BAP site syndication http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:08:24 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/images/M_images/ http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com BAP site syndication http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/minneapolis-rental-market-update.html Highlights of Marcus Millichap’s Minneapolis-St. Paul Apartment Research Report:• Led by gains in the education and health services sector, metro payrolls are expected to increase 1.3 percent in 2010 with the creation of 22,000 positions.• Developers are slated to complete nearly 480 apartment units this year, a 0.3 percent inventory expansion. In 2009, roughly 545 units came online.• Metrowide vacancy is forecast to end 2010 at 5 percent, a 10 basis point improvement from last year.• Owners will continue to reduce asking rents to maintain occupancy levels while keeping concessions relatively modest. Asking rents are expected to fall 2.3 percent this year to $908 per month, and effective rents are projected to dip 2 percent to $854 per month. There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Downtown Minneapolis Condos. For complete information about the Downtown Minneapolis Condo market including current Minneapolis condos for sale, values, and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Downtown Minneapolis Condos at www.LivingInDowntownMinneapolis.com. Contact me with any of your condo or mortgage related questions today. Call 612-735-6834 or email mike@mikeweiland.com.P.s. For instant and unlimited free search of Downtown Minneapolis Condos, please visit our search page with access to all newly available Downtown Minneapolis condos for sale! (http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=10482) Main Content - Renter Reports Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:58:45 +0100 http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/minneapolis-rental-market-update.html http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/finding-the-perfect-neighborhood-in-downtown-minnea.html Finding the Perfect Neighborhood in Downtown Minneapolis, by Mike Weiland, Realtor, Real Estate Expert in Downtown MinneapolisThere is nothing more important when you are looking for the perfect home in Downtown Minneapolis than to find the right neighborhood. Although it is common to hear the phrase, “location, location location” when discussing real estate, it is very common for the neighborhood to be a secondary consideration and the home a priority. This can turn out to be very problematic in the long run, and should be addressed right at the beginning your Downtown Minneapolis house hunting efforts.Here are a few things you should consider when deciding on a new neighborhood in Downtown Minneapolis.#1 – Does it have a school nearby?Nowadays this is a very important consideration when you have children. If you are at all concerned about their safety if they have to walk a fair distance to get to school then you should look for a neighborhood with one or more schools situated close to the home.#2 - Is it a safe neighborhood?Sometimes looks can be very deceiving. It is quite common to find a beautiful residential neighborhood that has been targeted for theft by local criminals. We can guide you to the resources to access to criminal statistics for different neighborhoods in Downtown Minneapolis.#3 - Is there green space in the area?Fortunately, the Mississippi River and many parks allow for lots of access. #4 - Is there a local church?Depending on your church affiliation you could find yourself driving to the other end of the city to get to church. If you have close ties with your church you may want to consider staying close to it.#5 - Is there convenient shopping, restaurants and entertainment close by?If you are like most people these days you probably find yourself out and about quite frequently. You should check and make sure that the shopping nearby offers the kind of shopping you are accustomed to.These are a few of the most important things you should consider when looking at different neighborhoods in Downtown Minneapolis, but you should also put together your own list of what you would like to find in the area. Take this list with you when you visit your Downtown Minneapolis real estate agent for the first time and he will be able to properly guide you towards the best neighborhood in Downtown Minneapolis that will suit your needs.There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Downtown Minneapolis Condos. For complete information about the Downtown Minneapolis Condo market including current Minneapolis condos for sale, values, and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Downtown Minneapolis Condos at www.LivingInDowntownMinneapolis.com. Contact me with any of your condo or mortgage related questions today. Call 612-735-6834 or email mike@mikeweiland.com.P.s. For instant and unlimited free search of Downtown Minneapolis Condos, please visit our search page with access to all newly available Downtown Minneapolis condos for sale! (http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=10482) Main Content - Buyer Reports Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:11:52 +0100 http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/finding-the-perfect-neighborhood-in-downtown-minnea.html http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/is-a-condo-in-downtown-minneapolis-right-for-you-7.html Is a Condo in Downtown Minneapolis Right for You? – By Downtown Minneapolis Real Estate Advisor Mike WeilandThere are some great stories from people that have bought a Downtown Minneapolis condo and settled down in it. While some people will tell you that they are not as good as owning your own home, others insist that a condo is the best thing they ever bought into. Here are a few points to think about if you are considering buying a condo in Downtown Minneapolis.Community spiritYou will be part of a community when you purchase a Downtown Minneapolis condo: a part of a group that has the purpose of keeping their living area up to a certain standard. In most cases you’ll be part of an HOA in Downtown Minneapolis and have to pay fees to keep the area clean and upgraded, but this is just money you would have had to otherwise spend on lawn maintenance and other forms of upkeep.HOAA homeowners association sets basic rules for the members that are enforced by the members. This can mean problems only if you disagree with any of them. A HOA works great for people that have thoroughly read through the expectations of that Downtown Minneapolis association and agrees with them. The only time something usually goes wrong is when the condo owner in Downtown Minneapolis has not read the policies through, or has misunderstood something. If there is total understanding about the policies, then a HOA is simply wonderful. It takes all the worry and stress out of owning a Downtown Minneapolis property since all of the maintenance will be taking care of for you. If you are considering getting a condo in Downtown Minneapolis just make sure that you read all of the paperwork carefully to a full understanding before you sign any papers.InvestmentAs the population ages, comdos in Downtown Minneapolis are becoming increasingly popular. They are a good step back from home ownership for older people that still want ownership of a Downtown Minneapolis property without all the hassles of maintenance. For this reason, condo prices have stable increases in the market during good economic periods. Indeed, many investors are only putting their money into Downtown Minneapolis condos because they are looking ahead to the future and where the housing market is heading.Condos are great buy at this time, and whether you are looking at one for an income opportunity or a place to live, a Downtown Minneapolis condo offers something for everybody.There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Downtown Minneapolis Condos. For complete information about the Downtown Minneapolis Condo market including current Minneapolis condos for sale, values, and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Downtown Minneapolis Condos at www.LivingInDowntownMinneapolis.com. Contact me with any of your condo or mortgage related questions today. Call 612-735-6834 or email mike@mikeweiland.com.P.s. For instant and unlimited free search of Downtown Minneapolis Condos, please visit our search page with access to all newly available Downtown Minneapolis condos for sale! (http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=10482) Blog - Buyer Info Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:32:12 +0100 http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/is-a-condo-in-downtown-minneapolis-right-for-you-7.html http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/designer-inspired-bookshelves.html Designer Inspired Bookshelves, by Mike Weiland, Downtown Minneapolis Real Estate SpecialistHave you ever walked through a model home and admired the beautiful bookshelves and décor? However, when you tried to duplicate the scene in your own home it just didn’t look the same. Well this article will share the secrets professional interior designers use to create beautiful appealing bookshelves that motivate potential buyers.Although design taste varies from region to region, according to real estate expert, Mike Weiland of The Weiland Group of Edina Realty, there are some basic design principles that are standard practice. Of course it goes without saying the first step towards professional looking bookshelves is to dust off and polish the contents and the shelf itself.Step one is to start from scratch. Remove everything from the bookcase. Remember the saying, “Less is more.” An overcrowded space makes the viewer feel tense. As you begin to put items back on shelves leave some blank space for the eye to rest. Bookshelves aren’t just for books. Other items should be included on bookshelves as well as books. For example, tasteful pieces can be displayed around a grouping of books. A trick the designers use is to lay several books flat in a pile with the spine turned facing out. Place a piece on top of this stack. The stack acts as a pedestal as well as a holder so the standing books next to them won’t fall over. Knickknacks are in the eye of the beholder. Think carefully before displaying an object. Is it an object that will appeal to the masses, or is it an item that is appealing simply for its personal sentimental value? Mike Weiland has a solution for clients who do not want to display personal pieces to the masses. Purchase decorative baskets to display on the shelves and put the pieces inside.A final trick the professional decorators use to make the bookshelves stand out is to take the dust covers off of the books. The books are then grouped by color and displayed in smaller units sprinkled throughout the unit. If you don’t have enough books, consider your local Salvation Army Store, Good Will Shop, or Garage Sale, for some inexpensive decorative books to finish off the professional look.There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Downtown Minneapolis Condos. For complete information about the Downtown Minneapolis Condo market including current Minneapolis condos for sale, values, and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Downtown Minneapolis Condos at www.LivingInDowntownMinneapolis.com. Contact me with any of your condo or mortgage related questions today. Call 612-735-6834 or email mike@mikeweiland.com.P.s. For instant and unlimited free search of Downtown Minneapolis Condos, please visit our search page with access to all newly available Downtown Minneapolis condos for sale! (http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=10482) Blog - Seller Info Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:37:55 +0100 http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/designer-inspired-bookshelves.html http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/build-wealth-with-downtown-minneapolis-condos-7.html Build Wealth With Real Estate, by Mike Weiland, Downtown Minneapolis Minnesota Real Estate Specialist.Investing in Real Estate can be a great way to build wealth. Of course, like any investment, there are pros and cons. To invest in real estate requires a time commitment and a bit of risk. However, the rewards can be great, according to real estate expert, Mike Weiland, of The Weiland Group of Edina Realty.Real estate is not a “get rich quick” scheme. With careful research and investment overtime real estate can appreciate in value and bring the owner profit. Many real estate investors use the equity gained in previous investments to purchase more real estate over time, which further builds their portfolio and overall wealth.Some properties are better suited for real estate investing than others. The best way to find properties to invest in is to work with a real estate agent that specializes in real estate investing in the Downtown Minneapolis area. A savvy first time buyer can become a real estate investor with the right property. A well chosen first house can appreciate after several years. Rather than selling that first house, a first time homeowner can use the equity to purchase a second home to live in and rent out the first house. This cycle can go on and on in which case the homeowner becomes landlord as they build real estate wealth.Another way to build wealth through real estate is with multi-unit housing such as duplex and triplex units. The benefit of starting out with a multi-unit house is the other unit(s) can help pay the mortgage costs for the homeowner. This in turn will accelerate the build up of capital to buy the next piece of real estate. At that point the home owner’s unit can be rented out and the homeowner can move into their dream house. Throughout the process of investing in real estate, a professional real estate agent is an invaluable asset to the investor. Agents and brokers know the market and trends and can help the investor choose the best areas to purchase real estate in the Downtown Minneapolis area.There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Downtown Minneapolis Condos (http://www.LivingInDowntownMinneapolis.com). For complete information about the Downtown Minneapolis Condo market including current Minneapolis condos for sale, values, and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything Downtown Minneapolis Condos at www.LivingInDowntownMinneapolis.com. Contact me with any of your condo or mortgage related questions today. Call 612-735-6834 or email mike@mikeweiland.com.P.s. For instant and unlimited free search of Downtown Minneapolis Condos, please visit our search page with access to all newly available Downtown Minneapolis condos for sale! (http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=10484) Blog - Investor Info Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:09:04 +0100 http://www.livingindowntownminneapolis.com/build-wealth-with-downtown-minneapolis-condos-7.html