Foreclosure and Short Sales at Lowest Level Since 2007 Minneapolis, Minnesota (September 12, 2013) – Twin Cities home buyers were unflustered by slightly higher interest rates in August as pending sales were up 10.9 percent to 5,244. Along with rising prices, increased sales activity is fueling housing demand, while buyers continue to watch inventory levels [...]
Consumer attitudes toward the housing market are increasingly positive despite the recent rise in mortgage interest rates, according to results from Fannie Mae’s July 2013 National Housing Survey. The share of respondents who believe interest rates will go up over the next year increased another 5 percentage points to 62 percent, the highest level in [...]
Home Staging Services Hometown Realty is the only real estate company in the Hutchinson, MN area that offers their Sellers this unique FREE service by Mary Christensen. Mary is known locally for her organizational skills and has received her accredited Professional Home Staging designations. Her studies included all aspects of the home staging business. The [...]
Many homeowners in Hutchinson, MN may be unfamiliar with the city's ordinances when it comes to planning and zoning of various things involving their property and what they can and cannot do with it. Here are a couple of common questions that you may have about utility sheds and detached garages. Q. Where can a [...]
Many Hutchinson residents may not be aware of this but reducing the size of your garbage cart or scheduling it to be picked up every other week rather than every week can help reduce your monthly garbage bill. By downsizing your regular refuse cart, your monthly refuse bill will decrease. Residents also have the option [...]
Hutchinson, MN drinking water safety The City of Hutchinson, MN is bound by State and Federal drinking water regulations. The Minnesota Department of Health has primacy over all federal drinking water regulations and monitoring. This means that the USEPA has given the Minnesota Department of Health the authority and enforcement responsibility to oversee [...]
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When selecting a real estate agent to buy or sell your home, there are a lot of options to choose from. What's the most important decision in choosing an agent?
This MN summer has brought some very warm, humid days. The constant hum of air conditioners in the neighborhoods around Hutchinson and the surrounding communities remind us all how quickly we can go from winter to summer in Minnesota! Here are some tips to help you make the most out of your air conditioning and [...]
Figuring out how to increase the value of your home can be a daunting task. Many homeowners become overwhelmed at the thought of updating various areas in their house. Simplify things and focus on one room at a time. Tips to increase your home's value If you're on a tight budget, make a [...]
