Nearly 74.4% of VA homebuyers purchase with no down payment, according to Realtor.com. That makes VA Loans one of the most accessible paths to homeownership available today. Along with competitive rates and no monthly mortgage insurance, the program gives veterans and service members unique advantages that conventional loans can’t match. Whether you’re buying for the first time, refinancing, or using your benefit again, a VA Loan helps create stability and opportunity long after service ends.

What Makes VA Loans Different

A VA Loan is a mortgage option backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Unlike conventional mortgages, VA Loans open the door to homeownership with fewer hurdles. Veterans can often purchase a home with no down payment,…

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What the New Commission Rules Mean for You

The way real estate commissions work had its biggest shake-up in decades in 2024. What used to be a nearly automatic 6% split between agents is now up for negotiation. That change impacts both buyers and sellers here in Minneapolis, and it comes with pros and cons. On the plus side, the process is more transparent and gives you more control. On the flip side, you'll want to have clear conversations up front so there are no surprises later.

  1. WHAT CHANGED
  2. IF YOU’RE BUYING: KNOW BEFORE YOU TOUR
  3. IF YOU’RE SELLING: MORE FLEXIBILITY, MORE STRATEGY
  4. THE FINANCIAL SIDE
  5. WHAT IT MEANS FOR YOU IN MINNEAPOLIS
  6. Key Takeaways
  7. FAQS ABOUT THE NEW REAL ESTATE…

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Taking on a Unique Challenge

Even in a slow downtown market, we sold a Sexton Lofts condo in Minneapolis in under two months. How? By quickly making it market-ready (fresh paint, minor repairs, professional staging) and reviving a deal when the buyer’s financing hit a snag. Here’s proof that with the right team and strategy, your condo can sell, no matter the complexities.

  1. FROM LISTING TO CLOSING: THE TIMELINE THAT GOT IT DONE
  2. FAST, DATA-DRIVEN PREP: GETTING THE CONDO MARKET-READY
  3. FINDING THE PERFECT BUYER IN A COMPETITIVE CONDO MARKET
  4. OVERCOMING FINANCING CHALLENGES WITH CREATIVE LENDING SOLUTIONS
  5. CLOSING THE DEAL SUCCESSFULLY DESPITE MARKET HURDLES
  6. KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR SELLING A DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS…

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If you’ve ever thought about buying a home or want to learn more about the process, this class is for you. We’re excited to partner with Guild Mortgage to bring you a FREE course! 

What You’ll Learn:

How and where to start the buying process
(Spoiler: it’s not Zillow. We’ll show you what steps really matter.)

Why mortgage pre-approval is essential
A lot of people skip this step, and it can cost them. We’ll explain why it’s your best first move.

How your credit score impacts your mortgage options
We’ll bust some myths and show you how to strengthen your score before you apply.

What affects your mortgage interest rate
It’s not just your credit score. We’ll walk through the full picture.

How to calculate your purchasing power
You’ll learn how…

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