home for. If two agents say $600,000 and the third says $700,000, think hard. It’s likely the high bid is an exaggeration to attract your business. In the trade it’s known as buying a listing. In the end, you’ll be the one who pays because the high price will scare away potential buyers before you inevitably drop the price.

How will you market it? Running a few classified ads in the local paper, listing it on the Internet and holding an open house shouldn’t be the only answers. The practitioner should be able to talk about what kinds of people are likely buyers and how he will reach out to those specific people.

What’s your specialty? If you’re selling a starter home in a community full of young families, hiring an agent who specializes in seniors is probably a bad idea. It doesn’t mean that if he only sells condos that he can’t sell a house, but he may not be geared up to do the best job.

What’s your fee? Forty-six percent of sellers Consumer Reports surveyed this year attempted to negotiate a lower commission rate. About 71 percent succeeded and those people were just as satisfied with the performance of their real estate agents as those who paid the standard 6 percent or more. In short, if you don’t ask, you don’t get.

Can I talk to one of your previous clients? Don’t let the answer to this question turn you off. It is a great question but we all know some people just don’t want to be bothered. A good realtor should be able to come up with one or two previous clients.



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Yale Norwick, Master Broker
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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate and The Challenges Ahead

Biggest challenge of 2014 Mahtomedi Mn. Real Estate Market

2013 was dubbed by some the year of the buyer, and 2014 is even stronger continuing to move up in the same direction... creating the year's biggest challenge... getting caught in the middle of a housing boom!

It has been a long time since we saw the flow of real estate as people sell one home and buy another. These market conditions seem to be back with a vengance... however, the shortage of inventory is making it difficult.
It is a little easier for those able to buy without selling their current home first, but when one sale is contingent upon another it can be stressful at least and oftentimes extremely frustrating as buyers compete with other buyers for limited properties for sale and ride the emotional roller coaster of trying to get all the pieces to fit together.

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It can be even more challenging to be caught in the middle of a housing domino chain. Take this example...
  • People have a townhouse to sell and have selected a house to buy
  • The sellers of the house they want to buy have selected another house to buy but the sellers of that house are also buying another house and their buyer must sell before they can buy that house
  • The people in the middle with the townhouse to sell have an interested buyer
  • Their potential buyer is downsizing, but she must sell her house first... will her buyers have a home to sell before they can buy?
Our interdependency has never been more apparent... and the excitement is even more jubliant when the pieces fall into place and you know the transition is happening just as it should!

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We provide full real estate services for only 4.7%. Our services include 18 pictures uploaded to MLS (which can be viewed on all real estate company websites & real estate search engines), a Craig's List posting, full-size lawn sign, brochures and in-home marketing material. Looking for a home…We represent buyers at no cost to the buyer.

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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate

How Setting the Right Price Can Help Sell a Home

Setting the asking price correctly can help you with a swift and successful sale. The first few weeks a home is for sale on the market is the best chance for selling a home at a good price, in a reasonable amount of time.


Because of the low inventory in markets across the United States, home buyers are searching the MLS listings every day, waiting for the right home to go on the market. If your home is priced right from the beginning, you will be in the best position to attract home buyer attention and sell the house for a good price within a time frame you can live with.

If your price is set too low, you might get a lot of attention and some lowball offers, but you stand a chance of losing out on thousands of dollars.  If your price is set too low, less people will come to look and offers to pay your impractical price will be few and far between. You could reduce your price, but by that time you will have likely missed out on home buyers who might have been interested.

How Are Prices Set?
Determining what an initial asking price should be involves research on the real estate market and judgment that comes from experience. The basic steps include, but are not limited to:
  • Assessing the homes against similar home in the neighborhood that have sold recently or are presently for sale.
  • Defining what features of the house make the home special among others currently up for sale in the area.
  • Deciding how much to invest in improvements that could increase the marketability of the home to earn the best sale price.
A good sale price will be close to the market value of the house, which is continuously shifting. Setting the right price from the beginning results in a fair-dollar sale in a realistic timeframe, but it takes some knowledge. Pricing a home for sale is where a good real estate agent can be of great assistance.

If you would like a free home value analysis give us a call

Yale Norwick
Wildwood Realty
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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate, When do homes sell?

When Do Properties Sell in the Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake area?

When do properties sell? March and April and May constitute the heart of the spring market and the busiest time of the year in the Mahtomedi and White Bear Lake real estate market.


The pace of sales slows in the summer months of June and July and August. This may be attributed Mn taking their vacations in this timeframe That said, there is still good activity in the market in these months.

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Indeed, a pool of new buyers who will be looking to joining the states number 1 school district often look enter the market at this time, with the idea of being settled before the new school year in September.

The fall market runs from just after Labor Day until mid November. With summer vacations finished and folks back in the saddle for the new school year, the fall market is a time of increased activity for those buyers still looking to close before the end of the calendar year.

The winter market is the slowest time – November and December and January. The holidays and darkness early in the evening generally mean fewer properties for sale and fewer buyers looking to buy. Now and then, a buyer can get a bargain in the winter market in fact this is a great time for buyers.

The new year brings the early advent of the spring market. Late January into February is a transitional moment in the market. Depending on the weather, the winter market can drag on or the spring market can get an early start. This is an interesting time for a buyer to be looking, as there is generally a bit less pressure.

If you are interested in a free market analysis of your Real Estate Property in Mahtomedi or White Bear Lake area, feel free to give us a call.

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Yale Norwick
Wildwood Realty
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651-426-5232

Sunday, April 6, 2014

Are planning on listing your Mahtomedi, Dellwood, Grant Township home? 

 

We have many free services that can give you a new perspective on how long it may take to sell and what the best price is for your home to be listed for.

 
READY to Make a Move? If you are buying, selling or relocating to Mahtomedi Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give me, Yale Norwick of Wildwood Realty, a call or visit my website for a FREE Relocation information .
 
 I specialize in properties in the north and east Twin Cities metro area including Mahtomedi, Dellwood, White Bear Lake, Pine Springs, Grant Township, Stillwater and many other homes in Washington County in Minnesota.
 
I have represented many families in this area and I have a great understanding of this area. From schools and churches to leadership organizations. This portion of the east Mtero has it all.
 
Contact us today for a free home valuation!!
And we always offer an industry low % 4.7 selling commission.
 

Yale Norwick

Wildwood Realty

651-426-5232 

Monday, March 31, 2014

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The Hottest Real Estate Market in Mn is Mahtomedi

Well maybe we are biased because not only do we list Real Estate properties for sale in Mahtomedi, we also introduce new families to this wonderful community.

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate | Mahtomedi Mn Realtors | Real Estate White Bear Lake MnMahtomedi is located on the South East shore of White Bear lake, Mn. This small town started out as a vacation destination for St Paul residents and grew to become the town is today.

This is one of many towns that surround White Bear Lake like Dellwood and Birchwood.

Each community offers pleasant small town living for those that are just starting out or families that have made a name for themselves and want to spread their wings a bit. Whether you want a couple acres to roam with your kids and horses or if you are looking for a low maintenance property or even newly designed Townhomes Mahtomedi has you covered.


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This area also features arts and entertainment centers like the Big Top Chataqua arts and heritage center to easy access to the Lake Shore Players historic White Bear lake Playhouse. Heck we even just hosted a TED Conference.

Dellwood Mn Real Estate | Dellwood Mn Realtors | Mahtomedi even has a great history of colorful characters and houses, you may live just down the street from a home that was used as a speakeasy, or hideout for Ma Barker or John Dillinger.






Come visit Mahtomedi, Mn Minnesota's number 1 school District with proud ties to companies like 3m and Honeywell

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Sunday, March 23, 2014

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Are you  buying or selling a home in Mahtomedi Mn?


 Whether you are thinking of buying a new home upgrading into a larger home to accommodate your growing family or perhaps you thinking of downsizing and moving away from these cold mn. winters. The time is right to consider making your move. In all cases Wildwood Realty can help you make the right decision.

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Mahtomedi Real Estate offers up a little bit for everyone old and young. Mahtomedi has great summer and yes I know (winter) activities, parks and access to major attractions, Mahtomedi Mn also boasts the number one school district in the state of Mn. 

Buyers have opportunities to look at a wide variety of properties from rural with lots of land to in town

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properties that offer wooded lots close to the lake.

Contact Yale Norwick, owner of Wildwood Realty and long time resident himself.
Yale understands the area it's people and dyanmics that make up this wonderful community.

Wildwood Realty offers free home market analysis for would be sellers, and a low %4.25 commissions.
We know that getting the most out of the sale of your property is important to you. We beat the big guys with great service knowledge of the area,  and a low low commission rate.

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Call us today so we can make you aware of what your options are or what options you may have.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Sell Your Mahtomedi Mn Home Fast!!!!


6 Simple Ways to Sell Your Mahtomedi Mn  Home Fast!!

 

 

By Yale Norwick, Wildwood Realty, MN March, 11, 2013


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Selling a home can be an extremely stressful process. Between staging your home and having to leave every weekend for open houses, it's no surprise that people selling their homes often cringe at the prospect. Even when the market is strong and homes are selling relatively quickly this can seem as a daunting task at best.


If you're looking to sell your home in Mahtomedi, Mn. and want some quick moves to improve it that won't ruin your budget, start with these six easy things you can do to freshen up the sight, smell and overall feeling of your home.

Get Your Carpets Cleaned. Your nose learns to block out certain smells that you may be used to, which is why it's critical to clean your carpets. The smells you are used to, especially if you have pets, will be very obvious to visitors and are buyer turnoffs. To eliminate odors, it's best to work with a professional cleaning company, but renting a cleaner and doing it yourself may still be an option.

Fix the small stuff.We all have little things around the house that we've been meaning to fix, like a leaking faucet or some cracked grout. Fix them! When buyers see something small that's broken, they immediately start to think about other things they can't see that might be broken as well. If you can't be troubled to fix a leaky faucet, will you have fixed a leaky roof?

Pressure wash your exterior walls and walkways. Over time, dirt and grime accumulate on your home's exterior walls and walkways. Rent a pressure washer, and give all those surfaces a good spray. If your home is relatively small, you can get away with using an electric washer. If it's bigger, go with a gas-powered one. If you are spraying siding or brick, you can spray as hard as you want. If you're spraying grout or a painted surface, move the nozzle back a little because the higher pressure can damage surfaces. You'll be amazed at how different your home will look afterward.



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Paint over walls with neutral colors. Painting your walls neutralizes any crazy colors you absolutely love, but a potential homebuyer might not. Choose neutral colors that don't stand out, and you won't risk turning someone off. Next, give your walls a fresh start. Remove your wall hangings,fill in holes and paint over the scuffs and marks left from living in your home. If you don't want to repaint entire walls, touch up trim and doorways to give the room a cleaner look without the huge time investment.

Toss anything broken or damaged. Go through your home and throw out anything that is broken or damaged. It sounds silly to say, but we often get used to certain things such as a cracked planter pot or broken outdoor light. It takes just a few minutes to walk around and clear your home of broken things that you simply haven't gotten around to dealing with. While you're at it, replace any light fixtures or exterior light bulbs that have burned out. This helps boost curb appeal should visitors come during the more dimly lit hours.

Display important documents. This is everything from your title to the manuals, warranty and purchase information for all your home appliances and improvements. If you recently replaced your water heater, put that information right next to your water heater. For buyers, it's comforting to know that it has a 10-year warranty and was replaced just last year – so let them know.

If you have any questions about what may be the most effective things you can do to increase the value of your home for the least amount of money with the largest return give us a call.

We have helped dozens of homeowners sell their homes in the Mahtomedi area.

Yale Norwick
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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate a Sellers Market In 2014

With inventory low and demand high, sellers will find 2014 a good year to list their Mahtomedi, Mn. homes. 


 Existing home inventory levels are low for homes in this Washington County community that is full of smaller homes and townhomes perfect for the first time home buyer. 

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 This area definitely has all the indications of turning into a seller’s market, where sellers have the negotiating advantage. With continued low interest rates, home buyers are still out their looking for the perfect place to call home despite record-breaking snowfalls. Home owners considering selling in 2014 hoping to get the most leverage from the improved market should consider listing their homes before the spring market hits and there is additional competition.

New listings were up but closed sales were up even more so inventory levels remain low creating a bit of a seller’s market.

 READY to Make a Move? If you are buying, selling or relocating to Minnesota and need help from a professional REALTOR®, give us a call or visit our website for a FREE Valuation of your home. 


