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When should you pay down your mortgage

Last week we discussed why paying down your mortgage might not be the right choice for many homeowner since you could use any extra cash in higher return investments or maintain easier access to these funds than being tied up in your home.  However, there are some situations where paying down a mortgage does make […]

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should i stay or should i go

How to Move Up with Ease Series  We all love our first home but eventually there comes a point when it’s time to move on.  Life changes and so do our needs and wants in a home.   When you are ready for a new home but also have one to sell or rent-out, the stakes […]

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What You MUST Do When You Go Under Contract

Love Buying a Home series – Week 9  This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to tune in for the next […]

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How to Avoid the Three Biggest Homeownership Blunders

Everyone wants to avoid these three biggies:  Don’t worry, there are plenty of things you can do to prevent these blunders. Here’s a rundown of the simple steps you can take to keep your home in tiptop shape – what to look out for, how to prevent a problem, and the price tag of ignoring […]

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How Long Do You Need to Own Before You Sell?

I get this question from both new clients who are about to buy their first home as well as clients that have owned their home for a while, “How long should I plan to hold on to my home before I sell?”  Whether you want to make a quick profit from the rising real estate […]

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Make a Winning Offer Without Going Overboard

Love Buying a Home series – Week 8  This step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to tune in for the next […]

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It's the Fun " House Hunting" Guide

Love Buying a Home series – Week 7  My step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to tune in for the next […]

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How to Handle 5 Home Emergency Situations

As a homeowner, it’s fun to enjoy all the great things about your home—place to relax, entertain, or spend quality time with family.    But what about when something goes wrong?    Do you know what needs to be done in case of an emergency or other urgent situation in your home?   Here are 5 musts that […]

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Get Going on Your Home Maintenance

Should’ve, would’ve, could’ve. Don’t make that your mantra when it comes to your home’s maintenance!  Preventative maintenance is worth your time and money NOW to avoid costly home disasters later. You don’t want to be the one saying, “I should’ve caulked those windows for a few bucks a tube,” when faced with a $2,000 repair […]

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5 Steps to Obtaining a Mortgage

Love Buying a Home series – Week 6  My step-by-step series will take you through the entire home-buying process — from finding a buyer’s agent to settlement day, and all the details in between. Every first-time buyer will find this information-packed series easy to follow and understand. Make sure to tune in for the next […]

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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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