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Woodbury, MN is a Great City to Live In!
Woodbury, Minnesota
Nearest city: St. Paul, Minn.
Population: 58,566
Median family income: $114,156
Runners-up: Rochester
Exciting Information from Yahoo!
Woodbury a vibrant growing suburb just 10 miles southeast of St. Paul, is close to major employers, including the state government and 3M, which makes everything from post-it notes to safety equipment. It has 100 miles of multi-use trails and is surrounded by thousands of acres of park land. The city is served by three independent public school districts and is home to the Math & Science Academy charter school.It is only minutes to the beautiful St. Croix River, and as you cross over the bridge you will delight in the historic city of Hudson, WI. Woodbury also offers an easy and relatively timely commute to the Mpls.Airport, which is approximately twenty miles from Woodbury, and for a fun day of shopping or going on rides, go the few extra miles to the fabulous Mall of America . People come from all over the country to experience the pure pleasure the Mall has to offer- Something for everyone! Check out their web site-http://www.bloomingtonmn.org/page/1/mall-of-america.jsp
The information below is provided by the Woodbury’s city web site. http://www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/
September 2002, the Central Park facility opened in the City Center area. The indoor park is the central space linking the R.H. Stafford (Washington County) Library on one end and the Southeast Area YMCA on the other end. Central Park houses Lookout Ridge indoor playground as well as School District 833’s Early Childhood Family Education program.
Woodbury is the home of major employers, such as The Hartford, Assurant (formerly Fortis), Target.com, eFunds, EcoWater Systems, Long Term Care Group, and Dean Foods/Land O’ Lakes, plus many smaller businesses and retail shopping enterprises. Woodbury is also home to Woodwinds Health Campus, which is anchored by a full-service acute care hospital.
Woodbury’s greatest asset, however, is the people who live and work here. Hundreds of residents volunteer in city-sponsored programs and on advisory boards; many more take an active role in community life by donating their time through local churches, schools, civic and youth groups, and other organizations.
The Cheryl Brenna Group has specialized in this great community for twenty four years, and we are here to help guide you through the process of buying or selling a home or both. Even though we are dealing with challenging times in our world, which has affected almost every facet of life both personally and professionally, we are here to help ease the stress through the process of making a lifestyle change. You can count on the Cheryl Brenna Group -http://www.woodburyrealestatemn.com/ We sincerely care and look out for our clients best interests.
Below is a sampling of information about the city.
Federal/State/County Elected Officials
Please take the opportunity to read the interesting information on the city’s web site and also on our web site as well. We offer many wonderful recommendations for referrals for just about any need you may have. Once in our web site, click on Favorites to check out our favorites- restaurants, home staggers, handyman, remodeling companies, painters, great places to shop, you get the picture? We would love to hear from you, so if you have any thoughts or questions, please contact us or leave a comment and we will get back to you in a very timely manner. Click here to meet our group-.http://www.woodburyrealestatemn.com/about.html
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Consider Re-Sale When Purchasing a Home!
Buying a home can be one of the most emotional events in your life. And it should be! The purchase of a home will most likely be one of your largest single expenditures. It is your sanctuary and possibly the place you will raise your family. You want it to fit you!
Looking for a home seems fairly easy. You drive around neighborhoods, visit open houses and search real estate web sites to find properties that interest you. Things become more complex when you become serious about putting in an offer on a home. Whether it is new construction or an existing home, the time to avoid re-sale problems is when you decide to purchase.
It may be hard to think about re-sale when you are just considering buying a home. However, some time in the future you may want or need to sell that home. Remember, no home will be absolutely perfect. But once you find the home that fits your needs, it would be wise to look ahead and consider any possible issues that could affect the re-sale of the property. You will want to have a home that is in high demand by future buyers and one that will get you the highest price possible in the market at the time you decide to sell.
Here are a few potential items to consider in order to avoid future re-sale problems:
1) Lack of Yard
Buyers may pass on a home that has a significantly smaller or unusable yard.
2) Unusual Easements or Restrictions
If unusual easements or deed restrictions are discovered on the title work, it could be cause for re-consideration and it would be in your best interest to carefully evaluate the situation before making a final decision. Some examples: Is there an access easement to another property? Is there an encroachment on the property? Is flood insurance required? Is there a lot boundary issue?
3) High Tension Wires
The general reaction by buyers to nearby high tension wires is to simply cross the property off their short list.
4) Steep Driveway
From past experience if a drive way is too steep, some buyers won’t even get out and view the home.
5) Busy Street
The noise and traffic related to a busy street is a turn off to many buyers regardless if the street is located in the front or to the rear of the home.
6) Uncommon Style
Homes that are atypical for the neighborhood may be problematic in selling in the future.
7) Non-Functional Floor Plan
Floor plans that make living in the home difficult may turn buyers away. Some examples: Excessive level changes, low ceilings and rooms that are out of proportion.
8) Water Drainage Problems
Poor water drainage can create serious and costly structural remediation problems.
9) Over Improved
It may be difficult to recoup the cost for homes that are over improved for the area. Some buyers may feel safer purchasing at the mid level of a neighborhood.
10) Inspection Issues
Excessive repairs noted in your inspection report may indicate the house was not maintained or was poorly constructed.
These are just a few of the things to consider when purchasing a home in order to avoid re-sale problems in the future. Some of these issues may be fixable but be sure to thoroughly assess the situation and get expert advice when considering the cost of repair or improvement. Now is the time to look ahead and anticipate possible sales objections that you may encounter with this property.
The Cheryl Brenna Group is committed to helping you find a home that you will love to come home to! Choosing the right real estate agent to look after your best interests is critical. You want a professional who is highly knowledgeable of the market as well as in tune to your specific needs. We want to find the right home for you!