I am a member of the community as well as a business owner. I have been a 2 time Mayor, a member of the American Legion. Our kids went to school in Mahtomedi, so we know the area and we know the great people that make up this community.

Yale Norwick, Owner
Wildwood Realty, Representing Buyers and Sellers of Real Estate in Mahtomedi, Mn
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Sunday, March 2, 2014

Mahtomedi MN Homes are Affordable

Mahtomedi Mn Mortgage Availability Improves

Written by Blanche Evans on Sunday, 23 February 2014 12:11 pm
 
According to a new survey from Fannie Mae, credit availability is improving. For the first time in over three years, the majority of consumers believe it's easier to get a mortgage.

Doug Duncan, Fannie Mae's chief economist said, "The gradual upward trend in this indicator during the last few months bodes well for the housing recovery and may be contributing to this month's increase in consumers' intention to buy rather than rent their next home."
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) says consumers are correct - credit availability has increased, particularly in the jumbo and refinance loan markets.
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Explained Mike Fratatoni, chief economist for the MBA, "The market continues to adapt to the new QM [Qualified Mortgage] regulation by eliminating products that do not fit inside of the QM box. This tightening is being offset, both in the market for higher balance loans, where lenders continue to loosen terms for jumbo loans, and in the refi market, where more lenders are offering streamline refinance program.

But there could be other reasons that credit is more available. Credit reporting agency Transunion announced that the mortgage delinquency rate for the fourth quarter of 2013 was 3.85 percent, down from 5.08 percent.
Delinquencies have been steadily declining over the past two years, while improved home sales and rising prices have allowed many homeowners on the edge of delinquency to sell their homes and get into something more affordable.

Credit has been extraordinarily tight since 2008, as lenders struggled with federal claims of mortgage fraud. For years, lenders raised credit standards beyond what was required to qualify for federally guaranteed loans and loans destined for purchase by the securities industry.
As the government leveled fines and made repayment settlements with many of the big banks, lenders are more willing to make mortgage loans. With the most toxic loans before 2008 foreclosed and disposed, lenders have more confidence in loans generated since them.
In fact, Transunion also reported that more loans were generated to borrowers with less-than-perfect credit in Q4 2013.

"We are on the downward slope of the mortgage delinquency curve, so we expect to continue seeing delinquency rates that have not been seen for several years," said Steve Chaouki, head of financial services for TransUnion.

With job gains growing, relatively low interest rates available and a tight supply of homes insuring equity gains, mortgage delinquencies should continue declining, and buyers should feel more confident in their decision to buy a home in 2014.

If you are interested in looking into home ownership in the White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Stillwater are
give us a call our consultations are always free and if we list your property we always only charge a %4.5
fee at closing nothing up front!!!

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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate, Wildwood Realty, Always % 4.7 Commission

 

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Services Offered by Discount and Traditional Real Estate Firms.

Most Discount Real Estate Services in Minnesota offer many of the same services as your Traditional Real Estate Companies. Below is a list of common IDENTICAL SERVICES offered by both a typical Discount Minnesota Real Estate Broker/Agent and a typical Traditional Real Estate Company.
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  • Listing input in the local MLS systems. (In Atlanta the FMLS and GAMLS)
  • Additional Website Marketing on nationally recognized websites.
  • Photos: 25 Photos of your home.
  • Seller Representation through out the listing agreement.
  • Contract Negotiations.
  • Yard Signs & Directional Signs.
  • Marketing Flyers
  • Comparative Market Analysis for assistance in pricing your home.
  • Lock Box for agent access.
  • Showing and Feedback Reports,
  • Answer Buyer agent and/or potential buyer phone calls.
  • Schedule Closing.
  • Attend Closing.
  • Show property to potential buyer(s)
  • List until sold.
  • Still Image Virtual Tours.

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Tuesday, February 18, 2014

7 ways to improve your chance of selling your Mahtomedi Mn. Home

7 ways to increase your home's curb appeal, If you plan on selling your home in Mahtomedi Mn.


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If your home is on the market, you might be feeling some despair right now. After all, you're right on the cusp of the busiest real-estate buying season. Your home and your "curb appeal" need to look amazing right now, especially because many buyers are likely doing initial drive-bys before they schedule a showing.

