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HomesMSP Real Estate Blog
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Practical information about buying, selling and owning a home... and life in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1427 )
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Great Stuffing Recipe for Thanksgiving!
Daylight is shorter, cold winds are blowing; and it is time to give Thanks with friends and family! Last year I shared my favorite Thanksgiving Recipe "Yams... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
October Market Update... Traditional Sales and Prices Soar Over Recent Years
Twin Cities 2014 real estate sales have spent the year lagging behind the high levels of last year, but October 2014 sales were very close to 2013. It's easy... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Dark Chocolate Brownies with Salted Caramel Frosting
"The best things in life are unexpected, because there were no expectations." ~ Eli Khamarov NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more
Posted on 13 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
VA Loans
Since Tuesday was Veteran's Day, I thought this was a perfect week to remind people about VA loans! VA loans are a wonderful benefit to our veterans. Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Photos from New Construction Home Inspections, Part IV
New homes should be inspected by private home inspectors. It's been one day short of a year since my last post on new construction home inspections, so it's... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Lake of the Isles: in the Middle of Everything, but Feels Miles Away from It All
I’ve walked and run around, and cross country skied and ice skated on nearby Lake of the Isles many times; I’ve taken dogs to the off-leash dog park (which has... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Southdale Evolution... Fostering Community, Pushing Walkability
When Victor Gruen designed Southdale Center in 1956 it was the first enclosed regional mall in the US. But his vision was to be more than just a retail site... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Ready, Set, SHOVEL!
It’s almost upon us: the first real snowfall. With 8-12 inches predicted between late Sunday night and Monday’s evening commute, it’s time to rally the... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
The Twin Cities of Minnesota... Where There is Always Tonic in the Air and Wine...
We just finished a fascinating course to become 'Old Home Certified', which of course included some history of the Twin Cities. Read more
Posted on 07 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Conventional 3% Down Again??
Fannie Mae used to offer 3% down conventional loans until a couple years ago....they went away with several changes due to the number of foreclosures, etc.... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
"Everything is in a State of Flux - Including the Status ...
"Everything is in a state of flux - including the status quo." ~ Robert Byrne NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Q&A - Siding Stains: Why Do Houses Cry?
We get brown water stains on our siding over the winter, but they mostly go away over the summer. Will you perform an inspection for those stains only (not a... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
IDAs: A Great IDEA to Save Money!
In a survey conducted earlier this year, respondents indicated that one major element of the home-buying process held them back: having cash on hand. Read more
Posted on 03 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Colossal Cafe... One of a Growing Number of Made-from-scratch Neighborhood Cafes
A record 91 restaurants have opened in the Twin Cities so far in 2014 and more are in the pipeline. What is perhaps most impressive about this boom is that the... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Why Do I Need to Remove That Piece of Furniture?
Home Staging is alot about removing things. Don't get me wrong, it is WAY more than that such as bringing things in, furniture placement, paint colors, traffic... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
DOM, CDOM and Now PDOM... What They Are and How They Are Helpful
It used to be that one of the first questions I would get from buyers looking at properties was, "How long has it been on the market?" That was when DOM... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
What Do I Need for a Loan Approval?
As I have had more people asking to get a mortgage approval, I thought it was time to remind everyone what you need for that approval! Most of the information... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Balsamic-Honey Glaze
"Why don't skeletons like parties? They have no body to dance with!" NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy... Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
What FSBO Says to a Buyer
I’m currently in the midst of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. The program follows a 9-week curriculum that lays a foundation for ultimately becoming... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Moisture Testing Homes with Vinyl Siding
Moisture intrusion can happen with any type of siding, and it's always an expensive repair when left unchecked. Read more
Posted on 28 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE