Sold by Jared Jacobs – Rochester MN Real Estate Blog

1. Ask lots of questions of your lender.
The home buying process really starts with the pocket book. Not only do you need to know how much you can afford to buy now, but you need to look at what the closing costs are, as well as what the long term cost of the [...]

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Per local MLS data here are some statistics for the Rochester MN Real Estate market for May 2010.
195 listings sold in the month of May.
182 new listings were taken in May.
There were 1,239 active listings at the end of May.
We’ve currently got 8.67 months worth of inventory based on current average days on market and [...]

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There were a total of 1,187 listings active at the end of March. There were a total of 409 new listings added in March. There were a total of 98 properties sold in March.
We were sitting with just under 8.4 months worth of inventory at the end of March.
Active median list price was [...]

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In order to hold a real estate license in Minnesota you’ve to take an average of 15 hours of continuing education per year. Certain classes are required but the balance of the credits can be from electives (so to speak). This past week I attended “Septic System Introduction and Advanced Topics for Realtors” [...]

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According to local MLS data there were 1,005 properties on the market at the end of February. 281 listings were added to the market in February and 68 properties sold. There is roughly 7 months worth of inventory currently on the market.
Active median list price was just under $175k while new median list [...]

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Just listed in Rochester MN 1822 Deerhaven LN NE #11 has plenty to offer! Property features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, heated garage, vaulted ceiling & much more! MLS #4018618 listed by Jared Jacobs REALTOR Counselor Realty of Rochester.
Working with a professional Realtor in Rochester MN is the one of the most beneficial steps you [...]

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Just listed in Rochester MN 1445 Graham Ct SE has plenty to offer! Property features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, completely fenced in yard & much more! MLS #4018238 listed by Jared Jacobs REALTOR Counselor Realty of Rochester.
Working with a professional Realtor in Rochester MN is the one of the most beneficial steps you [...]

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According to local MLS data there are currently 977 residential properties on the market in Rochester mn. There are 132 residential properties in the Pending status. 84 residential properties have closed so far in 2010.
As of January 2010 we had 6.13 months of inventory available in Rochester MN. Average days on market [...]

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Just listed in the Rochester MN real estate market this 3 bedroom 1 bath condo with soaring vaulted ceiling and beautiful fireplace in popular Deerhaven is sure to please! Tucked in a beautiful wooded area in NE Rochester MN this upper level condo features open floorplan, abundance of storage, main level laundry, nice sized rooms, [...]

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I can honestly say this is as busy as I’ve been this time of year in my nine years as a realtor in Rochester, MN.
In years past January has tended to be a month to plan for the upcoming busy spring selling season and maybe sell a home or two. If the pace of the [...]

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