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• Wednesdays Unplugged - Ger's Awesome Thin Buttermilk Pancakes

  

  "Children have only to dream and have fun and laugh 400 times a day. " ~ Beverly Beckham NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

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

• A Home Inspector's Review of the Flir One Infrared Camera for the iPhone

  

  My biggest question was whether the Flir One infrared camera would be a viable alternative to a traditional infrared camera for home inspectors. As soon as... Read more

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

• Tech-Savvy Home Trends... Way Beyond Star Trek!

  

  Our world and lives will be so different in the next few years when it comes to our home life and technology. Very few homes already have this technology now,... Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Merriam Park's Neighborhood Cafe... at the Corner of Snelling, Selby and...

  

  The blackboard behind the eat-in bar in St. Paul's Merriam Park Neighborhood Cafe proudly states that City Pages voted them 'Best Pancakes' for 2014. Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• The Power of Focus

  

  One of my favorite trends in the Twin Cities is a somewhat newer one: begun in 2009 in Hudson, Wisconsin, the small lending libraries in front yards has become ... Read more

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

• Meet Geoffrey, My Dragon... Holding His Blue Ball

  

  “Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” ― Eckhart Toll... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Potato and Green Bean Salad

  

  "Diversity: the art of thinking independently together. " ~ Malcom Forbes NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

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

• Reasons to Refinance

  In the last few weeks I have had several clients call me about refinancing. There are definitely times that you should refi and there are reasons not to do it. Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Roof Replacement Part 1: Should Contractors Use GAF, Owens Corning, Or IKO?

  

  When it comes to these roofing product lines, it matters very little which one of these three you choose; picking the contractor is WAY more important. Read more

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

• Home Energy Savings

  Do It, Don't Just Talk About It So we all know that, but we don't often see how much we can save by doing small things. Below is an abbreviated list of things... Read more

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

• Top End-of-Summer-2014 Recommendations!

  

  With back-to-school ads overtaking commercial space online, in print and on air, it’s official: summer is on the downswing. In these last few weeks before... Read more

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

• Attract More Tenants - First Impressions Are Key.

  

  If you are a property manager of an apartment or condo complex the most important thing is keeping the units full. 100% occupancy is your goal. Read more

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

• July 2014 Market Update... Days on Market Hit Low

  

  In the Twin Cities real estate market, July 2014 average days on market until sale were 68... the lowest since the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdsays Unplugged - Adelaide's Homemade Ice Cream

  

  "Life is the art of drawing without an eraser. " ~ John W. Gardner NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy... Read more

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

• Want to Buy a Home After a Short Sale?

  For those that sold their homes with a short sale (selling for less than they owed), things are going to change soon. Fannie Mae has allowed you to buy a home a... Read more

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

• How To Inspect Your Own House, Part 4: The Rest of the Exterior

  

  This post will cover the inspection of exterior items such items as foundation walls, vegetation, windows and doors, and vent terminals. Read more

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

• Brass Doorknobs Disinfect Themselves

  

  Historic brass doorknobs have a distinctive beauty and elegance... but I was surprised to learn that some metal doorknobs also have a very practical, natural... Read more

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

• Golf Legends Come to Minnesota... a State That Loves Its Golf!

  

  If you were to guess which state was the first to host every one of the golf world's 17 major championships conducted by the U.S. Read more

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

• Taking the Scenic Route in Home-Buying: Taking Notes When Viewing Properties

  

  When it comes to buying or selling a home, time is of the essence, and not just in terms of what the market is doing. For scheduling, the rule of thumb is six... Read more

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

• What Housing Type is in Shortest Supply? Houses, Townhomes Or Condos?

  

  Buyers and sellers of all housing types have been affected by the shortage in the housing supply, but buyers and sellers of townhomes are likely to notice it th... Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE