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Take a Look at This Marvelous Lake Josephine Home


We're very excited to show you this gorgeous home on Lake Josephine.



Today we’d like to take you on a quick tour of one of the most gorgeous homes we have on the market. This property is located in on Lake Josephine and its westward-facing view is second-to-none.


The home features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, two three-quarter bathrooms, and one half-bathroom with a finished basement. The house features a stunning sun room overlooking the pool and lake. The jetted hot tub and pool are very close to the water as well.


This is a picturesque lake home.

In addition to the two garages, there are also two large decks that overlook the pool and lake. The master suite in the home includes a separate shower and Whirlpool tub. This is a picturesque lake home that you need to see in person to fully appreciate.
If you have any questions about this property or would like to schedule a showing, don’t hesitate to reach out and give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Location: Twin Cities, MN, USA

The 5 Things You Need to Buy a Home


If you’re looking to buy a home, these are five things that you will need.



If you’re looking to buy a home, these are five things that you will need: 

1. A mortgage pre-approval: You should rely on your real estate professional to give you some advice on who might be a good lender to use, but most Realtors like myself won’t show buyers homes until we have a pre-approval from a good lender.

2. Earnest money: This will sit in an escrow account to be applied to a down payment. Typical earnest money will run between 1% to 2% of the purchase price of the home you’re looking at.

3. Money for a down payment: Unless you’re a qualified veteran, down payments will range anywhere from 3.5% to 20% of the sale price of the home you’re looking at.
Most Realtors won’t show buyers homes until we have a pre-approval from a good lender.

4. Money for closing costs: In some situations, we’re able to get the seller to pick up the closing costs for the buyer, but that will also increase the price you pay for the home. Typical closing costs for a mortgage will be about 3% of the purchase price. 

5. Money for the home inspection: Typical home inspections today will cost between $350 to $500, depending on whether or not you choose to have a radon inspection. The inspector will expect to get paid at the time he does the home inspection.


If you have any questions about what you need to buy a house, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I’d be happy to assist you.
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Location: Twin Cities, MN, USA

The Latest From the Twin Cities Real Estate Market


What's going on in the Twin Cities market? We're seeing some interesting trends, so I wanted to give you a quick update.


A lot's going on here in the Twin Cities market, so I wanted to give you a quick update.

New listings are down about 8% from last year to roughly 8,000 homes for sale on the market. The number of active listings stands at about 11,000 right now, which is a decrease of about 20% compared to this time last year. Pending units—homes that have gone under contract but have not yet closed—stand at about 6,000, which is an 8% decrease from this time last year.


Inventory is down and home values are up.

This is all probably due to the lack of inventory on the market.

The median home price has jumped up to $246,000, which is a 6% increase from where we were at this time last year. The average days on market, or the average amount of time it takes a home to sell, is at 58 days currently. That's also an improvement from last year.

The final and perhaps most interesting recent statistic from our market is that in the last 30 days, 22% of properties in the marketplace had some kind of price adjustment.

If you have any questions about our market or any specific neighborhoods, don't hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I'd be glad to help however I can!
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Location: Twin Cities, MN, USA

Our Newest Buyer’s Agent Walks You Through the Home Buying Process

Our newest team member has some important advice on the home buying process and how you can move into your dream home.


Today I’m joined by JJ, one of our buyer’s agents and our newest team member, so he can introduce himself and tell you what you need to know about the home buying process.

As a buyer’s agent, JJ meets with clients who are seeking their dream home and consults with them to understand all their expectations and desires so they can hit the ground running to start their home search.

Once you’ve found a home you like, your first step is to present a strong offer. According to JJ, a strong offer starts with being pre-approved. If you don’t have a pre-approval in place or a pre-approval letter ready to present, your offer won’t be seriously considered. Make sure you’re working with a lender and you have a pre-approval letter that you can attach to any offer you make.


We’ll help walk you through the process.

After your offer is accepted, next comes the home inspection process. This will give you a feel for the home, from the foundation to the roof to everything in between. Keep in mind that you have to have your inspection completed within a certain amount of days, though. In a typical contract JJ writes up, his clients’ inspections happen within 10 to 14 days.
In addition to the inspection, you must also present amendments to the sellers if there are things about the home you need to have fixed. To that point, JJ has many people at his disposal that will work on your behalf to ensure your new home is deemed safe and healthy. Lastly, you need to beware of radon. Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that emanates from the soil and has been proven to cause cancer. If the house you want to buy has high radon readings, you want to properly address that with an amendment to the seller after the inspection process. In this situation, JJ will fight for his buyers to make sure a mitigation system is installed properly. We want you to be a client not just for this home, but for future homes as well. If you have any other questions about the home buying process, feel free to give us a call. We’d be happy to help you. 
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Location: Twin Cities, MN, USA

Do You Disagree With Your Property Tax Valuation?

You should have received your property taxes statement in the mail.
Here’s what to do if you feel the valuation of your home is out of line.


By now, you should have received a copy of your proposed property tax statement.

On the back of this statement, you’ll find a process you can follow if you feel that your property valuation is out of line.
We’ll help walk you through the process.
If you’d like some help with that, give us a call and we’ll help walk you through the process. The county will recommend that you have a Realtor give you a market analysis on the value of your property.

Keep an eye on the deadlines because they’ll be coming up before you know it. The first half of home taxes are due May 15th. If you’d like us to help you with your property taxes or you have any other questions we can help with, give us a call or send us an email. We’d love to be of service to you.

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Location: Twin Cities, MN, USA

Have You Seen This Gorgeous Shoreview Property Listed for Sale?

There’s a beautiful detached villa townhome listed for sale in Shoreview
that I want to give you an exclusive tour of.


Today I’m pleased to be able to take you on a tour of a property for sale at 4719 Cumberland St., Shoreview, MN 55126. The current listed price is $640,000 and in the video above, you can see all the details in one of our guided tours.

This detached villa townhouse features three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 3,500 square feet of space. The interior has a roomy and versatile open floorplan with vaulted ceilings, cherry built-ins, a security system, and a spacious kitchen. Numerous high windows allow for a scenic view of the backyard, which holds views of a pond and fountain.
The interior makes every penny worth it.
Situated in the renowned Shoreview community, there are multiple schools within short driving distance and snow and lawn care provided per the community HOA agreement.

If you are interested in touring it in person, stop by our open house on Sunday, March 5th from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. Feel free to give me a call or shoot me an email if you have any questions about this home or, if you are interested in scheduling a different time to see it. I’d be happy to help you!

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Location: Twin Cities, MN, USA

How Can You Sell Your Home This Winter?

Homes actually sell faster and for more money during the winter months.
Follow these tips to pull off a successful winter home sale.


Winter is traditionally thought of as not the best time to sell a property, but statistics actually tell us that homes sell faster and for more money during the colder months, even in cities like Minneapolis.

 For example, we recently put two properties on the market and both sold in less than a week. If you’re thinking about selling this winter, follow these tips:

 Make sure your sidewalks and driveway are perfectly cleared of snow to keep your home open and inviting. Turn up the thermostat a little bit and make sure your fireplace is on. You also want to be sure all the lights in your home are on, including the closets. This is especially important this time of year when it gets dark so early.
Statistics actually tell us that homes sell faster and for more money during the colder months.
Staging your home is another key component. If you list with us, we’ll spend hours with you helping your home get ready for sale because this is a critical step. You can even check out some staging tips in advance on our website.

 Winter is a great time to sell your house, so why wait for spring when all the competition comes out on the market?

 If you’re thinking about selling your house this winter, give us a call or send us an email today. We’d love to hear from you!

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Location: Minneapolis, MN, USA

2016 Real Estate Wrap Up & 2017 Predictions


2016 was a great year! We’ll go over a quick market recap for you
and explain why 2017 is off to such a great start.


2016 was a great year!

 Once again, we were voted one of the top 100 most influential real estate agents in Minnesota.

 We had a fun year working with past clients, helping their children buy their first homes, and helping their parents transition into a smaller home. At the Vanneste Group, we are here to help people at all stages of life.
We had a fun year working with
past clients and their families!


2017 is off to a great start. Interest rates are historically low, and the market itself is extremely healthy.

 If you are thinking of buying or selling a home this year or if you have any real estate questions, give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Location: Twin Cities, MN, USA

Our Newest Listing at Trappers Crossing


Today I'm giving you a sneak peek at one of our great new listings,
a 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom house with a 3-car garage at Trappers Crossing.

You don't want to miss this gorgeous new listing at 6439 N Trappers Crossing.

 This 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home comes in at just under 3,000 square feet and is situated beautifully on a large lot. Right away, you'll notice the spacious 3-car garage and large, open entryway.

Laminate wood floors span the majority of the main floor with new carpeting in the great room. A large eat-in kitchen with an island feels even bigger thanks to the open main area that also features cathedral ceilings.

 The master suite has a full, spacious master bathroom complete with a jetted tub.

 To get the full experience, you really need to see this beautiful piece of property in person. For more details and photos in the meantime, click here.

 To arrange a showing, simply reply to this email or give us a call at 651-481-6711.

 I can't wait to show you this home!
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Location: Lino Lakes, MN
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