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• Should You List Your Home for Sale Over the Holidays?

  

  I have been working with several different clients recently who have been thinking about (1) taking their home off the market over the holidays, (2) waiting to... Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Thanksgiving 2013... I Am Grateful for What I Am and Have...

  

  "I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual. It is surprising how contented one can be with nothing definite - only a sense of existence. Read more

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

• This Year I'm Thankful for Warm Feet

  

  As I sat there getting some feeling back into my feet, I thought about how ridiculous it was to waste this kind of time every day, and decided to put an end to... Read more

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

• Questions to Ask About Commission When Listing a Home for Sale

  

  When sellers are preparing to list their home for sale, listing commission they will pay is often one of their top concerns. Commissions are negotiable, but... Read more

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

• Award-winning Victory 44 Brings Foodies to North Minneapolis

  

  Victory 44, a gastro pub and restaurant in North Minneapolis, has been racking up awards, including... City Pages Best Burger in 2011 and Best Dessert in 2012... Read more

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

• How To Open Your Dining Room Up To Your Kitchen

  

  As we approach Thanksgiving and the end of the year holiday season, I thought it would be great to re-share this article as we all make more time to gather... Read more

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

• Home Buyers Hoping for Better Luck This Winter

  

  Home buyers had a challenging time this year because of low inventory and bidding wars. Those who haven't been successful are hoping for better luck this winter... Read more

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

• Gift Money for Closing?

  One of the most common mortgage issues is verifying cash for your down payment. If it's a gift, there are several steps we need to take. If you have money in th... Read more

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

• Siding Choices: Cutting Through the Clutter

  

  Many salespeople that come to your house for a “free in-home estimate” (translation: high pressure sales pitch) will go on to tell you that their product is th... Read more

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

• What Does TNAS Listing Status Mean?

  

  An MLS listing status of TNAS means 'Temporarily Not Available to Show'... it is not pending, nor is it actively available for showings, but it is still listed... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Minnesota Museum of American Art... Project Space in Building That Was the...

  

  The Twin Cities is full of interesting museums both large and small. The exhibition space of the Minnesota Museum of American Art has had several homes over... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Inexpensive and FRESH Centerpieces for the Holidays.

  

  It is a busy time of the year with a lot of entertaining going on and everyone wants their table to look nice. But the time to pull it together is tight and... Read more

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

• October 2013 Twin Cities Market Update... Townhomes in Shortest Supply, Condos...

  

  Inventory has played a significant role in the Twin Cities housing market this year, with months supply (number of homes available for sale relative to actual... Read more

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

• 5 Myths About Homebuying....

  The fact is buying a home is much different than it was 10 years ago, there are many myths surrounding the process. It's amazing what we hear when we talk to... Read more

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

• Photos from New Construction Home Inspections, Part III

  

  “You'd be wasting your money if you hired a home inspector. This is a brand new house that has been inspected dozens of times by the city of Perfectville, and... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Purchasing a Property "As-Is"

  The "As-Is" Addendum to a Purchase Agreement shifts considerable risks from the seller to the buyer. It is intended for scenarios such as the sale of... Read more

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

• Black Sheep Coal-Fired Pizza... Some of the Best Pizza in the Twin Cities

  

  I had been driving by Black Sheep Coal Fired Pizza on Washington Avenue in the North Loop for years without stopping. When Smack Shack opened across the street ... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• 9 Points to Consider When Hiring a Contractor

  

  Planning to hire a contractor for a significant project? Here are some tips to finding the right one. 1. Ask friends and family. The best referrals usually... Read more

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

• What's the Big Deal with Radon? How Does It Get into Your Home?

  

  Long term exposure to radon is second only to cigarette smoke as a cause of lung cancer so it's a big health concern... especially in your home, where you... Read more

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

• Buying a Home and Getting the Best Mortgage - for You.

  Home sales are going up, so are home prices. The housing market is in a recovery. If you are thinking about buying a home, be sure you understand the process... Read more

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