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• Could Alternative Credit Scoring Help You Buy a Home?

  

  If you’re looking to buy a home and have been pre-approved for financing, you’re probably in the clear for financing, barring anything unexpected. Read more

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

• Tips On How To Start Setting the Stage - Part 2

  

  A couple weeks ago I gave you some tips on how to start "Setting the Stage" to get your home in top selling condition. If you missed the first Five Tips check... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How Many Homes Does the Average Homebuyer See Before Buying?

  

  When I was out with first-time home buyers last night they asked how many houses buyers typically see before buying a home. My response was that it is... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Oooh, That Smell!

  

  There are lots of things to notice when looking at houses. Some you try to overlook to see a home’s potential—strange paint choices, or dated light... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Mortgage Approval?

  You have decided to buy a new home - maybe it's your first home. What do you need for approval? For most homebuyers, you will need some basic items. Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Riviera Quiche

  

  "Forever is composed of nows." ~ Emily Dickinson NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome ou... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Buying a New Model Home? Find out When Your Warranty Begins.

  I asked Kurt to write this guest post as a warning for anyone buying a new construction model home, or as a heads-up for anyone who already owns a model home. Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Sen Yai Sen Lek: a Thai Food Gem in NE

  

  After one of my recent closings, Sharlene asked where I wanted to go for a celebratory lunch. Without hesitation, I suggested Thai food at Sen Yai Sen Lek on... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Avoiding the Money Pit

  

  On a cold and dreary day back in February, I posted about houses of the big and little screen; one that I neglected to include (which, paradoxically, was the... Read more

  Posted on 28 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• 8 Criteria for Finding Your Perfect Neighborhood

  

  While it is important to know that the 'perfect' house and the 'perfect' neighborhood don't really exist, it is possible to find a great home in the best... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Does It Make Sense for You to Refinance?

  With the current low mortgage interest rates, it seems like everyone is thinking about refinancing. It may be a perfect time for you to do that, but it may... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Rosa's Biscuits

  

  "Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship." ~ Buddha NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from... Read more

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

• Two Closet Makeover Tips

  

  My two pieces of advice are to add automatic lighting to your closet if you don't already have it, and to consider hiring out the reorganization of your closet.... Read more

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

• Get on the Bus!

  

  As we’ve seen recently, Minneapolis-St. Paul and surrounding areas are regularly nominated for “Best of” lists: from quirkiness to bike-ability, the Twin... Read more

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

• Diamond Lake Neighborhood... Unsung Gem of South Minneapolis and Where the...

  

  When people think of South Minneapolis they most often think of the area around the city lakes and Minnehaha Creek. But if you are looking for picturesque and... Read more

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

• Tips on How to Start "Setting the Stage" - Part 1

  

  Home Staging creates a space that a buyer can visualize themselves living in; it is about showing your home at its full potential. Read more

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

• Creating a Smart Home Buying Plan

  

  When you purchase a home you are buying much more than a dwelling. You are also buying into a neighborhood and the lifestyle that comes with that neighborhood. Read more

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

• High-tech in Home-Buying

  

  A lot has changed since the housing boom of the early 2000s, when the Internet was an underdeveloped tool and smartphones weren't yet a household commodity. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• March Fed Meeting and Lower Interest Rates???

  The Fed met this week and manged to lower interest rates - for now. They voted to keep rates where they have been for a long time and they changed a word in... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesday Unplugged - Butternut Squash Pizza with Feta, Pineapple and Red Peppers

  

  "Time is nature's way of keeping everything from happening all at once." ~ Unknown NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE