When Selecting an Agent to Sell Your Home What is Most Important to You?

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Paradise Island

iPad Launch Brings New Real Estate Apps to the Market

iPad Launch Brings New Real Estate Apps to the Market

Coldwell Banker First Realty Fargo, ND

This is the office I worked in before joining Advantage Realtors® from March 2008 to December 2010. It's located at 2731 SW 12th Ave Fargo S Fargo, ND 58103.


Awards / Certification while at Coldwell Banker First Realty

Here are some different Awards / Certification I received while at Coldwell Banker First Realty. It has been great receiving each one of these and I will continue to educate myself more & more and later on have additional ones to add to the collection.








NAVTEQ SERVICE AWARD



This is a picture of a One Year Service Award I received. Some of my responsibilities here were Geo-Coding, Quality Control of Data, & Installing & Training people in new software.

NAVTEQ



Before getting into Real Estate my prior job I had was working for NAVTEQ. It's a place that makes Digital Maps and providing other services with a variety of different offices Worldwide. The one pictured above is the one I worked at located at 1715 Gold Drive Fargo, ND 58103.

iPad for Real Estate search part 1 Apps - It will be how they find YOU

Advantage Realtors® Website

www.advantagefm.com/

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Top Benefits of Owning

1.Tax deductions: Mortgage interest and property tax obligations are a homeowner's best friend when tax time comes. For both federal and state income taxes, these expenses are usually fully deductible. Talk to a tax advisor about your deductions.

2.Appreciation: Homes are considered in many cases a safe, steady investment, with values that rise while debt decreases.

3.Equity: You can’t build up equity renting.

4.Borrowing power: For owners who choose to stay put, equity still comes in handy. It can be used to secure a loan or obtain a line of credit.

5.Stability: Renters generally have no idea what they'll be paying a few years down the line. Home owners with fixed-rate mortgages, however, essentially have the same payment for up to 30 years.

6.Freedom: Speaking up within your home is also much easier when you own it.

Restaurants to try out in the FM Area



One of my favorite places to go to and that I have gone to time and time again is Grand Junction. They have east coast style subs and they serve up sandwiches either hot or cold. I however always got a hot sandwich. I recommend the Junction Delight & Cajun Chicken Ranch. If you want fries and a drink ask to make it a special.
Location: 435 Main Avenue Moorhead, MN 56560
Phone: (218) 287-5651
Website:www.GrandJunctionSubs.com




If your thinking of getting some Pizza I would highly recommend trying Duane's House of Pizza. It is in my opinion, extremely good. If you go on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday they typically will have Buy a Large for the price of a Small. Otherwise I have seen a special on their website.
Location: 2223 Highway 10 E # 5 Moorhead, MN 56560.
Phone: (218) 236-0550
Website:www.duaneshouseofpizza.com




FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES is a fairly new place to Fargo. It's really good. I would highly recommend it. The few times I have went so far it has been extremely busy. I get a Burger with Mayo and Jalapeno's with an order of Fry's with a Coke. It's one of the best burger's I have had. I will for sure be back.
Location: 2877 45th Street Fargo, ND 58102. Phone: (701) 356-5489
Website:www.fiveguys.com/




Famous Dave's is one of my favorite places to go to if I am thinking of BBQ. I always get a nice size amount of ribs which are always tender, juicy, and full of flavor. I usually get some corn bread and mashed potato's to go with it. There usually will be a number of different BBQ Sauces available. Try several out and see what you like best. There are a lot of good flavors. Try them all!
Location: 2581 45th Street South Fargo, ND 58104.
Phone: (701) 282-8900
Website: www.famousdaves.com




One of my favorite places to go to if I am in the mood for some Taco's is the Taco Shop. I think that they serve up the best Taco's in the FM area out of any place I have tried so far. Another great item to get is a big order of Nacho's with Ranch, Sour Cream, Cheese, Beef, and some Jalapeno's with hot sauce. There are currently 3 locations I know of in the FM area. This one is off 45th St.
Location: 4474 23rd Avenue S Fargo, ND. Phone: (701) 526-0810




Another one of my favorite places to dine in at is HuHut Mongolian Grill. I usually get a big bowl of noodles with pork, chick, and a little beef. Then I put in about 4 or 5 different sauces. I make sure to usually get a total of around 9 to 10 ladles of sauce all over the noodles and meat so they are soaked and ready to go on the grill. The food is really good. Ask for some white rice to go with it. If afterward you still are hungry for dessert try some Smore's.
Location: 1801 45th ST SW Fargo, ND 58103.
Phone: (701) 478-4688
Website: www.huhot.com




Qdoba is one of the other places I have gone to numerous times. The food is great and is made up in front of you fairly quickly. I usually always get a Naked Chicken Bowl with Queso Sauce, Hot Sauce, Sour Cream, and Cheese on it with a mix of Black and Pinto Beans. If you still want something after that, get a Brownie w/ a Coke. Make sure you get a Qdoba Card & earn Points.
Location: 1801 45th Street South Fargo, ND 58103.
Phone: (701) 478-4545
Website: www.qdoba.com




Buffalo Wild Wings is another great place to go to. It's very popular especially whenever any type of major sporting events are going on. Tennis, Golf, Football, Basketball, Baseball, it's usually got a good size crowd. Many people also go to watch the UFC Fights here as well. Usually it gets really busy and you need to come a minimum of one hour ahead of time to get a table.I normally go to this one pictured here in South Fargo, sometimes the N Fargo one.
Location:1501 42nd St S Fargo, ND. Phone: (701) 356-9464
Website: www.buffalowildwings.com/




A great place to go to especially in the summer time is Paradiso Mexican Restaurant. This place serve's up some great Margarita's with chips and salsa. One of my favorite items on the menu is the Magnificent Three Enchilada's.
Location: 801 38th Street South Fargo, ND 58103.
Phone: (701) 282-5747
Website: http://www.Paradiso.com




Here is 3 different places to checkout all under the same roof. They are Mom's Diner, Tailgators Sports Cafe, and Pop's Roadside Eatery. If your wanting to go in and watch the game and get a bite to eat I would recommend either Pop's Roadside Eatery or Tailgators. They both have numerous TV's surrounding the tables and booths so you can keep an eye on the game just about any place you have a seat. Sometimes certain sporting events cause the business to fill up real quickly so you may have to call to see if it's possible to make a reservation.


There are a number of good items off the menu to try out such as Popcorn Chicken with Spicy Southwest Sauce, 1/2 LB Padre Melt with French Fries, Buffalo Wings, and some great Chili and Knephla Soup. If it's to busy inside, there is more room out on the patio to have a drink and get some great appetizers. Try a Hot Turkey or Carmel Roll à la mode in Mom's.
Location: 1322 Main Avenue Fargo, ND 58103. Phone: (701) 293-2091
Website: http://www.tailgatorsfargond.com/



The next place is the Jade Dragon. They serve up Vietnamese & Chinese here and it is really good. The food comes in large portions and is priced very well. One of my favorite things to get here is Kung Pow Chicken. Just want an app? Get Egg Rolls.
Location: 1015 Main Avenue Fargo, ND 58103.
Phone: (701) 293-0152



Around the Fargo-Moorhead area there are a number of different places I like to eat at. I'll just post some of my favorite ones. I like a number of different restaurants. Starting off in Moorhead one great place to go to on a hot summer day is Burger Time. They serve up some great Burger's & Fries. The combos are very reasonable in price and they have some tables out in the front if your not in a rush to go through Drive Thru. Add a Milkshake for Dessert.
Location: 1620 1st Avenue North Moorhead, MN 56560.
Phone: (218) 233-9641
Website: http://www.itsburgertime.com/

Planning on Remodeling?

If your thinking of remodeling your home check out the links below. Get ideas and trends for home remodeling and home improvement. Make sure you think clearly about what remodeling you are considering doing. Although you may think of adding a new addition, the project may not make sense for resale. Make sure to get a qualified professional for the job. Also for certain changes or remodeling a permit may be required. This should be verified before the remodel.

http://www.accentcontracting.com/


http://www.homeremodelingsolutions.com/

Good Time to Buy

2009-10 Cost vs. Value Report: REALTOR® Magazine

2009-10 Cost vs. Value Report: REALTOR® Magazine

Buy or Rent Calculator

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Friday, June 18, 2010

Fargo-Moorhead West Fargo Schools

There are a variety of different schools here in the Fargo-Moorhead & West Fargo Area. Below is a variety of different links you can visit for more information on the various schools.

Moorhead Area Public Schools

Fargo Public Schools

West Fargo Public Schools

Relocating to Fargo, ND or Surrounding Area?

If you plan on moving to Fargo, ND or the surrounding area and will need to find a property either to rent or own let me know. I am licensed in North Dakota & Minnesota as a Residential Real Estate Agent. Contact me at your earliest convenience. Cell: 701-367-9267 (Call or Text) or Email: NickNymark@gmail.com


*Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity

*Graduated from MSCTC with an Associates of Applied Science in Computer & Network Technolegy

*Lives in Moorhead, native of Moorhead

*Completion of Coldwell Banker University: eFastStart

*Awarded the SFR (Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource Certification)

*Member of National Association of REALTORS®

*North Dakota Association of REALTORS®

*F/M Association of REALTORS®

What Is The Best Price Obtainable For Your Property?

Buyers compare properties
Home Buyers engage in comparison shopping. They will not pay more for a property than they could pay for another, similar one.


Recently sold market data
Reveals what buyers have actually paid for similar properties. 

Currently for sale

Shows properties competing for buyers’ attention right now.

 
Did not sell
Demonstrates what buyers have not been willing to pay under current market conditions.


A Competitive Market Analysis will give you a good idea for the realistic pricing of your property.


The higher a property is priced above realistic market value, the more time it will take to sell and the less interest it will attract. If your property is priced right, more buyers will be interested when it first hits the market. Since mortgages are based on fair market value, NOT the sale price, more buyers will be able to consider your property when it is priced correctly. If a property fails to appraise, it will either cause the buyer to make up the difference in cash or cause the sale to fall through.


Contact me Today for a Competative Market Analysis: Cell: 701-367-9267


My Website

Consumer Electronic Show: TechWatch: REALTOR® Magazine

Consumer Electronic Show: TechWatch: REALTOR® Magazine

Zillow on iPad




Do you have an iPad? One very cool toy in my opinion. Currently available in 16GB, 32GB, & 64GB. This cool gadet can play movies, store tons of photo's, play music, has Wi-Fi for internet and email, and more! There are currently thousands of apps available for it including one by Zillow. You may want to download it for your next real estate search. Check out this video clip for a little preview of this app. Click Here for more info and Downloads.

Why a Home Inspection is Highly Recommended

A Home Inspection gives the buyer more detailed information about the home. If your going to spend thousands of dollars on some real estate wouldn't you want to pay a few hundred dollars or more to have that large purchase inspected?


A Qualifed Home Inspector may do a variety of things such as...


1. Evaluate the physical condition of the structure and other components
2. Identify items that need to be repaired and/or replaced
3. Estimate the remaining life of items such as Shingles, Central Air Unit, Structure, and other important parts and/or components.
4. Test the electrical and plumbing components


A few inspectors are...


