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• Vive Le Town Talk!

  

  When I moved back to Minneapolis several years ago, one of my primary considerations was the desire to be closer to family and friends. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Who, What, When, Where and Why? Open House Questions

  

  The open house can, of course, be a bit awkward: you’re walking into someone else’s home, and there’s always an agent there to greet you. As with many other... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Neighborhood Factors That Affect Your Home's Value

  

  When you are buying a home, even if you plan to stay for a long time, it is always important to look ahead to how easy it will be to sell when that time comes..... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How to Turn Your Mortgage Approval into a Denial Quickly

  Mortgage approvals take time, typically at least 30 days up to 45 days. When you first meet with your loan officer, you will get an approval based on the... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Wild Ramps with Scrambled Eggs

  

  "Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known." ~ Carl Sagan NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Should Home Inspectors Recommend Upgrading to New AFCIs? No.

  Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupters are relatively new electrical safety devices that first appeared in the 1999 National Electric Code. Read more

  Posted on 21 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Welcome to the Shedquarters!

  

  Similar to how we’ve expanded to utilizing below-ground square footage, homeowners are constantly on the lookout for ways to increase useable space in the... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Family Fun at in Silverwood and LaBelle Parks

  

  Silverwood is a large park in New Brighton just off Silver Lake Road, managed by the Three Rivers Park District. This beautiful park is fairly new and filled... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Creating Emotion Through Paint Color

  

  People are always looking to create a certain feel in a room. They may want energy in a workout room or calm in a bedroom. Many people do not know how to... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Why Home Decorators Started Using Wallpaper

  

  As I showed our clients a condominium this week, we found nearly every room had wallpaper falling off the walls. While our clients were ready to peel it off,... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Why We Love the Minneapolis Howe Neighborhood... from a Family Who Lives There

  

  I am currently working with a family who lives in the Minneapolis Howe neighborhood, and loves it so much they have tried for several years to find a bigger hom... Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How to Pay off Your Mortgage Early!

  There are lots of different ways to pay off your mortgage early. Some take discipline from you, some don't. One idea- if you refinance your home to a lower... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Asian Sloppy Joes

  

  "What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity." ~ Joseph Addison NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• My Favorite Tool: the Milwaukee M12 FUEL™ 1/4" Hex Impact Driver

  

  About eighteen months ago, I started using a Milwaukee 1/4" hex impact driver in place of both a drill and an electric screwdriver, and I've fallen head over... Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Selling Your Home? How to Get to Yes!

  When selling a home, there are a lot of factors to consider: The condition of the home, de-cluttering, what to fix and what to leave alone, among many, many... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How Wood Makes Us Feel Good

  

  As any Realtor can attest to, wood can be a big deal for buyers. Beyond the anecdotal findings of what individual clients want, the data bears this out:... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• March 2015 Real Estate Update... Healthy and Energetic Start to the Selling...

  

  March 2015 Twin Cities real estate market stats are in and show a great start to the selling season. New listings took a nice jump up, 21.4% higher than last... Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Credit Card Mistakes That Can Affect Your Mortgage Approval

  You have been saving money, making your payments on time and thinking about buying a new home...you should be ready to go. You meet with your loan officer and... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Thin and Lacy Pancakes

  

  "Only the guy who isn't rowing has time to rock the boat." ~ Jean-Paul Sartre NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• New Water Heater Energy Standards

  

  On April 16th, new energy efficiency standards from the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act (NAECA) go into effect for water heaters. Read more

  Posted on 07 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE