As many have noted, one of the biggest changes to the Twin Cities and national housing markets was the sudden influx and subsequent absorption of distressed properties. "Distressed" simply refers to any new listing, active listing or closed sale where the lender either owns the property (foreclosure) or the property was sold for less than the outstanding amount owed on the mortgage (short sale). | READ MORE |
Help promote goodwill throughout our great state and cultivate civic responsibility within the real estate community. During this week, volunteer at an organization familiar to you or participate in a furniture dresser build (it is exactly what it sounds like) on April 22 (MAAR partnered with Bridging). | MORE | REGISTER
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April 8, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., @ MAAR Learn about the Costa Rica real estate market while enjoying a delicious lunch. Our guest speaker is Nick Halverson. | REGISTER
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Only members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the Canadian Real Estate Association can call themselves REALTORS®. And only REALTORS® are allowed to use the new .REALTOR domain. In a complicated online world, it doesn't get any easier to let prospects and clients know you adhere to our code of ethics and professionalism - and are a source they can trust. For a limited time, you can get a domain for 10% off. To get the discount click here and use the Promo Code: discount | MORE | WATCH VIDEO
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Second Quarter MLS fee payment of $117 is due March 31, 2015. Login to view more details, pay your bill and manage your account. If you are an auto pay subscriber, payment will be submitted on March 24. If you have questions about your bill, contact accounting@mplsrealtor.com. For all other inquiries, visit www.mplsrealtor.com. | FEE SCHEDULE |
REALTORS® Support the Housing Community: Compassionate about people? Want to make a difference in the housing community? Join the MAAR Foundation Committee. View the MAAR Foundation webpage, Volunteer applications are due Tuesday, March 24. | APPLY |
It's 10 minutes before your scheduled call with an agent, client, or vendor, and it hits you. Are you calling them, or are they calling you? Once you have that figured out, what number are you calling? Their office? A conference call-in number? Cut through the confusion by using Callr. |
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Have rents gone up enough to get renters to lean toward homeownership again? That's the question of the moment. With mortgage rates remaining low, the time may be ripe for renters to invest in something beyond a 12-month lease as rental affordability is beginning to border on unaffordability. |
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PICK OF THE WEEK -
City of Chaska
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Ever since Johnny Cash mentioned Chaska in the fourth verse of his November 1962 number one hit "I've Been Everywhere," a wide array of folks have wanted to call the city home. Seriously. The city's population nearly doubled between the 1960 and 1970 Census. That's not entirely atypical of second or third ring suburbs at the time, but like my dad says, "Don't ruin a good story with facts." | MORE |
March 25 & 26, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., @ MAAR This comprehensive set of courses covers the specialty from top to bottom. Some of the topics include: Agency Relationships, Disclosure and Conflicts, Services Provided, Standard of Care and Risk Management, Building a Buyer Representation Business, Protecting the Broker and Negotiating. | REGISTER
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April 7, 9:45 - 11:00 a.m., @ MAAR
Presenter, Zoe Liston presents "Size Matters! How to Accurately Measure a Home." Enjoy a light breakfast and fabulous drawing sponsored by Meg Chiodo of Royal Credit Union. |
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2014-15 Required Module 1: MN Disclosure Law
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April 14, 1:00 - 4:45 p.m., @ MAAR This course includes the proper disclosures required by sellers, including selling property "as is" and the liability sellers can incur for non-compliance. | REGISTER |
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April 16-17, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., @ MAAR The course provides a comprehensive foundation of skill development, training and resources to help real estate professionals represent the interests of sellers in today's marketplace. | REGISTER |
Yo Pro New Construction Home Tour & Tech Demo |
April 23, noon - 1:00 p.m., @ 4209 Utica Ave. S., St. Louis Park
Join us for a tour of this beautiful new build in St. Louis Park. We'll also have Brandon Doyle and Bryn Erickson discussing 3D Virtual walkthroughs and demonstrating new VR technology. |
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May 6, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Marriott Northwest Join us for a day of tips and tools that can help you grow your business not just for today but for your future. The day will include sessions on understanding the different generations, data security issues we face, blending technology and face-to-face relationships to be successful and creating a reputation in the age of commodities in order to be the agent of choice. | REGISTER
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Geoffrey Lossing
Better Homes and Gardens
Eric Mahutga
KW Classic Rlty NW
Zaher Mailatyar
K Hovnanian Homes
Viktoria Masotto
Results Support Services
Jacob Milton
Results Support Services
Michelle Mischo
Fitzpatrick Realty
Teresa Mitchell
Edina Realty
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Mirian Molina
Molina Realtors
Michele Montserrat
Coldwell Banker Burnet
David Motes
Keller Williams Classic Rlty NW
Charles Nelson
Real Estate Trader of MN
Ranjit Patil
Coldwell Banker Burnet
Carmen Patino
RE/MAX Homes
Wayne Pedersen
Wayne Pedersen
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