Lucas Fuhr, Realtor

01/23/2019

01/23/2019

Its been a while since I last posted and I apologize for that. I figured that I would come back with a MARKET UPDATE. The information on this article was released by the Minneapolis Association of Realtors and it highlights this last weeks median sales price, days on market, percent of original list price received, and this months supply of homes for sale. It also shows these metrics compared to the last two years during this time.
If you have any questions about this feel free to leave a question in the comments!

12/15/2018

As skeptical as this may make you, to an extent it is true. With rates low, applying for a loan now is ideal. A downpayment is no surprise when buying a home, but not everyone has 10% or even 5% for a downpayment. Read this article to find out a little about how you may be able to get a loan, even with a down payment lower than 5%.

Can you buy a house with no down payment? You can. Here's how you can find no-money-down home loans, down payment assistance, closing cost assistance, MCCs, and more at the national, state, and local levels.

11/30/2018

With the first true snow fall of the year, I thought i'd help you with some tips for easier snow removal.

Shoveling snow is back-breaking work that can result in injuries. Here are 3 snow hacks from HouseLogic that will help make shoveling snow a snap this winter.

11/27/2018

Is it your turn to have the family over for this upcoming holiday season? Here is a checklist to prepare you for some holiday cleaning!

Cleaning your house for guests: This checklist will help you get ready regardless of how much time you have. Cleaning your home for guests isn't overwhelming with this list that'll help you prep for guests, holiday or not.

11/24/2018

With winter right around the corner, find ways to help reduce your energey costs. In this article, it breifly describes how to improve your home in a sustainable way to keep more money in your pocket every year. Who doesn't love the sound of that?

Are your energy bills too high? HouseLogic explains why your bills don’t seem to decrease, and gives you definitive ways to conserve energy.

11/22/2018

Happy thanksgiving to all, enjoy your day with friends and family😁

11/17/2018

Thinking about renting? Maybe this will make you reconsider. As always, in any real estate situation, be sure to evaluate your options before impulsively making a decision. Feel free to reach out so that we can discuss these options to help move towards the right decison for YOU!

Some Highlights: Historically, the choice between renting or buying a home has been a tough decision. Looking at the percentage of income needed to rent a median-priced home today (28.4%) vs. the percentage needed to buy a median-priced home (17.5%), the choice becomes obvious. Every mark

11/14/2018

See how much equity you have in your home. Call now for an equity review based on todays market.

According to a recent report by ATTOM Data Solutions, home sellers who sold their homes in the third quarter of 2018 benefited from rising home prices and netted an average of $61,232. This is the highest average price gain since the second quarter of 2007 and represents a 32% return on the origi

11/12/2018

Here's a comical Monday morning pick me up!

“Go look at it, and if you don't like it, then screw you, but I think you will like it.”

11/10/2018

With the holidays around the corner, find your way to a more organized home! This is a great article for ideas to get started.

How to keep an organized home: it’s not as hard as you may think. Easy tips for spot cleaning and keeping a clean house day after day.

11/09/2018

Don't let the winter discourage your home buying efforts. With the winter coming, home prices may begin to drop like the tempurature, which is great for first time home buyers! In this article, read to learn a little about the home buying process!

These are the home buying steps, according to real estate professionals. One of the key steps to buying a home is selecting a mortgage and mortgage lender.