Jenna Thuening, residential real estate agent and certified distressed property expert, welcomes you to: www.homedestination.com. can help distressed homeowners prevent foreclosure, residential home buyers find Twin Cities area, Minneapolis real estate listings, local real estate news, search for foreclosure buying tips, determining foreclosure eligibility, offer you many resources on buying and selling a Twin Cities home, and to understand our foreclosure market. Helping distressed homeowners determine foreclosure and short sale eligibility, foreclosure alternatives consulting, offering you the best resources for home buyers, property investors, and Minneapolis real estate sellers.
Home Destination's expertise is a trusted authority on the Minneapolis mortgage crisis, finding Minneapolis foreclosed homes, helping first-time buyer buy their dream home, down-sizing your home, luxury homes, new construction, HUD properties search, condos and apartments, rental properties, how foreclosure affects renters, veterans, and more about Minneapolis real estate and key mortgage trends to watch.
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“As a Realtor, every transaction I’m involved in is a partnership with the buyers and sellers. I find it rewarding to help people reach their home destination. Whether that is to purchase their first home, sell an existing and move to their dream home or downsize to their special retirement location.” ~ Jenna Thuening
Home Destination helps Minneapolis home buyers make clear and informed decisions about Minneapolis real estate; Homeowners everywhere are learning their options and taking action in today’s new economy. Our proactive approach seeks the best opportunities for each individuals unique circumstances and dreams. We understand that today more home owners face job losses, foreclosure, falling property values and tight money policies. Are you facing fear or indecision as to what should you be doing “now” to protect yourself and your family? The exciting news is there are new buying and selling opportunities every day that may be perfect for you! Begin by learning how to buy a short sale.
Home Destination is part of the RE/MAX Results team, which sells more homes per agent than any other real estate brokerage in the Twin Cities metro area, and were ranked #1 in the United States last year. When you work with a RE/MAX Results agent, you can count on a highly knowledgeable and efficient team of professionals working with you every step of the way. RE/MAX was recently ranked the “highest in overall satisfaction for home sellers and home buyers among national full service real estate franchises” by J.D. Power and Associates. Working within the teamwork and industry skill level of the top agency, Jenna Thuening is helping new construction buyers, has property investors leads, helping first time buyers, industry networking connections for luxury properties, and is a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE).
A healthy housing market is established is by addressing foreclosures at three stages: pre-purchase, post-purchase, and remediation. If you are struggling with mortgage payments, Jenna Thuening is the CDPE you need to help you navigate through all the messages one hears today about foreclosure. Remember: There is no "cold weather" rule regarding foreclosure or evictions after foreclosure in Minnesota. You family will rest easier with a proactive approach. We are committed to explore new avenues for our clients to help lead us out of the present crisis and, quite possibly, avoid crisis in the future. Today's opportunities for intervention are plentiful. At some point, the Minneapolis housing market will turn around, property values will stabilize again, and new affordable housing ventures are forthcoming. Home Destination will keep you well informed on the Minneapolis Mortgage Crisis.
In the third quarter of 2011, members of the Homeownership Advisors Network received 14,586 preforeclosure notices, 23% fewer than during the same time period in 2010, but an increase of 9% from the second quarter of 2011, when 13,372 notices were sent out to home owners. For an overall perspective, the state of Minnesota received over 42,000 preforeclosure notices in 2011 thus far. Home Destination helps distressed home buyers find the best deals.
Minneapolis real estate owners have a fantastic new item of value to help them as residential home buyers, sellers, and investors in their home's value. Jenna Thuening is eager to help you gain a copy. A magazine currently being shipped to offices, “Maximize Your Home with RE/MAX,” is filled with practical DIY home improvement projects and feature articles.
RE/MAX has partnered with This Old House to bring this Fall 2011 edition at no cost. Copies of the publication are arriving at offices first half of November. Magazines are being provided to offices at an average of eight copies per agent. Ask Jenna Thuening about them. Additional copies of the magazine can be purchased from the order desk while supplies last. The magazine includes a Lowe’s ad offering a 10%-off coupon when you visit them online. It's the type of publication people keep!
Minneapolis Economic Recovery:
The Mortgage Crisis

Months after shutdown fight, Minnesota projects an $876 million surplus. As it turns out, cuts from previous budgets helped, but it was the state’s economic recovery that led to the surprise surplus. Larry Jacobs, a University of Minnesota political scientist, says, "Minnesota has had a remarkable economy." Read The Washington Post on Minnesota's Projected Surplus posted on December 1, 2011. There are several government backed mortgage assistance programs that can help you recovery if facing a foreclosure or short sale. Home Destination can help you determine foreclosure eligibility. There are also many non government programs and legal solutions available. Home Destination can help you assess your situation; your unique needs as a homeowner are going to determine what is best for you. Jenna Thuening helps Minneapolis real estate buyers in today's economy find unique opportunities to find homes that fit their needs and current mortgage loan opportunities. For Minneapolis real estate sellers, it is great to know that he Minneapolis area is experiencing the greatest drop in home inventory since October, 2004. New Listings decreased 11.3% to 911, giving homeowners with homes for sale a greater opportunity to find Minneapolis real estate buyers. For buyers acquiring foreclosed land, new help is available for buying short sales. Minneapolis real estate investors can keep a watchful eye on the U.S. credit conditions that effect home values and Minneapolis home prices.
Foreclosures Homes:
Incredible New Funds Released to Help Stop Foreclosures

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
To help home owners needing a short sale, The U.S. Housing Market: Current Conditions and Policy Considerations, calls for increased lending to creditworthy home buyers and more loan modifications, mortgage refinancings, and short sales to reduce the rising inventory of foreclosed homes and help stabilize and revitalize the housing industry; an approach long recommended by NAR to help spur the housing market recovery. Download the short sale housing help white paper released on January 4th, 2012 by The Federal Reserve System.
Minneapolis real estate investors can read current news about the Minnesota Home Rehabilitation Loan Program. The federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac refers to the placing into conservatorship of government sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by the U.S. Treasury in September 2008. It was one of the financial events among many in the ongoing subprime mortgage crisis. Offering new loan modification opportunities to home owners, the government's new HARP 2.0 Refinance Program is available to U.S. homeowners as of March 17, 2012. Making Home Affordable (MHA) helps struggling homeowners get mortgage relief through a variety of programs that aid in mortgage modifications, interest rate reductions, refinancing, deferred payment or transitioning out of your home while avoiding foreclosure. Home Destination can you understand your options, making it easier for you when you approach your mortgage servicer.
Minneapolis Real Estate Homeowners Tips
Take action now. Don't wait. Best options diminish as the process proceeds.
Engage the skills of a Certified Distressed Property Expert
Learn your options: dont' just walk away from your mortgage
Know your foreclosure rights for mortgage redemption and reinstatement
Call a HUD counselor: they are free of charge and current on opportunities
If you have any questions how this may effect your home ownership situation, or someone you care about, Jenna Thuening is available to prioritize your inquiry if you have been foreclosed upon, are facing foreclosure, or have concerns about immigrant families in foreclosures in the Minneapolis real estate area and corresponding home market values. Jenna Thuening can help homeowners understand their FHA mortgage limits. Whatever you do if facing foreclosures, don't walk away from your home mortgage. For immediate help with Minneapolis foreclosures, or to learn how to buy a short sale, call 952-829-1570 today.
National Mortgage Settlement Helps
Distressed Homeowners

The Largest Mortgage Settlement In History
After an unparalleled settlement, banks agree on funds for distressed homeowners facing foreclosure that will "Help Stop Foreclosures" and actually give dollars back to home owners. Read the National Mortgage Settlement details. Home Destination helps home owners navigate the flood of real estate changes and opportunities, and helps homeowners learn how to get pre-qualified before beginning to search or put in an offer to buy. The settlement has released many foreclosed homes onto the Minneapolis real estate market that were previously backlogged by banks waiting for clarity.
The promises made by five of the nation's largest banks under the largest-in-history $25 billion mortgage settlement have a three year shelf life, ending in 2015. Under the deal struck in February, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase and Ally Financial pledged to stop the illegal practices that sparked false documentation and "robo-signing," which tipped the scales and push many homeowners into foreclosure. A strong effort is underway to make them permanent. The extensive amount of resources necessary to make these changes is extremely significant.
Minneapolis St Paul communities remain above average in national rankings for home price increases, short sales increasing, and streamlining the foreclosure timeline. Jenna Thuening, Certified Distressed Property Expert, has helped many a home buyer find foreclosed homes in mn. Never before have we seen such an amazing combination of low interest rates, government help, and investors poised to take advantage of the many foreclosed homes for sale.
Preventing Foreclosure Is Stabilized Housing
The Department of Justice released a report on May 7, 2012 on finding Alternatives To The Criminalization of Homelessness. Strong measures and cooperative efforts are needed to secure affordable housing for evicted homeowners and reduce foreclosures impact on Homelessness. The U.S. Department of Justice and HOPE are working with HUD on developing alternatives with goals to improve lives of the homeless, and thereby, our communities.
Residential Real Estate Awards: Real Estate Leader, Super Real Estate Agent, CRS- Certified Residential, GRI- Graduate of Real Estate Institute, E-PRO- Internet Technology Certificate
RE/MAX Results Licensed Broker, Certified Distressed Property Expert® (CDPE)
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Certified Distressed Property ExpertCertified Distressed Property Experts can help bring extraordinary results. Jenna Thuening respects and understands homeowner's circumstances and successfully sells Minneapolis real estate, helping residential home buyers.
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Buyer Investment OpportunitiesAt the moment, for most houses in the majority of the country, it's a buyer's market. That means that more houses are for sale, stretches on the market are longer, and prices have bottomed, plateaued or, in some places, increased.
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Foreclosures & Minneapolis Short Sale ReportThe foreclosure and short sale charts are dynamic, meaning they are current and updated every few minutes, offering you key information. Home Destination helps you determine foreclosure eligibility to make solid decisions.
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Preparation Tips: Selling HomesFollow Jenna Thuening's Blog for news breaking tips and help for today's Minneapolis real estate market. Follow expert advice on how to prepare your home for Minneapolis real estate sellers. Whatever your market is, it is best to be proactive. |








