Candice Pliego Real Estate

‼️OPEN HOUSE 🏡‼️
Today (Sunday 12:00-2:00p)

Experience lakeside paradise in this fully furnished log cabin home on Shoal Lake! With endless opportunities for fishing, boating, and exploration, it's the ultimate retreat. The main level features a cozy fireplace, updated kitchen with granite countertops, and spacious dining area. Extend dining onto the deck for serene lake views. Two bedrooms and a full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, find an oversized bedroom, while the lower level offers a family room and 2 additional bedrooms + 3/4 bath. Brand new 2024 furnace! Outside, enjoy a patio with a firepit, picnic tables, and a 16-foot dock. Plus, a heated 3-car garage provides ample storage. 2 PID's with a combined shoreline of approx. 414 feet of shoreline. 23-foot pontoon for purchase, photos to come. Don't miss out on this exceptional lakefront living experience!

‼️OPEN HOUSE 🏡 ‼️
Today (Saturday from 12:00p-3:00p and tomorrow (Sunday from 2:00p-4:00p)

Charming rambler welcomes you with a sun-filled living room that features gorgeous original hardwood floors, and coved ceilings. Spacious eat-in kitchen includes a convenient side door entrance leading to the backyard. Three generously sized bedrooms on the main level, all steps away from the full shared bathroom. Expansive lower level family room, and includes a 1/4 bathroom, access to the attached 1-car garage, and a versatile storage room that doubles as a laundry room. Partially fenced yard, surrounded by mature trees and lush greenery, offers a private and tranquil outdoor space. Recent updates enhance the home's appeal, including a brand-new roof and gutters with gutter guards (2023), new carpet and vinyl flooring, freshly painted interior (2022), and new water softener (2021), with Andersen windows throughout. Conveniently located within walking distance to Seidl's Lake Park and close to shopping, dining, Southview Country Club, the Mississippi River, and easy highway access.

Extremely excited for my friends and the purchase of their new home! 🏡 ❤️

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Charming rambler welcomes you with a sun-filled living room that features gorgeous original hardwood floors, and coved ceilings. Spacious eat-in kitchen includes a convenient side door entrance leading to the backyard. Three generously sized bedrooms on the main level, all steps away from the full shared bathroom. Expansive lower level family room, and includes a 1/4 bathroom, access to the attached 1-car garage, and a versatile storage room that doubles as a laundry room. Partially fenced yard, surrounded by mature trees and lush greenery, offers a private and tranquil outdoor space. Recent updates enhance the home's appeal, including a brand-new roof and gutters with gutter guards (2023), new carpet and vinyl flooring, freshly painted interior (2022), and new water softener (2021), with Andersen windows throughout. Conveniently located within walking distance to Seidl's Lake Park and close to shopping, dining, Southview Country Club, the Mississippi River, and easy highway access.

444 11th Avenue S South Saint Paul, MN 55075 | MLS 6552635 Home for sale at 444 11th Avenue S South Saint Paul, MN 55075, with MLS 6552635.

Experience lakeside paradise in this fully furnished log cabin home on Shoal Lake! With endless opportunities for fishing, boating, and exploration, it's the ultimate retreat. The main level features a cozy fireplace, updated kitchen with granite countertops, and spacious dining area. Extend dining onto the deck for serene lake views. Two bedrooms and a full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, find an oversized bedroom, while the lower level offers a family room and 2 additional bedrooms + 3/4 bath and in floor heating. BRAND NEW furnace! Outside, enjoy a patio with a firepit, picnic tables, and a new 16-foot dock. Plus, a heated 3-car garage provides ample storage. This listing includes two PIDs with a combined shoreline of approx. 414 feet. 23-foot pontoon for purchase, photos to come. Don't miss out on this exceptional lakefront living experience!

28859 Mitchell Road Danbury, WI 54830 | MLS 6534185 Home for sale at 28859 Mitchell Road Danbury, WI 54830, with MLS 6534185.

**The US is currently in an emergency blood shortage!**

Since the beginning of the year, blood drives have been canceled in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood, causing thousands of blood and platelets to go uncollected.

Have you ever needed blood yourself or known someone who has?

My realtor friends and I are hosting a blood drive and would love for you to join us!

You can scan the QR code to sign up for the blood drive on March 20th or find links in the comments below to find other blood drives in your area.

Thank you in advance for your part in saving a life 💓

‼️NEW LISTING‼️
🏡Open house this Saturday 12:00-3:00pm

Experience lakeside paradise in this fully furnished log cabin home on Shoal Lake! With endless opportunities for fishing, boating, and exploration, it's the ultimate retreat. The main level features a cozy fireplace, updated kitchen with granite countertops, and spacious dining area. Extend dining onto the deck for serene lake views. Two bedrooms and a full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, find an oversized bedroom, while the lower level offers a family room and 2 additional bedrooms + 3/4 bath. Outside, enjoy a patio with a firepit, picnic tables, and a 16-foot dock. Plus, a heated 3-car garage provides ample storage. 23-foot pontoon for purchase, photos to come. Don't miss out on this exceptional lakefront living experience!

28859 Mitchell Road Danbury, WI 54830 | MLS 6502639 Home for sale at 28859 Mitchell Road Danbury, WI 54830, with MLS 6502639.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.

One of the most important “P’s” to selling a home is PROPER PREPARATION .

A buyer’s first impression of your home is online, and how well your home is presented will set the tone for how much interest you will have, how quickly it will sell and ultimately for how much it will sell for.

An easy way to accomplish a wonderful presentation is by staging.

Here are a few before and after pictures of some of our homes that were staged to show you how much of a difference it makes.

What do you think? Do you think staging is worth it? Would you be more apt to look at a home staged vs not?

Did you know that every 2 seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets?

If you are anything like me, you are wondering how you can help! My realtor friends and I would like to sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive but we need to make sure we have enough people to donate blood before we commit. If you are looking for a simple way to make a difference in someone's life, click the survey monkey link and add your name to our list of interested people and we will let you know as soon as we get the event scheduled. Thanks so much for considering!

Your one blood donation can help save up to THREE lives!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/57YT7J5

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‼️🍁FRIENDS AND FAMILY!🍁‼️
Please join us at the apple orchard for our annual fall party on September 24th! There will be food, live music, hayrides, raffles, prizes and so much more for the entire family! This event is FREE, we just ask that you register at the link below so that we can prepare! I would love to see you all there! 😊🍁❤️🍂🍃🍎

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-fall-party-tickets-685931829567

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I love all my people but working with family is always a little extra special! Keith and Annette are some of the most kindhearted people I know and I had so much fun helping with the sale of their beautiful lake home! They put their trust in me and the advice I offered in order to prep their home for the market which resulted in multiple offers just 2 days on the market! I love you both so much and I’m so happy for you! 🎊🍾🥳

‼️NEW LISTING‼️

🏡OPEN HOUSE 1-3 TODAY🏡

9294 Cortland Alcove Woodbury, MN 55125 | MLS 6409253 Home for sale at 9294 Cortland Alcove Woodbury, MN 55125, with MLS 6409253.

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Exquisite property on West Jefferson Lake! Whether you seek year-round comfort or a seasonal escape, this delightful property offers a charming 4-bed 2-bath main home alongside a cozy 2-bed 1-bath guest house. The kitchen boasts an abundance of storage space, center island with breakfast bar seating. Large living room, dining room opens to deck. Primary suite with walk-in & elegant full bath. Mudroom off the 1-car garage + powder room. Family room with access patio. 3 bedrooms with full bath + laundry. Guest house is an absolute delight. Full kitchen, living room, 2 bedrooms, loft, laundry, & full bath. Perfect space for hosting family & friends. With approx 80' of lakefront property, charming lake fountain, creating an ideal setting. 46-foot dock included. 2023 furnace and air conditioning. Private well shared with neighbors and city sewer.

28690 W Lake Drive Washington Twp, MN 56063 | MLS 6402183 Home for sale at 28690 W Lake Drive Washington Twp, MN 56063, with MLS 6402183.

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I am so excited and happy for this wonderful family and grateful that they have trusted me to find them the perfect home!! They spent a long time searching and now they can relax and enjoy! Wishing many many blessings and new memories to come! 🥰🏡🙌🏼

If you are looking to make a move please reach out! Let’s make your dreams a reality!

I am so excited for my buyer!! This will be a fun one to make his own in a nice neighborhood near the lake! 😍🥰🏡

If you are thinking about buying or selling in the near future or would just like to weigh out your options, please reach out I would love to help you on your next adventure! 🏡

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After searching for a very long time for a home big enough to accommodate their family, we were able to find the perfect one! We made a strong offer and won in multiples!

If you are thinking of buying in this market and want to know how you can make your offer stand out above all others, feel free to reach out! I’d love to help find you the perfect home! 🥰🏡

Finding your dream home is not an easy task. Tell us how many homes you viewed before finding "the one." Comment below.

Today is a very special day! Not only is it Cinco De Mayo, it is my sons birthday!!

Need real estate advice? Let’s taco bout it! 🌮

So, you’ve found the perfect house and you want to make an offer on it.

There’s just one little problem: you want to buy it for more than you were pre-approved for. Is it possible to buy a house for more than your pre-approval?

The short answer? Yes.

You can offer more than what you’ve been pre-approved for. But, you’ll need to back that offer up. For the mortgage to work, you have to make up the difference between the amount you’re pre-approved for and the amount that you offer.

Typically, buyers in this situation will add the amount over their pre-approval to their down payment. For example, if you were pre-approved for $300,000 and you want to offer $310,000, you’ll need to add $10,000 to however much you’re putting down.

You can also ask your loan officer if it’s possible for you to qualify for a larger loan amount. They’ll work with you and your agent so you can buy your dream home.

Want more buyer tips like this? Send me a DM!

Are you looking to sell your home this Spring? If you answered yes, then here are things you can get started on:

✅ Declutter living areas. Less is more when it comes to getting your house ready to show. Do a clean sweep of counters, windowsills, tables, and all other visible areas, and then tackle behind closed doors: closets, drawers, and cupboards—since virtually nothing is off-limits for curious buyers.
✅ Depersonalize your space. What is the next step on your checklist for selling a house? Sellers should remove distractions so the buyers can visualize themselves and their families living in the property.
✅ Touch up any scuff marks. Even if you're not doing a full-on repainting project, pay special attention to scrubbing and touching up baseboards, walls, and doors to make the house sparkle and look cared for.
✅ Fix any loose handles. It's a small thing, but you'd be surprised by the negative effect a loose handle or missing lightbulb can have on a buyer.
✅ Clean, clean, clean. Once you're done cleaning your house, clean some more. Even if you're not worried about what buyers will think of your home's scent, you want your property to look spotless.
✅ Find a great real estate agent. Your real estate agent should be someone you feel comfortable working with and trust to sell your house for top dollar.

Comment below or send a DM and let's get your home sold this Spring!

Let's talk mortgages. Did you know that when you apply for a loan to buy a home, you can shop around to more than one lender?

In fact, shopping around for your mortgage can actually help you get a better interest rate and save money.

For a typical $250,000 mortgage, a borrower who got one extra rate quote saved an average of $1,435 over the life of the loan, according to Freddie Mac. Borrowers who got five rate quotes saved $2,914 — on average.

Every bank and lender will be able to offer you a different loan program and it might take a few before you find the right one.

Before you start shopping, know the difference between the two primary mortgage types: fixed-rate and adjustable-rate.

A fixed-rate mortgage charges a set rate of interest throughout the duration of the loan. Although the amount of principal and interest might vary from payment to payment, the total payment remains the same, which makes it easier to predict and budget for monthly expenses.

An adjustable-rate mortgage carries an initial interest rate set below the market rate on a comparable fixed-rate loan, but then the rate rises as time goes on. Depending on how long the ARM is held, the interest rate will typically surpass the going rate for fixed-rate loans.

If you have questions about what type of loan is right for you, comment below or send a DM!

‼️NEW LISTING‼️🏡OPEN HOUSE TODAY🏡

Come see it from 10:00am-1:00pm!!

480 Mackubin Cir, Shoreview, MN 55126

Beautifully remodeled home situated on a spacious cul-de-sac lot with fully fenced in backyard with wooded views! New roof & furnace in 2021, backyard landscaping in 2020, newer flooring throughout & more. Gorgeous living room with 17-foot ceiling & cozy wood-burning fireplace. Bright open main floor. Dining with access to deck. Kitchen includes stainless-steel appliances, excellent storage, subway tile backsplash & a view of the backyard! Main level primary suite with access to the updated full walk-through bathroom & only steps away from the convenient main level laundry. Upper level has 2 nicely sized bedrooms & a full bathroom. Lower level family room & recreation space that walks out to the backyard, plus 4th bedroom & three-quarter bathroom with sauna! Fenced backyard with playset, firepit, gardens & more!

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Congratulations to Lynda on the sale of her home! I am so honored to help you with this transition and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you! The best part of my job is getting to meet amazing people like you! Now on to finding a new home with the family!! 🥰🏡

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When you work with the right person, it shouldn’t be complicated at all. What questions do you have for me? Leave them in the comments!

One of my favorite things to do on Easter is go egg hunting with the family! Where are some of your favorite places in the city for Easter egg hunts? Share below!

HAPPY EASTER!🐣🐰 I hope you enjoy this day surrounded by the people you love! 🥚🥚