Author Archives: Ben Ganje

Positive News For the Condo Market!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ben Ganje

Curious about what the real estate market is really like these days? You are not alone. In fact, many organizations are examining multiple factors regularly to try to determine the status of the condo market. According to the National Association … Continue reading →

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Technology Spotlight: QR Codes

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Ben Ganje

Have you noticed the odd bar code boxes showing up on real estate signage and flyers lately? Do you recognize them as QR codes? Are you shaking your head wondering what a QR code actually is and does? Do you … Continue reading →

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Short Sale at 5th Ave Lofts 401 2nd St #106

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Ben Ganje

 Today a short sale came on the radar in the North Loop at the 5th Ave Lofts.  The unit is one of the smaller units in the building a 2 bed, 1 bath with 1 parking stall–but priced to go into multiple offers this week starting at … Continue reading →

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What NOT to look for during your condo buying search

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Ben Ganje

Before looking around for Minneapolis Condos there are a number of things to keep in mind. Don’t lose sight of the fundamentals of a great condo simply because there are a few minor items that could use some attention in … Continue reading →

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Paul McCartney to play in Target Frield near 5th Ave Lofts

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Ben Ganje

Recent developments have Paul McCartney to play in Minneapolis. More importantly at Target Frield blocks away from 5th Ave Lofts in the North Loop! Pretty exciting

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401 2nd St N #117 Minneapolis MN 55401

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Ben Ganje

Well maintained 1+den on the market at 5th Ave Lofts!

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FHA Condo Loans in Minneapolis Become More Valuable

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Ben Ganje

As mortgage interest rates gradually make their accent I have been running across this scenario more often with buyers now which is: Can the assumability of a FHA loan offset the high mortgage insurance premium? The value of assumability is … Continue reading →

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401 2nd St #323 on the market

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Ben Ganje
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A Casino not far from the North Loop?

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Ben Ganje

Recent reports of the owners of Block E are considering a casino inside the complex in downtown Minneapolis. To make this a possibility would require a major policy shift–under current law casino ownership is limited to Native-American Indians. Details

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5th Ave is only blocks from Target Field!

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Ben Ganje

The first week of April 2011 will mark the 2nd season the Twins will call Target Field home! While some Twins fans remember baseball games outdoors at Metropolitan Stadium, others have only rooted from the Twins inside at the Metrodome. … Continue reading →

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