Here is a link that was forwarded to me from a colleague. It's a highly sarcastic (tongue-in-cheek) list of why farmers SHOULD NOT stand up and speak out for agriculture.
After all, non-farmers are already very knowledgeable about what farmers do, right?
http://www.causematters.com/advocacy/why-farmers-should-not-speak-up/
Michele's list has hit a nerve for some of us, but also allows us to laugh about the perceptions of our industry. I hope you enjoy the blog!
Have a great week!
Noah
The FarmlandMan.com
320-894-7528
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
How Low Can They Go?
Though they've crept up in recent weeks, mortgage rates remain at ridiculously low levels (I've seen quotes for 30-Year Fixed Mortgages at 4.39% this week; and 15-Year Mortgages at 3.76%), meaning now might be the perfect time for you to buy a new house.
I am a Realtor with experience dealing with residential and farm properties in the Willmar area. The most recent data show that the median sales price for homes in Kandiyohi County remained around $130,000 to $135,000; and while the number of sales reported dropped a little from 2008 to 2009, the market has improved in 2010.
Sales prices have been lower in surrounding counties like Renville (about $70,000 to $75,000), Swift ($75,000 to $80,000) and Chippewa ($75,000 to $85,000), and Chippewa saw a decline in median prices from 2008 to 2009. Prices rose about 10% to 15% in both Swift and Renville during that time frame.
I am a Realtor with experience dealing with residential and farm properties in the Willmar area. The most recent data show that the median sales price for homes in Kandiyohi County remained around $130,000 to $135,000; and while the number of sales reported dropped a little from 2008 to 2009, the market has improved in 2010.Sales prices have been lower in surrounding counties like Renville (about $70,000 to $75,000), Swift ($75,000 to $80,000) and Chippewa ($75,000 to $85,000), and Chippewa saw a decline in median prices from 2008 to 2009. Prices rose about 10% to 15% in both Swift and Renville during that time frame.
If you're looking for a house right now, I'd love to help you find the right one. I am easy to work with, and can make sure you pick out a house with a mortgage that works for you. Give me a call at 320-894-7528 or e-mail me at noah@farmlandman.com and I will help you out!
Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Noah Hultgren
The FarmlandMan
http://www.farmlandman.com/
Monday, October 4, 2010
Mortgage rates going lower, home sales going higher
Finally it seems like things are starting to loosen up in home sales, thanks to record-low mortgage rates. At the end of September, Freddie Mac said that 30-year mortgage interest rates were averaging 4.32 percent - that is awesome! At that number, 30-year rates tied the lowest on record; while 15-year rates were hovering around 3.75 percent, which set a new record low.
In response, the number of home sales started increasing in the last couple months. A report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows a steadily improving market. The Pending Home Sales Index, which is a gauge of future home sales, increased from July to August.
If you are ready to buy a house, or sell your current house, please contact me at noah@farmlandman.com. I'm a little busy in the tractor, but I would love to work with you and meet your real estate needs.
Thanks,
Noah Hultgren
The Farmland Man
www.farmlandman.com
In response, the number of home sales started increasing in the last couple months. A report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows a steadily improving market. The Pending Home Sales Index, which is a gauge of future home sales, increased from July to August.If you are ready to buy a house, or sell your current house, please contact me at noah@farmlandman.com. I'm a little busy in the tractor, but I would love to work with you and meet your real estate needs.
Thanks,
Noah Hultgren
The Farmland Man
www.farmlandman.com
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