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• Trapping Your Condensate

  

  In approximately 99.2% of the houses that I inspect, there's a 3/4" hole in the air conditioner ductwork that lets air blow out where it shouldn't. Can you gues... Read more

  The 07 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• The Best Time in History to Buy a House?

  

  One of the most compelling posts I read supporting the position that this is the best time in history to buy a home was posted the end of January by Dr. Steve... Read more

  The 24 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
  Business,  Home, 

• Why Municipal Inspectors Wear Blinders

  

  I've taken many building code classes that were taught by the Building Official for the city of New Hope, Roger Axel. He's a fantastic teacher. Read more

  The 14 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
  Home Improvement, 

• Home Staging Tips: Before You Sell Or Rent

  

  Whether you are trying to sell or rent your home, effective home staging will help you get more attention, command a higher price, and close a deal more quickly... Read more

  The 05 June 2011 by   Lauramartindale
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• Houses Never Need Cosmetic Updates

  

  Today is going to be a long day. As I sit here writing this blog post, it's 4:55 am and I just finished doing a little research on the house that I'll be... Read more

  The 18 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• May Market Update - Slow Signs of Recovery

  

  Sales data released for last month shows we appear to continue on a slow road to recovery. Of course we won't really know how steady it will be until we see... Read more

  The 17 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Is the Buyer Waiting Game Coming to a Close?

  

  At the end of the tax credit last year it seemed like buyers dropped off the face of the planet... and the total number of Twin Cities sales last year dropped t... Read more

  The 06 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• 4 Reasons Not to Make a Counter Offer

  

  Purchase offers usually come in low, and most buyers and sellers expect to do some negotiating to come to an agreement. However, be careful about trying to... Read more

  The 20 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Pets

  

  I was in a home this week that had a dog. I LOVE animals, but when I see a pet in a home, my advice is to remove it while the home is on the market. Buyers may... Read more

  The 25 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Minnetonka First-time Homebuyer and Home Repair Funds Available

  

  The City of Minnetonka has just released loan funds available for first-time homebuyers to use for down payment or closing costs through their Welcome to... Read more

  The 10 June 2011 by   Homesmsp
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