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• New Job in a New Area? Want to Buy a Home Now?

  For many graduating from college or starting in a new area, it's difficult to buy a new home until you have been on your job for a while. Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Ice Cream Wednesdaes in Chocolate Cups

  

  "You can’t buy happiness . . but, you can buy ice cream and that is pretty much the same thing. " ~ Unknown NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from... Read more

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

• How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 3: Siding

  

  Today the focus will be on inspecting your own siding, broken down by the most popular types of siding in the Twin Cities. Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Buying a Condo Vs Buying a Co-op... Association Approval

  

  Both condos and co-ops are required to provide legal and financial information to prospective buyers. The big difference is that when you buy a co-op, not only... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Big Stone Mini Golf and Sculpture Garden... Awesome Destination for the Whole...

  

  When kinetic sculptor Bruce Stillman bought an old 16-acre dairy farm in Minnetrista in 1991 he was a successful artist, making and selling about a sculpture a... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How To Choose a Paint Color

  

  Choosing a paint color is not the easiest task. There are underlying tones in every color and not everyone can see that color clearly. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Insanely Clever Remodeling and Storage Ideas... 43 of Them!

  

  I couldn't resist sharing Sarah Susanska's link to BuzzFeed's 43 Insanely Cool Remodeling Ideas For Your Home. It includes some very clever ideas for using... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Greens, Apples & Cashews

  

  "Don't try the cake. Go for the icing. Happy Birthday!" ~ Liam Holland, age 8 NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• What Will Happen to Mortgage Rates This Week?

  Mortgage interest rates will be volatile this week - there is a lot going on that can affect rates quickly. The Federal Reserve Board met this week and issued... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 2: Exterior Water Management

  

  Roof water management is HUGE. Experienced home inspectors can drive up to a house and instantly know where there will be water problems, just by paying... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Sarah Susanka's Predictions for the Home of the Future

  The Wall Street Journal celebrated its 125th birthday last month by inviting leading thinkers, innovators and artists to share their visions of where the world... Read more

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

• Anoka County Fair is Hopping

  

  Have you been there? I've attended our Minnesota State Fair manyl times, but this year we got to see the Anoka County Fair. It helps to have grandchildren... Read more

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

• Should You Break Your Lease to Buy?

  There are myriad things first-time homebuyers must consider before making an offer on a home—getting approved for financing, collecting a down payment,... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Signs of an up and Coming Neighborhood

  

  Are you a peron who likes to get ahead of the curve? Profit from seeing trends? Buy a painting from an up and coming artist? Buy a house that may need a little... Read more

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

• Four Mortgage Mistakes to Avoid

  Congratulations!! Your purchase agreement was accepted by the seller, now life should be easy!! Or will it? For some people the mortgage process can be very eas... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Shrimp, Corn and Orzo Salad

  

  "There is no such thing in anyone's life as an unimportant day.” ~ Alexander Woollcott NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

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

• How to Inspect Your Own House, Part 1: Roof and Chimney

  

  While a professional home inspector will provide the most thorough and accurate home inspection, there are a number of things that homeowners can look for... Read more

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

• Tuition Waivers for Seniors, "Health Club for the Mind"... and Other Lifelong...

  

  Did you know that Minnesota Seniors are entitled to take classes tuition-free at all state institutions of higher learning if there is space available after... Read more

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

• Hopkins... the Mid-West

  

  You've passed by the City of Hopkins many times, I'll bet... yet you may not have "entered" the city. This small community surrounded by other better-know... Read more

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

• Let There Be Light.....Literally!

  

  As a home stager my mantra is "let there be light". Many homes I walk into have one overhead light in a room which has one 60 watt bulb in the fixture. Read more

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