Suzi Brink

01/21/2020

509 2nd Avenue SW, Hankinson, ND
2,768 sq ft
$189,900
Small town paradise awaits! Beautiful rambler, meticulously cared for, all ready for a new owner. Private beautiful fenced back yard with sprinkler system and garden space. Large kitchen, formal dining, 4 season sunroom. Room for more bedrooms in the basement with the addition of egress windows. This home has so much to offer, and is very well built!! Check it out today!

04/13/2019

Check out my new listing!
Suzi Brink | Realtor | Dakota Plains Realty

This beautiful & spacious 4BR/3BA custom rambler boasts a sunny & spacious open concept. The main floor features a large kitchen w/ a center island, stainless steel appliances, remote control power window treatments, central vacuum system, gas FP, laundry room, a master suite w/ a private bathroom &...

06/20/2018

Check out this beautiful 4bd/4bath Custom built home on a pond lot. Call me to schedule your private tour!

07/07/2016

The market is picking up steam, with homes flying off the market in a shorter amount of time. Check out a map to see how sales are doing in your area.

03/09/2016

In a recent blog post on Marginal Revolution, economist Alex Tabarrok discussed homeownership as an investment.

03/09/2016

Every homeowner wants to make sure they maximize their financial reward when selling their home. But how do you guarantee that you receive maximum value for your house? Here are two keys to ensuring you get the highest price possible.

09/23/2015

Prevent winter damage and boost energy efficiency by ticking off these to-dos before cold weather hits

09/02/2015

As life transitions back indoors, bring elements of nature in with you and make your spaces cozy and warm

08/05/2015

SELLERS: RAMP UP YOUR CURB APPEAL-

Curb appeal is one of the most important factors in selling a home, and one of the most difficult to quantify, but one thing is certain -- homes sell for more money when they have it.

It's common knowledge that drive-up first impressions count. Buyers want to be charmed and excited about a property as a whole. A clean, tidy front yard, front walk swept of leaves and snow, pavers laid safely and evenly, and an attractive frame of landscaping set the tone for a positive buyer experience.

On closer inspection, buyers can see that the trim has been freshly painted and that you've put out a cheery new welcome mat by the front door. So how much more work do you need to do to win buyers over?

Since 2003, replacement costs have generated more value at resale than remodeling, according to the latest Remodeling Magazine 2014 Cost vs. Value report. That's good news for sellers who want to ramp up their home's curb appeal.

Read the Full Story Here! - http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/sellersadvice1/item/33875-20150327-sellers-ramp-up-your-curb-appeal

07/31/2015

LONG RANGE PLANNING IN YOUR HOA-

A manager of a seniors homeowner association once commented "We have to approach long range planning carefully around here. Many of our residents won't buy green bananas."

While it's understandable that some folks may not relate to long range planning for practical reasons, the truth is that many, regardless of age, live "in the now". This attitude is reinforced by the incredible abundance with which our country is blessed and a sense that no matter what happens, someone will be there to catch us if we fall.

Read the Full Story Here! - http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/hoaadvice1/item/33801-20150325-long-range-planning-in-your-hoa

07/30/2015

4 REASONS TO SELL YOUR HOME NOW-

Attention potential sellers sitting on the fence: It could be time to make a move.
Mid-March to mid-April is the best time to hang the sale sign nationally, with homes selling 15% faster and for 2% more than the average sale, according to Zillow. The window tends to be a little earlier for sellers in warmer climates and a little later in colder climates.

"It's still predominately a seller's market, but less so than the last year or two," said Stan Humphries, Zillow's chief economist. "Some advantages are moving back to buyers; but largely and broadly ... it's still favoring the sellers."
Here are four reasons you might want to list your home:

1. Low housing supply: Tight inventory is a main reason the ball is still in the sellers' court.

2. Fewer cash buyers: All-cash and investment buyers helped buoy home sales in the last couple years. And while the acceleration of home prices has slowed from its recent double-digit growth, experts still expect modest gains this year, but with fewer cash buyers.

Read the Full Story Here! - http://money.cnn.com/2015/03/25/real_estate/sell-home-real-estate/index.html

07/28/2015

THE HOME POSSIBLE ADVANTAGE MORTGAGE-

Freddie Mac recently launched a new affordable mortgage option that allows a down payment as low as 3 percent. The Home Possible Advantage(sm) mortgage is ideal for low and moderate-income borrowers with limited savings, including first-time homebuyers.

The loan can then be sold to the secondary market as a conforming loan, offering borrowers with good credit and the ability to pay closing costs the ability to chase the American Dream without saving for years and years to pay 20 percent down.

Closing costs vary widely depending on where you live, but they average $2,539 for a $200,000 home. With the Home Possible Advantage, borrowers can use gifts from parents, grants, savings and other sources to provide the 3 percent down payment.

Required credit scores depend on the type of loan product you want and whether or not you're buying a single unit or up to four units in the same building, but you can count on at least a minimum of 660 to 680 for single occupancy.

Read the Full Story Here! - http://realtytimes.com/consumeradvice/mortgageadvice1/item/33834-20150326-the-home-possible-advantage-mortgage