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• Frost Free Faucets

  

  Most homeowners in Minnesota know it’s important to ‘winterize’ the outside faucets to prevent them from freezing, because freeze damage can destroy the faucet... Read more

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

• Typical Homesellers... 2013 Saw Some Changes

  

  The National Association of Realtors compiles an annual profile of buyers and sellers. We took a look at characteristics of homebuyers in Minnesota and... Read more

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

• Edina's Centennial Lakes and Edinborough Park... Fun Winter Destinations for Kids

  

  This has been a cold, snowy winter, with five days in January so cold that schools were closed! Last week was one of those weeks... the kind of week where kids... Read more

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

• Sleek, Modern & Sexy Still Needs Staging!

  

  Yes even you, as sleek, modern and sexy as you are, you still stage yourself every morning and real estate is no different. It needs a little texture, it needs ... Read more

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

• Are You a Typical Homebuyer? 2013 Saw Some Interesting Changes...

  

  The National Association of Realtors compiles an annual profile of buyers and sellers. We will look at characteristics of homebuyers in Minnesota and... Read more

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

• Improve Your Credit Score

  It's cold outside but many are thinking about a buying a new home this year. Now is the time to check your credit report and make sure there aren't any... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Almond Bars

  

  "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." ~ Annie Dillard NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

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

• Minnesota Radon Awareness Act

  

  The new Minnesota Radon Awareness Act requires sellers to give home buyers a lot more information about radon, including whether or not tests have been... Read more

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

• New $150 Million Made in Minnesota Solar Lottery Program Announced... Get a...

  

  The new Made in Minnesota Solar Incentive lottery passed by the MN state legislature comes with a $150 million jackpot... paid out over the next 10 years to... Read more

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

• IDS Crystal Court... Iconic Town Square Oblivious to the Weather

  

  Schools will be closed again tomorrow for dangerously low temperatures for the fourth time this month. As I passed through the Crystal Court of the IDS Center i... Read more

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

• 6 Biggest Homeseller Mistakes

  

  According to a recent survey of 1,000 Active Rain real estate agents these are the top 6 mistakes made by home sellers. Overpriced home - 77% Showing... Read more

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

• 2013 Annual Twin Cities Housing Market... Improvement Continues, Still Breaking...

  

  Annual housing market data for 2013 shows the Twin Cities market is continuing to not only improve, but also break inventory records. If you have been thinking... Read more

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

• CFPB's New 'qualified Mortgage' Now in Effect

  Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) new qualified mortgage rule went into effect. It is also known as the ability to repay rule. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• This Home Inspectors Update on Flashlights

  

  Over the past two years I've tried a number of other flashlights, and I'm happy to say that the Fenix TK35 is still my go-to flashlight, but if my dream... Read more

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

• Why You Need MLS Searches from Your Realtor in Addition to Zillow and Trulia

  

  When a client contacted me yesterday for more information about a property he found on Zillow I pulled it up in the MLS... only to find it had sold last summer! Read more

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

• TowerLight in St. Louis Park... Innovative Intergenerational Approach to...

  

  When I attended a Senior Housing Summit a couple months ago it also included an optional visit to TowerLight in St. Louis Park. I had driven by this new senior... Read more

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

• New Year's Resolutions?? Here is My Non-Resolution! May It Inspire You….

  

  So, did you make any New Year's resolutions? If so how are they going? If not....why not? I started out my year by being on vacation for 12 days and now I am... Read more

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

• December 2013 Market Update... It's Still All About Inventory

  

  The Twin Cities real estate market continues to be all about inventory... at the lowest levels since before 2004. I had hopes that the supply of homes for sale... Read more

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

• How Much Do You Need for a Down Payment?

  Over the last couple of years, there has been a rumor floating around that you need 20% down to get a mortgage. That is a rumor! There are several programs... Read more

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

• Window Replacement Part 2: Materials and Methods

  

  In "Window Replacement: Part 1," we talked about glass packs and U-factors. Now let's talk about materials windows are made of and what install method is best... Read more

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