<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Rochester Minnesota Real Estate News &amp; Listings Presented By Rochester Home Team</title><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 01:01:11 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title>Mint Condition newer 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on quiet cul de sac!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/5828-NW-Baron-Lane-Rochester-Minnesota/images/index/398504/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	Wow! Mint condition newer 4 bedroom, 2 bath one owner home on a quiet cul de sac. Large open floor plan with tall ceilings on both levels, center kitchen island, absolutely gorgeous brick mantel &amp; hearth with gas fireplace in the lower level and a new 16 x16 composite deck, ideal for entertaining and no worries. Lots of nice extras with larger square footage, oversized 2 car garage, built-ins, wood laminate and tile flooring, shed and nicely added extra concrete at side for additional parking if needed. All this within walking distance to schools, parks &amp; clinic and freshly painted in soft neutral colors. Better than new - just move in and enjoy.</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/5828-NW-Baron-Lane-Rochester-Minnesota</link><guid>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/5828-NW-Baron-Lane-Rochester-Minnesota</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Super cute 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with fenced in backyard!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1012-SE-13th-Street-Rochester-Minnesota/images/index/394504/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	Absolutely adorable 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with potential for additional bedrooms in upper level and huge unfinished lower level. Beautiful hardwood floors throughout the main floor, warm &amp; inviting eat-in-kitchen with new flooring &amp; freshly painted, all new windows, siding and nice sized fenced in yard. Wonderful starter home nicely updated &amp; cared for just waiting for the new owner.</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1012-SE-13th-Street-Rochester-Minnesota</link><guid>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1012-SE-13th-Street-Rochester-Minnesota</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Terrific 4 bedroom home with 3 bedrooms on one level!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/4528-NW-21-12-Avenue-Rochester-Minnesota/images/index/387530/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	Very nice 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with 3 bedrooms on the main floor and all new carpeting in the main living room.&nbsp;&nbsp; Brand new roof&nbsp;to be installed this&nbsp;Spring.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wonderful open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, large eat-in-kitchen, newer kitchen appliances including a gas stove &amp; black sink plus pantry and all new vinyl tile flooring in the kitchen &amp; dining room. The lower level is also nicely finished to include an additional 4th bedroom with new carpet &amp; a large daylight window for added sunlight, a 3/4 bath with white cabinetry and a huge family room. Space for everyone. The backyard fills in nicely with beautiful lilac bushes and apple trees for added privacy allowing you to really enjoy your deck &amp; the good sized fenced in backyard. Terrific close in location - just move in and<br />
	enjoy!</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/4528-NW-21-12-Avenue-Rochester-Minnesota</link><guid>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/4528-NW-21-12-Avenue-Rochester-Minnesota</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Exquisite one owner newer 4 bedroom home!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1973-NE-Century-Valley-Road-Rochester-Minnesota/images/index/385274/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	Exquisite one owner newer 4 bedroom, 3 bath multi-level home in meticulous condition with beautiful red birch hardwood floors, painted woodwork and lovely maple cabinetry in the kitchen. A welcoming open custom floor plan with loads of windows for lots of added sunlight throughout the home and you will truly enjoy the inviting dining area to the back of the home, which looks out onto the beautifully landscaped backyard and gardens of near neighbors for very serene start to your day.&nbsp; 3 bedrooms on the upper level with a spacious private master bedroom suite complete with separate jetted tub &amp; shower plus a generous walk-in closet. The lower level has a spacious family room with large daylight windows &amp; gas fireplace and the added luxury of a separate laundry room and you&#39;ll be delighted with the large bonus room at the next level to use as you wish. All on just over a 1/4 acre lot. A must see!</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1973-NE-Century-Valley-Road-Rochester-Minnesota</link><guid>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1973-NE-Century-Valley-Road-Rochester-Minnesota</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 19:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with private fenced backyard!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1330-NW-21st-Street-Rochester-Minnesota/images/index/384964/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	A terrific 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on a very quiet street with a gorgeous private fenced in backyard with lots of mature trees.&nbsp; Three bedrooms on the main level with beautiful hardwood floors and a large full bathroom with tile flooring all freshly painted with soft neutral colors.&nbsp; Wonderful bright &amp; sunny eat-in-kitchen which walks out to a large deck, ideal for entertaining.&nbsp; You will also enjoy the spacious family room in the lower level with large daylight windows and a lovely wood fireplace and neat &amp; clean 3/4 bath for guests.&nbsp; All appliances stay plus a large 2 car garage with additional shelving &amp; workshop area.</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1330-NW-21st-Street-Rochester-Minnesota</link><guid>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1330-NW-21st-Street-Rochester-Minnesota</guid><pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 19:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Terrific 4 bedroom, 4 bath home within walking distance to Mayo Clinic!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/406-SW-16th-Avenue-Rochester-Minnesota/images/index/382770/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><div id="supplement">
	Amazingly spacious 4 bedroom, 4 bath home within walking distance to St. Mary&#39;s Hospital &amp; restaurants with wonderful old world charm to include a formal dining and lovely large eat-in kitchen with breakfast area &amp; pantry. 3 large bedrooms on the main floor with an additional master bedroom suite or nanny&#39;s quarters on the upper level complete with private full bath. Gleaming hardwood floors, archways, newer triple glaze windows, new kitchen cabinet doors &amp; bronze hardware, fireplace and a private 3 season porch, which walks out to a fenced in backyard beautifully landscaped for lovely views in the spring &amp; summer. Plus the lower level has a huge newly finished family room, large laundry room and separate workshop and loads of storage...something for everyone. Don&#39;t miss this one!</div>
]]></description><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/406-SW-16th-Avenue-Rochester-Minnesota</link><guid>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/406-SW-16th-Avenue-Rochester-Minnesota</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Once Upon A Playhouse Event - fundraiser</title><description><![CDATA[<p>
	&quot;Once Upon a Playhouse: Happening Feb 10-12<br />
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	Family Service Rochester&#39;s key fundraiser to support its domestic violence programs is about to have its 5th annual Once Upon A Playhouse event. Once Upon A Playhouse has been a main attraction at the Rochester Area Builder&#39;s Home Show since it began in 2008. Children and families alike flock to the Once Upon A Playhouse event to see the innovative, playful, and fun playhouses each to be given away to one lucky raffle ticket holder.<br />
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	Dollars raised from the Once Upon A Playhouse event last year were over $40,000. This money goes toward the programs around domestic violence at Family Service Rochester. Family Service Rochester offers rehabilitation for abusers and has seen an increase of abusers electing to get help; they offer assistance to the family and children, and help families who want to remain together in a new, non-abuse environment.<br />
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	Expense for the Once Upon A Playhouse event are kept to a minimum which affords Family Service Rochester the opportunity to use maximum dollars earned toward programming. The builders all donate their talent, time, labor, and materials toward the playhouses and each has a retail value of over $2500.<br />
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	Once Upon A Playhouse will be held at the Rochester Area Builders Home Show from February 10th-12th. There are 4 playhouses and sketches can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.onceuponaplayhouse.org/" target="_blank">www.onceuponaplayhouse.org</a>. Raffle tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25. You can buy your tickets online at:&nbsp;<a href="http://onceuponaplayhouse.org/raffle.html" target="_blank">http://onceuponaplayhouse.org/raffle.html</a>&nbsp;and you can also get tickets at Family Service Rochester, The Rochester Area Builders, or The Home Show.&quot;<br />
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	&nbsp;</p>]]></description><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com/Blog/Once-Upon-A-Playhouse-Event-fundraiser</link><guid>http://www.homesofrochester.com/Blog/Once-Upon-A-Playhouse-Event-fundraiser</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Impeccable one owner newer 3 bedroom walkout 2 story with private master suite across from park!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/6019-NW-Somersby-Court-Rochester-Minnesota/images/index/376560/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><div id="supplement">
	Impeccable one owner newer 3 bedroom, 3 bath 2 story home in North Park conveniently located directly across city park. Unique open floor plan design allowing for a very welcoming, comfortable living room, extremely spacious kitchen with built-in pantry, large dining room and a semi-private family room on the far side of house with lots of windows for added sunlight. Extremely well maintained, in like new condition with a wonderful large master bedroom suite, spacious main floor mudroom, walkout lower level, deck &amp; patio, beautifully landscaped with the added convenience of a sprinkler system. Just move in &amp; enjoy!</div>
]]></description><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/6019-NW-Somersby-Court-Rochester-Minnesota</link><guid>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/6019-NW-Somersby-Court-Rochester-Minnesota</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:42:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why rent when you can own your own home!</title><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1769-SW-3rd-Avenue-Rochester-Minnesota/images/index/374817/0/t" title="" alt="" style="float:left; padding:3px;" /><p>
	Unbelievable value - 2 bedroom, 2 bath 2 story townhome with 2 car garage with spacious open floor plan all freshly painted in soft neutral colors, tall ceilings, wood laminate flooring, vinyl siding, new roof and low association fees. All appliances stay including washer/dryer on&nbsp;second level. Great close in location, minutes to downtown, parks and shopping. Don\&#39;t miss this one!</p>
]]></description><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1769-SW-3rd-Avenue-Rochester-Minnesota</link><guid>http://www.homesofrochester.com/property/1769-SW-3rd-Avenue-Rochester-Minnesota</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:39:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Should I Buy a Home Now?</title><description><![CDATA[<p>I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home.  Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already.  They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy.  The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!</p>
<p>Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability.  Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows.  Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!</p>
<p>While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life.  It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone."  To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.</p>
<p>Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.</p>]]></description><link>http://www.homesofrochester.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-A-Home-Now</link><guid>http://www.homesofrochester.com/Blog/Should-I-Buy-A-Home-Now</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
