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• Family Christmas Outing at the American Swedish Institute

  

  Our granddaughter went to an event for pre-schoolers at the American Swedish Institute last week searching for 'tomte' (elves) hidden throughout the Turnblad... Read more

  Posted on 22 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• One Bedroom - Two Home Staging Tips. Home Staging Minneapolis, MN

  

  Yes, I am going to give you two home staging tips from this one bedroom. I purposely took a very average bedroom found in many homes. It isn't pretty...it... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How Can You Tell If a Property is a Condo Or a Co-op?

  

  You can't tell whether a property is a condo or a co-op by looking at it. Both condos and co-ops can be old or new... and are both 'apartment units' in a... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Protect Your Preapproval!

  The agressive holiday push started by retailers before Thanksgiving and hasn't let up yet! If you are trying to buy a home and have a preapproval, you want to... Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Frost in Attics

  

  Frost shows up in the attic when moisture-laden air from the house gets into the attic. That's about it, pretty simple. When the moisture gets into the... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Minnesota Ranked 3rd Healthiest State

  

  This year's America's Health Rankings report named Minnesota the nation's 3rd healthiest state, trailing behind only Hawaii and Vermont. For the first time in... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Stillwater... One of America's Prettiest Towns

  

  We went to Stillwater for dinner and a concert last evening, and I am always charmed by this picturesque river town known as the birthplace of Minnesota. Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Clever Built-in Storage Ideas

  

  It seems like there is never enough useful storage space no matter how much room you have. If you are downsizing efficient use of space becomes even more... Read more

  Posted on 14 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Median Price Holds Steady in Spite of Typical Holiday Activity Slump

  

  November real estate market stats for the Twin Cities are in and while they show a holdiday drop in new listings... ...as well as pending and closed sales... ... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• FHA Mortgage Limit Changes Coming

  FHA is lowering it's mortgage loan limits in 2014. Effective with all FHA case numbers ordered on or after January 1, 2014, the limits will be less than they... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Window Replacement Part 1: The Dog and Pony Show Comes to Your House

  

  Time for window shopping? Get ready for the product that was absolutely made for the kitchen table sales pitch. Windows are a salesperson's dream, chock full... Read more

  Posted on 10 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• 10 Things That Help Make Eden Prairie a Great Place to Live

  

  1. Preserved natural beauty - Eden Prairie is one of the only cities in the Twin Cities metro area with more than 4,500 acres of open space wetlands, including... Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Selling Architecturally Taste Specific Homes

  

  I stage many architecturally taste specific homes. Historical homes, Victorian homes, contemporary homes, mid-century modern and so on. But when I was called... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Award-winning Aging-in-Place House Plans

  

  At a recent party I found myself discussing 'aging-in-place'... something that wouldn't have likely happened even 10 years ago because people weren't often... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Home Inspectors Shouldn't Be Nail Biters

  

  I've heard this repeated by nail-biting home inspectors countless times over the years. I knew exactly what he had heard, but I encouraged him to elaborate. Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Buying a Home After a Foreclosure Or Short Sale?

  Many people are starting to look at buying homes again after a foreclosure. It is definitely possible, there are a few guidelines you have to follow. Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Knowing Where You Are Going Next Can Make It Easier to Let Go and Sell

  

  Sometimes one of the hardest parts about selling a longtime home (after de-cluttering!) is letting go. Once you make the decision to sell, your house becomes a... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Top Kitchen Remodeling Trends 2013

  

  Considering a kitchen remodel? According to surveys released by Houzz and the National Kitchen Bath Association, here is what's hot... good trends to keep in... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Kick off the Holiday Season Next Saturday at St. Paul's Grand Meander

  

  If you missed the tree lighting ceremony at Rice Park yesterday, don't despair... St. Paul's Grand Meander next weekend on Saturday, December 7th is a great... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Best Way to Insulate a Crawl Space

  

  There are several methods to insulating a crawl space. Some can be efficient, and others can be detrimental to the environment of the crawl space. Read more

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