Mahtomedi Mn, Birchwood Mn, Dellwood Mn Real Estate

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 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.

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.

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

Wildwood Realty, Mahtomedi Mn
Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate | Birchwood Mn Real Estate | Dellwood Mn Real Estate
Everyday Low Commissions of only %4.7 for sellers
651-426-5232

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate, Wildwood Realty

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.

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

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.

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

Wildwood Realty

Mahtomedi Mn Real Estate Agents

651-426-5232

651-263-7531

 

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

 

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.

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
Wildwood Realty, Serving, Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, Stillwater etc
651-426-5232

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. 

 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
651-426-5232





                      

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.

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!!!

Yale Norwick
Wildwod Realty, MN 
651426-5232