If you’re thinking of selling your home, think spring. That’s because the season of blossoming flowers and gentle breezes has traditionally held the designation as the best time of year to sell a home. What makes spring so well-suited for house-hunting? Let’s take a deeper look at the sell-in-the-spring rule so you can make an informed decision about when to put your home on the market.

With mortgage rates at historic lows, you may be thinking about refinancing you mortgage. Is now a good time? Refinancing a mortgage is essentially paying off the remaining balance on an existing home loan and then taking out a new mortgage on the same home, often at a lower interest rate. It may sound like a no-brainer, but there are many factors to consider. 

(Woodbury, MN – March 15, 2019) Rick Blood has joined Ideal Credit Union as Chief Lending Officer (CLO). Blood has over 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining Ideal, he worked as Chief Operations Officer (COO) for Firefly Credit Union. In his new position Blood will be responsible for the growth, quality and compliance of Ideal’s loan portfolio. He will be leading all lending activities within the credit union, including consumer and indirect loans, mortgage and real estate loans, business loan financing, and all member lending needs. The CLO will report directly to the President/CEO as a key member of the senior leadership.

(Woodbury, MN – March 5, 2018) Ideal Credit Union has launched a new Zero Down Mortgage product, the first of its kind in the local mortgage market place, which gives prospective home buyers another flexible option to achieve their dream of owning a home.

Finding a qualified real estate agent who has your best interests in mind can make all the difference, which is why Ideal Credit Union offers its members free access to the HomeAdvantage® program and its network of local real estate pros. Selecting the right real estate agent is a very important step in the home buying and selling process. When you use one of these agents, you also qualify for HomeAdvantage Cash Rewards* that can save you $100s to $1,000s at closing!

From finding a home to financing one, and everything in between, Ideal Credit Union's Real Estate Center is your go-to real estate easy button where you’ll find everything needed to search for, buy, sell and save on your next home, including:

Is finding a real estate agent on your to-do list this summer? Let us help you check that off and save big at closing. Selecting the right real estate professional can make all the difference in your home buying and selling experience. Here are 3 to-dos to ensure you choose the best one: