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• Are We Moving Past Stainless Steel Appliances?

  

  There has been talk about the death of stainless steel appliances for a few years but it is still the runaway favorite. That said, General Electric's matte... Read more

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

• Favorite Things About Minneapolis Victory Neighborhood... from a Family Who Live...

  

  About a year ago I sold a charming tudor along the parkway in the Victory neighborhood in the northwest corner of Minneapolis bordering Robbinsdale to a... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Some Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

  

  Here are some tips for first-time homebuyers... do some homework and define your expectations before you start to search in earnest. Take out a blank sheet of... Read more

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

• 55+ Housing Market Confidence Continues to Improve

  

  Both home owners and builders in the 55+ housing market are showing increased confidence. Because of rising prices and increased home equity home owners are mor... Read more

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

• Tax Benefits for Home Ownership

  Tax season can be a burden for some people but if you own a home, there can be plenty of advantages! The U.S. tax code has several benefits for those that own... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2014 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• New Electrical Safety Requirement: AFCI Protection for Replacement Outlets

  

  This section requires that all replacement receptacles be arc-fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) protected. This means that if you're replacing an outlet that... Read more

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

• Dealing with Your 'stuff'... 12 Things You Can Get Rid of Today

  

  We stayed home this holiday season and our biggest gift was the time to do some purging at our house. We're not quite done yet, but we have a good start and it... Read more

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

• MyBurger... Our Favorite Stop for a Quick, Fresh Burger

  

  The first time I stopped at MyBurger I needed to pick up some lunch for kids and grandkids stranded with my husband. Our son recommended MyBurger and we have... Read more

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

• Home Staging Does Not Mean Deceiving the Buyer

  

  There are times during a home staging consultation that I have been asked how to hide something. Don't hide it, fix it!! Home Staging can get a bad rap as many... Read more

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

• 6 Reasons Why It Can Be Better to Own Rather Than Rent

  

  Homeownerhsip isn't right for everyone, but if you are wondering whether you should rent or buy, here are some reasons that explain why it can be better to own... Read more

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

• 2014 - What's Expected in the Housing Market?

  We know that the Fed has started to taper it's quanitative easing program which has helped keep interest rates lower. So we expect that mortgage interest rates... Read more

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

• Top 20 Home Inspection Photos from 2013

  

  It's the most wonderful time of the year; it's the time when we release our list of the top 20 home inspection photos that were featured on our Facebook page. Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Thank You

  

  Every day I am grateful for the opportunity to work with so many wonderful people. Thank you for the privilege of helping you live your housing dreams out... Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Blackbird Cafe... Another Nicollet Eatery Making Mpls Yummier!

  

  The Minneapolis Kingfield neighborhood not only has one of the best walk scores in the city, it also has one of the best collections of restaurants, coffee shop... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Record Surge in Home Equity Means More Options for Homeowners

  

  Homeowners' net equity showed record growth nationwide for the 12-month period from third quarter 2012 to third quarter 2013, according to data released by the... Read more

  Posted on 28 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• What You Should Know About Your Home and Your 2013 Taxes

  

  Written by Dona DeZube and reprinted from HouseLogic.com with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® It’s the last year for three sweet home... Read more

  Posted on 27 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• The Impact of QM on the Real Estate Market

  The newest phrases or buzzwords in the mortgage industry are "qualified mortgage" and "ability to repay". These are part of the Dodd Frank Wall Street Reform an... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Christmas 2013... from the New York Times 1937

  

  We hear the beating of wings over Bethlehem and a light that is not of the sun or of the stars shines in the midnight sky. Let the beauty of the story take... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Roof Vents: Problems and Solutions

  

  Back when I first started doing home inspections, I was under the impression that roof ventilation was the cure-all for everything. Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• We Got Through the Home Inspection... What's Next?

  

  You have finally come to an agreement to buy or sell a house... and made it through the inspection. Now what? Why does it usually take another month to close?! Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE