Educational Resources
I plan on covering all kinds of topics related to real estate. From buying or selling your first home to the care and management and everything that goes into being an excellent homeowner or investor. I would love to hear from you. Please be sure to suggest topics you’d like to see covered. I will do research on them and pull in local experts to weight in and give advice whenever possible.
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Top 15 Minnesotan Phrases - Moving to Rochester, MN Guide
Moving to Rochester, MN. Welcome! Rochester is located in Olmsted county and as much as I’d love to say we all live on the water, sadly there is no real lakes here. We do still get to keep the ‘Land of 10,000 lakes’ license plate as a consolation prize though! Rochester is a melting pot of many transplants, who, over the years have infused this city with lots of fun slang, food, customs and sayings that Minnesotan’s claim as their own. Nordic influences, especially Norwegian and Swedish, lots of German influence, and Viking talk can be found throughout the state and in Rochester, aka Med City, as well.
minnesota Culture - Moving to Rochester, MN Guide
Moving to Rochester, MN. Welcome! Rochester is located in Olmsted county and as much as I’d love to say we all live on the water, sadly there is no real lakes here. We do still get to keep the ‘Land of 10,000 lakes’ license plate as a consolation prize though! Rochester is a melting pot of many transplants, who, over the years have infused this city with lots of fun slang, food, customs and sayings that Minnesotan’s claim as their own. Nordic influences, especially Norwegian and Swedish, lots of German influence, and Viking talk can be found throughout the state and in Rochester, aka Med City, as well.
4 Tips For Surviving A Rochester, MN Winter & Other Fun Facts
Let’s get winter out of the way as it is usually the first question I get asked when people are relocating to our lovely Med City! If you ask the locals, your answer will really depend on what month you ask them. If you ask them in the deep of winter (January or February), many will mumble something about why they are not sure why we live here. However, it is worth noting that for the other 10 months of the year, locals love living in Rochester, MN! Why are January and February so hard? I think it’s for two reasons: (1) It’s just a harder climate for these two months with potentially lots of snow, freezing rain and icy roads, extreme wind chills and blowing snow BUT we get lots of warning so it’s rarely a surprise. (2) It’s a mindset thing. Spring is too far in the distance to feel real yet.
7 Things to Do in winter with Kids in Rochester, MN - 2024 Guide
Ice activities run in Minnesotans veins, so if you want to hang with the locals in Rochester MN, you better sharpen your skills – skating, broomball, sledding, skiing (both downhill and cross country), and ice fishing to name a few. With 10,000 plus lakes there are plenty of opportunities to play on or near snow and ice. So if you looking for fun outdoor winter activities to do with your kids here is a brief guide from a local REMAX Realtor Sandra Reid, of some things to get you started.
Moving to Rochester MN - Declutter in 5 easy steps
Getting your home ready for the Rochester MN Spring Market has many steps from declutting to packing efficiently to staging (if you also need to sell fast and for the best price) so let’s sit down today and figure out what we need to do to get your home looking its best before it hits the Rochester Minnesota real estate market. From contractors and service providers, to detailed easy-to-follow guides, I’ll have you prepared and ready in no time.
4 Things to love about historic Homes in Rochester MN
Are you thinking about moving to Rochester MN and buying a historic or older home in the Pill Hill Neighborhood? Love them or hate them, there is no denying that these older homes in Rochester’s Historic Southwest are filled with character. Older homes have a history and tell the story of the way life used to be, when ‘Med City’ was once just a small town.
7 Benefits of new Construction in Rochester MN
Dream of a custom built home for you family? Rochester MN has lots of options. With design plans, connections to local builders & developers, training as residential remodeling specialist, and personal experience with my own development projects, I can get you ready for your exciting real estate project. Whether you want to start from the beginning and find the perfect piece of land or would prefer to dive in mid-way and just select the cosmetic design details like flooring, paint, lighting, fixtures and finishes, I can help you get started. Recently constructed homes and brand new builds offer many advantages and sometimes fewer headaches. Let’s explore these.
7 Tips for Moving to Rochester MN with your Pet
Your fur baby is an important and loyal member of your family and helps make your house feel like a home. Even the super crazy ones hold a place in our hearts. But there is no denying change is hard. Your pet is used to their surroundings and takes comfort in that. You may be super excited about moving to Rochester MN, possibly starting your new Mayo Clinic residency or fellowship, and an opportunity to buy your first home but your pet isn’t sure why the move was even necessary. So, here are 7 Tips for Moving to Rochester MN with your Pet that might help.
Buyer’s Remorse In Real estate and strategies to avoid it
My Bucket List Strategy is how you avoid buyer’s remorse and how you stand up to the trifecta of bullies: the ring leader “A Hot Sellers Market” and her mean side-kicks “Low Inventory” and “Bidding Wars”. Joking aside, do not let the market bully you into doing something you’ll regret. Buyer’s Remorse in real estate is a very real thing so use my strategies to avoid it. Next get your finances in order and get smart about what options are available to you. We have so many home buying programs and excellent mortgage companies in Rochester MN. We can help facilitate an informal sit down meeting with a lender so you are prepared when you’re ready to buy. They have lots of specialized loans to match your financial picture, including zero down payment physician loans. Do not leave this until the last minute! You will lose all of your negotiating power if you are not prepared. It’s not about spending more. It’s about spending smarter!