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• June 2014 Real Estate Update... Median Sale Price Finally Touches Pre-bust Levels

  

  For the first time since 'the bust', median sale price reached pre-bust levels. How long it stays in that range remains to be seen, but it is encouraging to... Read more

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

• Are You Buying a Townhome - Or is It a Condo?

  In the Minneapolis/St Paul area, there are lots of townhomes and condos for sale. The most important thing for you to know when you are buying one is if it is... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp

  

  "It always seems impossible until it's done.” ~ Nelson Mandela NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking... Read more

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

• How to Prevent Ceiling Stains Around Your Bathroom Exhaust Fan

  

  While the knee-jerk reaction that most homeowners have is to call a roofer when a stain shows up at the ceiling fan, this type of staining is rarely the result... Read more

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

• Midway Neighborhood... Midway Between Minneapolis, St. Paul, and a Whole Lotta...

  

  MIDWAY is officially Hamline-Midway, a St. Paul neighborhood about midway between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. Hamline University is located... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Super Real Estate Agent 2014

  

  I got the following email message in my inbox this week... Mpls.St.Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business have teamed up to present the twelfth annual list of... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Considering the Commute in Home Buying

  

  Considering the possible effects that time spent in traffic has on the body—elevated blood sugar, greater incidence of anxiety, backaches, sleep disruption,... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Is It a Good Idea to Help Your Child Buy a Home?

  

  The number of first-time homebuyers has declined in recent years. Often the hardest part of the process is coming up with the down payment and credit approval t... Read more

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

• Struggling for Money for a Down Payment? Is a Gift Possible?

  One of the biggest issues for many when it comes to buying a home is the down payment. The days of zero down mortgages are gone other than VA and USDA mortgages. Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Frozen Key Lime Pie

  

  "Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.” ~ Dalai Lama NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy... Read more

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

• Zinc Strips on Mossy Roof, Four Years Later

  

  Starting in 2010 I began conducting fairly long-term experiment by installing zinc strips on a moss-covered garage roof, and showed before and after photos afte... Read more

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

• My Favorite Summer Dessert Recipe.

  I cannot believe I am actually sharing my favorite summer dessert recipe! If you ever are a guest at my home you may be served this dessert. Read more

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

• Happy Birthday, America! July 4, 2014

  

  The United States is the only country with a known birthday. ~ James G. Blaine Happy Birthday, America! RELATED POSTS America... like chocolate fondue... July 4... Read more

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

• VA Mortgages

  Since this is the week we celebrate Independence Day, I thought it was a good week to remind everyone that VA loans are a great idea for those that can qualify... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Garlic

  

  "Friends are the bacon bits in the salad bowl of life.” ~ Unknown NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy... Read more

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

• Maintenance Inspections for Homeowners

  A maintenance inspection is essentially the same as a standard home inspection, but the inspection is done for the current owner. Most of these homeowners... Read more

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

• The Original Housewarming Party Was, Literally, a Housewarming.

  

  The term "housewarming" is descended literally from the act of warming a new house, in the days before central heating. Each guest would bring firewood, and... Read more

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

• The Grandest Home on One of the Grandest Streets in the U.S.

  

  St. Paul's Summit Avenue has been named one of the 10 grandest streets in the United States... lined with impressive historic mansions including the Minnesota... Read more

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

• A Red Door

  

  Red front doors are not only popular now for creating curb appeal, they are steeped in history and meaning throughout the ages. It can symbolize many different... Read more

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

• Seward Neighorhood... Minneapolis Biker's Paradise and Walker's Dream!

  

  Seward is a small neighborhood near the University of Minnesota that has a Bike Score of 98 and walk scores in the 80's! A biker's paradise, its location makes... Read more

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