The problem? In many parts of the country, the grass is still dormant. The tulips are just poking out of the ground, and spring hasn't quite sprung yet. It may be tempting to let the outside of your home slide until the weather warms up, but many buyers are out right now.

So is there anything you can do to improve your home's curb appeal for potential buyers? You bet there is. Here are seven things.

1. Get out the power washer
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Your home has taken a beating over the winter. The front porch likely has a layer of dirt and salt scum, and the windows could probably use a good washing. Rent or borrow a power washer and give the exterior of your home a good cleaning. Go over the windows with cleaner and follow this spring-cleaning checklist to make sure everything is spotless.

2. Clean out flower beds
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You might not have flowers coming up in your beds yet, but make sure they're presentable. Trim dormant ornamental grasses and hostas to the ground, and clean out any leaves and sticks that piled up in the winter.



3. Trim branches
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If you haven't already done so, go out to the street and make sure that no shrubs or low-hanging tree branches block the view of your home. You want potential buyers to get a clear look at the house when they drive by. If there are any obstructions, trim them back now.


4. Prune flowering shrubs
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Flowering shrubs should be pruned after they've flowered. Plants such as forsythias and rhododendrons might be blooming now, or they will be soon. It's important to shape these shrubs for the best visual effect, but hold off until their flowers have faded. This will keep the plant healthy and give you — or the next homeowner — more buds next year.

5. Plant in containers
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It might still be too cold in your part of the country to put annuals in the bed, but you can add life and color to your yard with container gardening. Buy some colorful pots and fill them with vibrant flowers. You can place pots on your front porch, going down your front steps or even in your flower beds.

6. Look at your gutters
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If you have leaves and sticks hanging out of your gutters from winter storms, drag out the ladder and clean them out. Your home must look trim and tidy, and dirty gutters are an eyesore to potential buyers.




7. Add mulch
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Mulch always looks a bit sad after winter; it gets spread around and blown about. Adding a thick new layer of mulch can work wonders for your home's curb appeal.




Yale Norwick
Owner
Wildwood Realty, Mahtomedi Mn. Real Estate
651-426-5232
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Thursday, February 13, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Homes are Selling Fast

Reports and statistics continue to show that our local Mahtomedi Mn. real estate market is improving, you might be thinking about listing your home for sale this Spring!


Well we have good news for you… the Spring market is here! Despite the winter weather we’ve been experiencing, we are still seeing lots of activity on homes in many price ranges around the northeast metro area in the Twin Cities..



Before you list your Mahtomedi, Mn. home for sale, there are a few bits of homework that will help you position your home for sale when your listing goes active.

1. Look at your home from the road. Your curb appeal is the first opportunity to make an impression on potential buyers. As the snow melts, clean out those flower beds. Trim up the shrubs and add a pop of color to your entrance with a seasonal wreath or topiary. Make sure your front door looks welcoming, free of any chipping/peeling paint and that your windows are clean letting lots of light into your home.

2. Stage your home. This doesn’t require a professional stager, although your home will stand out even more if you do use one, but take cues from home design magazines to get your home in showing shape. Neutralize your rooms – this includes paint colors, furniture placement and personal possessions. By neutralizing your home, you are allowing the buyers to envision themselves living in your home. They’ll have an easier time seeing their furniture, their family photos and their kids growing up in your home if they don’t have to look past your specific design elements.

3. Know where your house stands. This goes from the roof to the windows and all the mechanicals. The easiest way to know how things are working is to have a home inspection. This gives you the opportunity to find any defects that your home may have and fix them before you get into a contract and are negotiating with a potential buyer. You can also offer a copy of the home inspection to buyers to eliminate any fears they may have about writing an offer on your home.

To get a professional opinion of what your home’s value is and how you can best get it ready to sell, contact Wildwood Realty today.  We have a pulse on the local market giving you the seller’s advantage! Visit our website wildwoodrealtymn to get a tfree price evaluation today.

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Saturday, February 8, 2014

What is your Mahtomedi Mn Property Worth?

Wildwood Realty is offering free Real Estate Value Comparisons for Mahtomedi residents.


If you are currently considering listing your Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate Property Wildwood Realty will give you a no obligation evaluation based on properties in your neighborhood that have sold recently.
This gives you an apples to apples comparison as to what your home is really worth.

Wildwood Realty is a locally owned and operated Mahtomedi Real Estate Company. We have lived in the Mahtomedi area and raised our family here in the Mahtomedi School District.

Fun fact: Mahtomedi used to be home to gangsters like John Dillinger and Ma Barker. Mahtomedi is featured prominently in the book, "Dillinger Slept Here" and some of their speakeasy's and hangouts are still standing to this day.

Mahtomedi Real Estate Values have decreased less thru this last recession than some surrounding suburbs. In fact over the last 12 months it looks like we have made most of those losses back.
Mahtomedi Real estate sells fast! Since we are a highly sought after community with great schools and easy access to both St Paul and Mpls.

Should you decide to list your Mahtomedi property you should know Wildwood Realty charges only 4.7% sale commission. You get a free MLS listing, postings in all major local Real Estate websites and a team that is dedicated to getting you the highest price offer for your home

Contact
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Monday, February 3, 2014

5 Reasons to Hire a Real Estate Professional in Mahtomedi Mn.




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We are often asked if it makes sense to hire a real estate professional when buying or selling a home. We always emphatically answer – YES!
Here are five reasons why:

PAPERWORK

An agent will help with all disclosures and paperwork necessary in today’s heavily regulated environment. This helps remove much of the liability a buyer or seller could face.

EXPERIENCE

Navigating today’s real estate and mortgage processes can be like walking through a minefield of challenges. Real estate professionals are well educated in and experienced with the entire sales process.

NEGOTIATIONS

Negotiating such a large financial transaction can get tricky. Agents act as a ‘buffer’ in negotiations with all parties throughout the entire transaction.

PRICING

Real estate professionals help buyers and sellers understand the true real estate value of a property in today’s market. This is crucial when setting the price on a listing or on an offer to purchase.

UNDERSTANDING OF CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS

There is a plethora of housing information available today. The challenge is that some information appears to be in direct conflict with other pieces of information. A true real estate professional can simply and effectively explain today’s real estate headlines and decipher what they mean to you.

If you are interested in selling a property getting a free property evaluation or just testing the Real estate waters Give us a call. We are a locally owned and operated Real Estate Office. We understand Mahtomedi Real Estate because we have lived and raised our kids here.

 Yale Norwick, Owner
Wildwood Realty Mn.
651-426-5232












Saturday, January 25, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Homes For Sale

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate and Free Home Value Analysis

 

A home evaluation is a report that is prepared by Wildwood Realty which compares your property to similar properties on the market. 

 

Included in the report will be homes currently for sale through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and possibly For Sale By Owner (FSBO) and homes recently sold through the MLS and FSBO. It is NOT an appraisal, merely an estimate of value based on features and condition of your home compared to other homes in your area.

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate Homes for Sale


We offer a free home evaluation so you can find out how much your home may be worth in today's real estate market. Please provide me with the some of the following information about the property you are selling and I will either mail or e-mail you the report and make myself available to review the report and answer any questions you may have.
You may also sign up to receive automatic emails for each sold home and/or new listings in your area!

Wildwood Realty
Yale Norwick, Owner
Mahtomedi, Mn Homes for Sale
651-426-5232
 

 



Monday, January 20, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Homes for Sale

Do your kids like to go to school? Do your kids kick and scream all the way to the bus stop?

At Mahtomedi, Kids love to go to school, and there are Homes available in all price ranges so you can see it for yourself.



Homes for sale in Mahtomedi Mn
Mahtomedi High School is the No. 1 high school in the state in a U.S. News & World Report ranking based on student test performance.
The high school boasted the top rank in the state in the online ranking agency’s annual list of top U.S. high schools. Mahtomedi was ranked 226 nationally. The school has earned spots in the top five on   several prior occasions; last year it was ranked No. 3.

According to Principal Kathe Nickleby, the high rankings bring statewide attention to what locals have known all along: “It’s an amazing place here in Mahtomedi.”
The principal credited the high value placed upon and the support given to education across the community as the primary contributor to the school’s success.
“It’s a nice affirmation to have that public recognition of the hard work of our students, our staff and our parents,” she said.



