Our Favorite Places for Mortgages, Financial Information, and Real Estate Information
Kate's Links Our Favorite Places for Mortgage, Financial and Real Estate Information |
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State of Minnesota - Commerce Department Energy Information Center The commerce department keeps up to date information on tax credits and incentives that are available to both residential and business owners in Minnesota for making investments in renewable energy. Renewable and efficiency incentives are itemized here. |
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This non-profit coalition offers FREE foreclosure prevention counseling and loan modification advice. If you need help preventing a foreclosure or know someone who does, call this group as soon as you possibly can. The earlier you seek help, the better. |
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State Incentives for Renewable Energy Check out these incentives for investing in energy efficiency and renewable energy in your home. |
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Coming soon to the metro area; A tool to help you see which first time home buyer program you qualify for. Kate's been on the advisory board for this for a couple years, and is excited to see it launch. |
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free retirement calculators; estimate your social security benefit |
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Offers one free credit report per year to all consumers |
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Helps resolve consumer complaints with MN regulated companies |
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Up to the minute financial news you can use |
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Builders’ Association of the Twin Cities sponsors the Parade of Homes; find a builder |
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Center for Energy and the Environment Non-profit provider of energy conservation programs |
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Save Energy and Save Money with the utility company’s rebate programs |
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Dakota Electric Residential Programs/Rebates Learn about money to help lower your energy costs |
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Questions or Complaints regarding Realtors, Lenders, Insurance Agents, Building contractors |
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Provides state by state predictions of housing market trends |
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Home to the Case Shiller Price Index; market data on housing for over 5 years |
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Minnesota GreenStar seeks to transform the Minnesota residential building industry into one where healthy and sustainable building practices are understood, economically advantageous and socially desirable. It not only provides standards for designing and building better homes, but it promotes a socio-economic environment that makes such methods attainable to everyone. |
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Rebates and Energy Savings Programs |
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The Multiple Listing Service will show you all properties that are currently listed in Minnesota |
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Money Management International This is a non-profit credit counseling service and it is recommended by Hope Now. |
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Mortgage Bankers’ Association of America Best source of information on the mortgage industry and industry training in the country. |
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Keeps track of all of the mortgage companies that have and are failing around the country. |
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Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative’s Save Energy and Save Money Rebate programs |
National Association of Realtors Industry information on real estate markets throughout the country. |
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National Association of Remodelers(narimn.org) Remodeling resource for Home owners in MN |
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USDA Income and Property Eligibility If you are looking to purchase a home located in a USDA defined eligible rural area and your household income meets certain guidelines, you may be eligible for a USDA loan. |
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Heating and Cooling Rebates will help you save money on energy costs |
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Defines the various types of foreclosures and how you can buy pre-foreclosure, at auction, and bank owned properties |
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