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Buying a Rental Property 101

Investing in Real Estate Series — Week 1  Have you ever thought about owning an investment property? Then this series is for you! I’m covering everything to know when it comes to investing in real estate, including the different options out there and how to make it happen.  You’ll also get a complete rundown on […]

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what the heck is title insurance

You’re in the market to buy a home and up pops “title insurance” in the buying process. Are you stumped and not sure exactly why you need to get it?   Here’s a Q&A that should clear up any uncertainty.  What is Title Insurance?  Why is this important?  The home you want to purchase may have […]

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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE

Have you ever thought about owning an investment property? Then this series is for you! I’m covering everything to know when it comes to investing in real estate, including the different options out there and how to make it happen. You’ll also get a complete rundown on why investing in a rental property can boost […]

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The 6 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Home

It’s both exciting and a bit scary to buy your [first or next or…] home. That feeling of nervousness and not knowing what to expect is normal!    That’s why it’s so crucial to have a strategy from start to finish if you want to find the right home for you, especially this year with home […]

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How to Buy and Sell at the Same Time

Bonus Week – Love Selling Your Home Series  When you sell your home, you most likely need to find a new one to move into too! That’s why this bonus article is a must-read in the series, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit. It’s a step-by-step walk through the entire home-sale […]

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Winterize your home

Winter maintenance can prevent severe damage to your home and can make your home more energy-efficient, saving you money over the long term. Take the time to make sure the interior and exterior of your home are ready for any harsh weather ahead – snow or ice storms. Here’s your handy list below to help […]

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How to Prepare Now to Buy a Home Later

Buying a home takes a lot of preparation and planning. It’s critical to get your finances in order and other tasks done before you even start house hunting! Keep in mind that this early stage of the buying process doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time on your part even before we start working together. So […]

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How to Make Settlement Day a Success

Love Selling Your Home – Week 11  This is the eleventh article in the series called, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, a step-by-step guide to selling your home. This series takes you through the entire home-selling process — from finding a real estate agent to settlement day.   The big day […]

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The Lowdown on Loans - What Determines Your Mortgage Rate?

Understanding mortgage loans and interest rates can be confusing and frustrating for many homebuyers. It doesn’t help that most advertised rates are a marketing ploy to lure you in! In fact, a lender looks at several factors to determine an interest rate based on YOUR specific financial situation, including your credit score, your down-payment amount, […]

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Getting Organized for the Big Move

Love Selling Your Home – Week 10 This is the tenth article in the series, Love Selling Your Home: Minimize Your Stress, Maximize Your Profit, a step-by-step guide to selling your home. This series takes you through the entire home-selling process — from finding a real estate agent to settlement day.  You’ve got mixed feelings […]

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Hi, I’m Dawn Peterson and I specialize in helping Law Enforcement and Military members save money buying and selling real estate in Minneapolis-St. Paul and surrounding areas.

First Responders give selflessly to our communities every day. Working weekends, missing holidays, and missing special events because you are serving your community. Every day you show up and do the things most people are not willing to do.  Your service deserves a reward.

Buying and/or selling real estate can be expensive. As a THANK YOU for your dedication and hard work to make our communities a beautiful, safe place to live and raise our families, I offer significant savings throughout the transaction to First Responders. Every client is different, so let's meet, talk through your goals, the Homes for Heroes program and see how I can serve you!

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