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Will The Real List of Homes for Sale Please Stand Up

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Ken Horst

Ever since people discovered the Internet, companies and websites have battled for the title of “Most Real Estate Listings in one place”.  With average real estate commissions nationwide hovering around $12,000*, it’s no wonder that companies are fighting over search … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Ways People Start the Home Buying Process

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Ken Horst

This list comes out every year as part of a larger survey, the National Association of Realtors Survey of Home Buyers and Sellers.  Year over year the methods used for finding a home don’t change much but the percentages of … Continue reading →

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Edina Realty Listings May Be Harder to Find Online

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Ken Horst

We’ve all heard the 3 most important things in real estate are 1. Location; 2. Location; and 3. Location and to a certain extent, that’s accurate.  With the recent decision by Edina Realty to stop syndicating their listings to third … Continue reading →

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Top 20 Real Estate Pros on Twitter

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Ken Horst

As the number of Twitter users continues to grow, recently hitting the 200 million mark, more and more real estate agents are discovering that Twitter is a great way to connect with home buyers and sellers.  Realtor’s are finding that … Continue reading →

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How To Choose The Best Realtor to Sell Your Home

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Ken Horst

It’s safe to say that the real estate market hasn’t been easy these past few years. Home sales are down nationwide and median home prices have also been on a downward spiral, primarily due to all the foreclosures and short … Continue reading →

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3 Great Tools for First Time Home Buyers

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Ken Horst

Spring is finally here, at least in Minnesota, and with spring comes many things like warmer temps, longer days and home buyers.  That’s right, if you didn’t already know it, spring is generally a good season for real estate. This … Continue reading →

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