 I love Mahtomedi! I went to Mahtomedi Public Schools from preschool to high school graduation. The technology that the schools have in each building is very up to date, the text books are well written, the majority of the teachers know how to teach, and the close connection with teachers and students is amazing. Mahtomedi is not small nor big, but it will be considered big or small compared to other places, to me it's the perfect size being right in the middle. The options available for students to further their education through PSEO, work, and AP classes is outstanding. Being one of the top rated schools in MN I would like my kids to go to Mahtomedi too. Another thing is that many generations have gone through the school district. Highly recommended! Go Zephyrs! 

Wouldn't you love it if your kinds went to Mahtomedi?    
Contact Yale Norwick @ WildWood Realty
Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate, Locally Owned and Operated.
651-426-5233








Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate for Sellers

Mahtomedi Real Estate is heating up and that is great news for sellers.


The Real Estate Markets are heating up across the country but rising rates could cool off this trend. That makes this a great time to evaluate the prospect of selling your Mahtomedi home.

Another plus for sellers is the recent naming of Mahtomedi School District 832 as Minnesotas number One school district.

With pre college engineering programs leading the way college graduates have a great shot at scholarships to some of the nations leading Engineering Colleges. It doesn't hurt that Mn is also home to more fortune 500 businesses than any other state in the union. This gives your graduates a great chance to work closer to home and contribute to the state schools and communities that gave them such a great head start in their careers.

If you have been considering selling your home in Mahtomedi  WildWood Realty is the best place to start free market evaluations and the Lowest standard sales commission rate available.

WildWood Realty has the advantage over other Realtors simply for the fact that we are locally owned and operated and we moved here for the same reason most families do. For the great schools and high quality of life.

Contact
Yale Norwick
WildWood Realty
651-426-5232
www.wildwoodrealtymn.com


Thursday, January 9, 2014

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate Homes Over 300,000

Mahtomedi Mn Homes for sale range in price from starter homes to Executive Estates.


http://www.wildwoodrealtymn.com/mahtomedi_school_district_homes_over_300k_27818.html

Mahtomedi Minnesota Real Estate


Wildwood Realty has been representing real estate buyers and sellers in the Mahtomedi area for over 25 years. 

Beautiful surroundings excellent schools and a small town lifestyle on the edge of one of the United States most active metro areas.

If you are interested in Listing a home or Viewing homes in the Mahtomedi, Dellwood, White Bear Lake, Willernie area, contact Yale Norwick with locally owned Wildwood Realty

Yale Norwick
Wildwood Realty
Mahtomedi Mn Licensed Real Estate Brokers
651-426-5232

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Mahtomedi School District 832 Community Organizations

Mahtomedi Mn School District 832  

is a great place to raise a family. We are ranked the number one school district in the state of Mn. Our community is diverse and offers a little something for everyone.

We have abundant parks and trails for the outdoor lovers and we are only 8 miles from the historic st croix scenic river way.

We also offer many solutions for faith based organizations and fraternal organizations such as Kramer Berg American Legion, which has contributed back over 2.5 million dollars to the community over 20 years.

Some other Fath based opportunities include.



 
mahtomedi mn faith based organizations school district 832
St Andrews Lutheran Church

St. Andrew's

Welcome to St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

An ELCA Church in St Paul, MN

 

St. Andrew's is a community of faith that welcomes you! We invite you to come as you are. We are here to serve you and your family. We are here to help you grow in faith and to equip you for one of the greatest joys in all of life -- to use your God given gifts to make a difference in the world in the name of Christ. St. Andrew's is a participating member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA).



mahtomedi mn catholic church
St Jude Catholic Church




St. Jude of the Lake is a warm, vibrant and faith filled community with many ministries in which to be involved. Our shared Christian experience doesn't end with Sunday worship - it begins there!


 




Welcome to the website of First Christian Church in Mahtomedi, Minnesota
We are an intimate faith community located in the northern suburb of Mahtomedi Mn..  First Christian is a church that can be best described in three words: faith, service and community


As you can see we have a deep faith based community with many places for your family to experience it's whorshipping needs.

If you are interested in relocating your family to the Mahtomedi Mn School District 832 please feel free to give us a call.

Yale Norwick
WildWood Realty
25 years serving Mahtomedi Mn District 832 Real Estate Needs.
651-426-5232