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• Down Payment Resource: Opening Doors to Home Ownership

  

  The dream of homeownership, like any subject viewed through multiple lenses, is one of great conjecture and discussion in recent years. Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Go Johnnies! SJU Football, and the Efficacy of Minnesota's Private Colleges

  

  We don’t like to get too political here on the blog, but today I’m sharing a bit of personal information that a certain sector of the population won’t take too... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Energy Fit Homes... a New Standard for Energy Efficiency in Existing Homes

  

  400,000 + Minnesota Homes Have Inadequate Insulation New energy efficiency standards for existing homes are being set in Minnesota through a new program called... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Should You Refinance Your Home Now?

  With mortgage interest rates dropping again, is it time to think about refinancing? There are some reasons that you should look at refinancing, but make sure... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Adelaide's Frosted Ginger Creams

  

  "Singing is like a celebration of oxygen." ~ Bjork NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 8: The Furnace

  

  To inspect your furnace, start by taking a look at the filter and replace it if it's dirty. Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Do I Need a Water Softener?

  

  If you’re a city kid like me, you’ve never been very concerned about hard water. But step outside the city limits of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and hard water... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• St Louis Park's Fern Hill Neighborhood

  

  Last week I was checking out the new construction on Highway 100 in St. Louis Park. Lots of dust and earth moving near Minnetonka Boulevard and Highway 7. Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Making Old Things New Again!

  

  I LOVE to take old things and make them new again. I don't have much time to do so but this one I just couldn't pass up. I ran into my local Goodwill store to... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• September Market Update... New Listings and Prices Ahead of Last Year, Sales...

  

  Real estate sales data for September 2014 shows the continuing trend of new listings and prices ahead of last year but sales behind last year... resulting in a... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Mortgage Interest Rates Dropping?

  Mortgage interest rates have been dropping lately due to weaker than expected economic data. I really don't think anyone expected that rates would drop again,... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Dutch Baby

  

  "Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold." ~ Maurice Setter NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How To Inspect Your Own House, Part 7: Protect Your Water by Preventing...

  

  A large section of the plumbing code is dedicated to protecting our potable water supply, so it's a good idea to check your own home for some of the most obviou... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Inner-City Serenity: Notable Cemeteries of the Twin Cities

  

  For a few years in the late 2000s, I lived in Louisiana. There are innumerable aspects of Southern, Cajun, and Louisiana culture that were remarkable to my... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Art is Alive and Well in the Twin Cities... in Venues Large and Small, Urban...

  

  Art is alive and well in the Twin Cities... I just did a Google search for arts events today and got a list of 84 events for just one day! It never ceases to... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Uh Oh... Understanding Buyer's Remorse

  

  Between the day you begin searching for your first or next home, and the morning you awake after your offer on it has been accepted, many thoughts and feelings... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• The Biggest Retirement Mistake to Avoid

  

  If you are reading this, you are already doing something to avoid the biggest retirement mistake... having no 3rd Age Life Plan. (note I said Life Plan... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Renting Vs Buying a Home

  There are many reasons why people continue to rent homes or apartments rather than buying. Here are some of the top reasons that people keep renting: -Have not... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs

  

  "Cousins are those childhood playmates who grow up to be forever friends." ~ Anonymous NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 6: Plumbing

  

  Today I’m going to share some home inspection tips and tricks that homeowners can use to identify plumbing problems. Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE