Foreclosure  & Short Sales	My Story	Ellie's Red Carpet  Service	Ask Ellie

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Hi, my name is Ellie Ortmann ‘Your Family Specialist’ and I sell real estate in the Buffalo and Wright County Minnesota markets. This beautiful area is located only 30 minutes from Minneapolis and is a favorite of ‘ex-urban’ patriots who are looking for the conveniences of the city in a smaller setting. Buffalo is the county seat and has two large lakes on either end of town giving the community a resort feel. Quaint shops and cobbled streets provide the perfect setting for a Saturday afternoon stroll while the lakes are great for skiing, fishing and hanging out with friends.

In addition to picturesque neighborhoods and hobby farms, Buffalo boasts a municipal airport, hospital, new schools, great sports teams (the Buffalo Bison’s won state 4A championship in men’s high school basketball) and is home to the Wright County Rodeo every year.

Home prices are terrific and selection is good so whether you are a first time home buyer or a move up buyer, now is a great time to be out in the market.

If you are considering buying or selling real estate,

call me (763-614-3454)

and experience my Red Carpet Service.

New homebuyer tax credits! Tax credits are now available for first-time homebuyers and qualified repeat homebuyers!

My Story

Growing up in a small town in south western Minnesota, I appreciate traditional values of honesty and integrity. My husband Tim and I have raised 6 wonderful boys in the Buffalo community and when we started in real estate, found that our friends and neighbors were always there to help us grow our business through word of mouth and referrals. Loyalty and extending a helping hand are key traits of the residents of Buffalo.

My commitment to hard work, customer service and building collaborative relationships with other Realtors® has ensured that any real estate transaction I represent you in, whether you are buying or selling a home, goes smoothly. My goal is to listen to your needs and strive to meet them through good communication. I call this my Red Carpet Service!

I have made a commitment to continuing education to best serve my clients needs. Real estate is continually changing and your best agent is one who stays ahead of the changes. My certifications include:

· CRS Certified Residential Specialist

· GRI Graduate of the Real Estate Institute

· CDPE Certified Distressed Property Specialist

Pre-Foreclosure Assistance

A Certified Distressed Property Expert®     (CDPE) is a real estate professional with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry. CDPE's are trained to help home owners facing hardships in today's real estate market.

What does this mean? For people who may be experiencing some financial difficulty, due to job loss, medical bills, death, house payment increases, divorce or any other cause of hardship. You may have missed some house payments and now the threat of foreclosure is nearing. I am trained to show you that foreclosure is not always the answer. Banks are not in the business to own homes’ they really do not want to foreclose on you. I will be able share with you other options available to you and help you decide the plan of action that is right for you.  Go to www.elliehelpsfamilies.com

Don’t delay, call me today (763-614-3454) and know your options.

6 Ways to Avoid Foreclosure

Reinstatement: Bring the loan current

Refinance: New loan with reduced monthly payments

Loan Modification: Modify original loan terms

Short Sale: Negotiate with bank to accept sale less than amount owed

Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure: “friendly foreclosure”

Bankruptcy: Will stall foreclosure but not prevent it