Tri-State Inspection Service
Dean Foell
701-799-9150
Website: Click Here


DJ's Home Inspection, Inc
Darrel Dahl
Phone: 701-412-1120
Email: ddahl@djshomeinspection.com
Website: Click Here

Loan Pre-Approval

If your thinking of buying a home and you have not been to a lender yet you may want to go in to get pre-approved before starting to shop for a house. One big reason is to Save Time looking at houses. Without going in to get pre-approved for a loan, you may start to go out looking at property that potentially could be out of the your price range. This could both take lots of time & money spent traveling that could have otherwise been saved by first seeing a loan officer.

Some Loan Officer's that you can contact locally here in the FM Area are...

First Mortgage Service, Inc
2731 SW 12th Ave
Fargo, ND 58103
Pam Maher, Vice President
Phone: 701-239-2601
Email: PMaher@coldwellfargo.com
Apply Online: Click Here


Karla VanRaden
State Bank & Trust
3100 13th Ave S
Fargo ND 58103
Office:701-298-1546
Fax:701-298-7315
Email: kvanraden@statebanks.com
Apply Online: Click Here


Gate City Bank
Denise Williams
3909 13th Avenue South
Fargo, ND 58103
Phone: 701-293-2475
Email: DeniseWilliams@gatecitybank.com

Advantage Realtors® Office Address

901 28th St S # B, Fargo ND 58103

Just Listed Alert!!!

Do you want to be ALERTED when a property is JUST LISTED? Do you want to know ASAP when New Listings come out on the market? Go to my website: www.NickNymark.com and on the top right hand side of the webpage under “My HomeFinder” click on Create an Account.


Otherwise you can also send me an email with the following information so I can set you up to ALERT you via Email when a New Listing comes out on the Market.


1. Your Name


2. Best Phone # to reach you (optional)


3. Where you are open to buying (Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, Dilworth, Glyndon, Kindred, Casselton, etc)


4. What Style of home(s) your open to: (Rambler, Story and a Half, 2 Story, 3 Story, Bi-Level, 3 Level Split, 4 Level Split, etc)


5. How many bedrooms you need at a minimum


6. How many bathrooms you need at a minimum


7. What Price Range your looking in (Minimum Price to Maximum Price)


8. Approximately how much Square Footage are you looking for? (plus or minus 100 Sq Ft)


9. How many Garage Stalls are you looking for?


10. What type of property are you open to? (Condo/Townhouses, Duplexes, Lake Property, Mobile Homes, Single Family Homes, Twinhomes)


11. When your looking to Buy (1-3 Months, 3-6 Months, 6-12 Months, or 12 Months)

Open Houses


Do you typically search for your open houses in the newspaper or other places? Do you ever look online to see what open houses are available? If you have not checked for open houses online, please try the website below. There typically are lots of open houses up on this website.


Currently you can search for open houses on this website by sorting the available ones by Highest Price, Lowest Price, & New or Recently Changed First. You also can search by Area which currently includes: Entire Area, North Fargo, South Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead, Rural ND, and Rural MN. If you have a question, or would like to view one of the properties but you can’t make it during the time the open house is open please either call or email me. My Cell: 701-367-9267 and my Email: NickNymark@gmail.com otherwise you can fill out your contact information on my website: www.NickNymark.com


Website for Open Houses: www.FMOPENHOUSES.com

I am Now Taking Listings!

I am Now taking Listings!
Do you know someone who wants to Sell?

Cell: 701-367-9267 (Text or Call)
Email: NickNymark@gmail.com
Website:www.NickNymark.com

About Me - Nick Nymark

Nick has been a resident of the Fargo/Moorhead area his whole life. He graduated from Moorhead Senior High School and has earned an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Computer and Network Technology.

He has developed a strong background in marketing and sales with over 5 years experience. He relies on this experience to make the buying or selling process for his clients easy and enjoyable.

Nick is licensed in both North Dakota and Minnesota. This enables him to service the Fargo, Moorhead and surrounding areas.


I am now taking Listings!
Do you know someone who wants to Sell?


Cell: 701-367-9267 (Text or Call)
Email: NickNymark@gmail.com
Website:www.NickNymark.com