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HomesMSP Real Estate Blog
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Practical information about buying, selling and owning a home... and life in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1427 )
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Knock, Knock! How to Navigate Through Storm Damage Contractors
The important thing to remember is to NOT sign anything until you've done your homework. Many companies that do primarily storm damage follow storms around the... Read more
Posted on 18 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Some Insights into the Housing Moratorium in Southwest Minneapolis
The City of Minneapolis recently issued a moratorium on teardowns and reconstruction of new homes in 5 Southwest Minneapolis neighborhoods of Ward 13...... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
ZUMBRO... Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Linden Hills Neighborhood Spirit
ZUMBRO Cafe in the downtown Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis has been serving legendary breakfasts and lunches since 1995. So many of their staff and... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Don't Forget to Stage the Office!
Home Offices are important square footage. Most buyers want a home office as many now telecommute or have their own businesses that are run from their homes.... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
February 2014 Real Estate Inventory Frozen Along with the Weather
There have been only four winters recorded since 1870 with more subzero days than this year's 46 days below zero. That's more than a month, and the real estate... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Reasons to Buy a Home Instead of Renting
Home ownership has been the American Dream for many people for years. However it's not for everyone. Some people are more comfortable knowing they can give a... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Peanut-Ginger Chicken with California Salsa
"Life does not have to be perfect to be wonderful." ~ Annette Funicello NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more
Posted on 13 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Whole House Fans
A traditional whole house fan basically consists of a huge, noisy, scary looking fan installed at the ceiling in the hallway of the uppermost level of a home. Read more
Posted on 11 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Why Moving and Storage Need Not Be Difficult
Moving from one home or office to another one can be quite difficult and stressful. This is especially the case if a person needs to move from one state or... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Look Better...and Be Priced Better
Buyers often look at dozens of homes before making a decision to buy. If you are a seller, how do you make yours the one they choose? Once buyers who are ready... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
What's Happening with Mortgage Rates?
The first week of every month gets a little exciting as we wait for the unemployment numbers to come out for the previous month. The Friday report can... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdsays Unplugged - Home-Style Creamy Scalloped Potatoes
"It is surprising how contented one can be with nothing definite - only a sense of existence." ~ Henry David Thoreau NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from... Read more
Posted on 06 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Online Building Permit History and More for Twin Cities Homes
While real estate web sites give the most important information about homes to potential buyers, there are many other free web sites that give public informatio... Read more
Posted on 04 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
A Plethora of Tips for Homebuyers
Here are links to a plethora of blog posts with tips and information for home buyers... contact me with other questions, or suggestions for a blog post you woul... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Lebanon Hills... Nearly 2,000 Beautiful Acres for Hiking, Snowshoeing, Skiing
Lebanon Hills Regional Park at 860 Cliff Road in Eagan is the largest park in the Dakota County park system. With nearly 2,000 acres of rolling hills, lakes... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
So What DOES a Home Stager Do?
Some people are familar with what Home Stagers do and some are not. Some have used them and some are thinking about using one. I can sum up what I do in just on... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
What Information Do Buyers Find Most Useful When Searching for a Home?
It should come as no surprise that 94% of buyers now search for homes online, often starting to look long before they are ready to buy. Read more
Posted on 28 February 2014 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE -
Why Does My Lender Care About Credit Inquiries?
When you are buying a home, a car, opening a credit card or anything else that involves taking out new debt, the lender will pull a credit report and you will... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Wedge Salad with French and Blue Cheese Dressings
"I have learned that to be with those I like is enough." ~ Walt Whitman Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius. Pietro Aretino Read more at... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2014 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
How Much Snow Can My Roof Hold?
While all of the recent snow fall has caused major problems with roof leaks from ice dams, I've also started hearing from a lot of homeowners who are concerned... Read more
Posted on 25 February 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE
