Real Estate Magazine

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• Shoulda Had Title Insurance... the Rest of the Story

  

  In my "Shoulda had title insurance..." post on August 15th I wondered if one of my listings would close as scheduled the next day because of a mortgage payoff... Read more

  The 11 September 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• My Beef With Old Gas Log Fireplaces

  

  I'm not a fan of gas log fireplaces because they waste energy and they're a potential safety hazard. These fireplaces start out as wood burning fireplaces,... Read more

  The 06 September 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Trees, Power Lines, Responsibility

  

  The two most common issues I find with overhead power lines during home inspections are trees rubbing up against them and exposed contacts that present an... Read more

  The 30 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Hidden Village... Golden Valley's Best Kept Secret

  

  Small (but not too small), affordable homes in walkable communities is a mantra I hear over and over again when working with buyers. Hidden Village is a small... Read more

  The 28 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• What Baby Boomers and First-time Homebuyers Have in Common

  

  First-time homebuyers dominated the housing market the last two years but Baby Boomers have been more prevalent this year grabbing bargains of a lifetime. They... Read more

  The 26 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Edina Promenade... Suburban Walkway Yields High Walk Score

  

  Looking for a condo/townhome in a suburban setting with a high walk score? Be sure to check out the area around the Edina Promenade, which connects the paths... Read more

  The 21 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Repairs After the Home Inspection: Are Re-Inspections Necessary?

  

  I know from experience that maybe half of the repairs will be completed properly, and the other half either won't be done or will be done incorrectly. I... Read more

  The 16 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Window Stains, Window Leaks

  

  Water stains on window sills is often a source of anxiety for home buyers, and it’s the home inspector’s job to help determine if the stains are the sign of a... Read more

  The 09 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Why Does It Seem That So Many Real Estate Deals Are Falling Apart?

  

  When I talk to real estate closers, lenders and other agents lately, it seems like how hard it is to get from purchase agreement to closing nearly always become... Read more

  The 07 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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• Musty Basement Smells

  

  One of the houses we worked on was built in 1952 and was just listed. The Owner doesn't live there and called us after she got feedback that there is a musty... Read more

  The 06 August 2011 by   Homesmsp
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