Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home on a Golf Course?


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Today I'm at The Links at Northfork golf course. Behind me is a home I sold a while ago. While these homes are usually very nice investments to make, there are some things that need to be considered.
  • One of these things is how your home is positioned along the golf course. Over 90% of golfers are right handed, and 80% of them slice their ball to the right. This means if your home is on the right side of the fairway, it will be prone to more broken windows from golf balls, and your backyard could be hazardous during the daytime.
     
  • Homes along the fairway are often less expensive compared to homes on the tee or near the green.
     
  • Another thing to think about is that during the golfing season, you'll have to put up with the constant noise of golf course equipment and golfers in general. Gas-operated golf carts are also a major contributor of noise.
     
  • However, there are many positive aspects of living on a golf course, especially if you love to golf!

If you're interested in buying one of these properties, make sure you know a Realtor that knows the area well and can steer you towards a nice property.

As always, refer to me with any questions you might have about this information!

10 Questions First-time Home Buyers Should Always Ask


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As we enter into the spring real estate market here in Minneapolis, I have 10 questions that every home buyer should be asking before they buy. 
  1. How do you know if you're ready to buy a home? Do you have steady income and good credit history?
  2. How do I begin the home buying process?
  3. How can I find information on the property tax liability?
  4. What other tax issues should I consider?
  5. How does the lender decide the maximum home amount that I can afford?
  6. How many homes should I consider before choosing one?
  7. Do I really need homeowner's insurance?
  8. How do I make an offer?
  9. What type of loan should I choose?
  10. Are there special mortgages for first time home buyers?

These are all questions you need to consider before you enter our busy Minneapolis real estate market. Please feel free to contact me at any time, because I can assist you with any and all of these questions.