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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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Saddle Valves: Cheap, Easy, and Wrong
I blogged about how saddle valves are illegal products in Minnesota nearly five years ago, and it's time for an update on that topic with some more... Read more
Posted on 17 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
About Town in Minneapolis
Sunday posts have been dedicated to sites and neighborhoods throughout the metro since 2008... resulting in a wealth of information! Read more
Posted on 15 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Aging in Place: Implementing a Barrier-Free Bathroom
The bathroom has come to be viewed as a retreat – a place for relaxation, solitude and renewal in the home. It is also the area of the home that can create the... Read more
Posted on 14 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
February 2015 Real Estate Update... Still a Tale of Inventory
Low inventory has been the story since its big drop in 2011 and 2012. The supply is even lower than it was in 2004, when buyers were scrambling to buy anything... Read more
Posted on 13 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
FHA 203K Rehab Loans
FHA offers a rehab loan that will allow you to buy a home and fix it up or rehab your current home. There are two different types of 203K loans - a streamline... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Blackberry Fool
"I'm still wearing the smile you gave me." ~ Somebody NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and... Read more
Posted on 12 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Using an Infrared Camera to Find an Overloaded Circuit
With an infrared camera, all it takes is a quick scan of the panel to see if there are any hot spots. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Could HomePath Be Your Path to Home Ownership?
Whenever we start working with new buyers, we set up a home search in the MLS based on desired criteria: number of bedrooms, total finished square footage,... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
What We Love About Living in Windsor Green... from Someone Who Lives There
I first visited New Brighton's Windsor Green about 25 years ago, when a cousin of mine lived there. At that time we were living in Eden Prairie and I was not ye... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Staging Your Business - First Impressions for Your Client's
Yes, believe it or not Staging does come into play for business and commercial properties as well. It is most important in company lobbies or common spaces. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
4 Seconds... Why I Always Hire a Professional Stager and Photographer
When getting ready to sell, one of the hardest tasks can be getting your home photo shoot ready. I have had 4 photo shoots in the span of a week (and 2 more... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
First Time Home Buyer Programs
So you have decided to buy a home, you are not sure what to do and who to talk to! What do you do first, who should you talk to first? Help! Sound familiar? Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Chocolava Cookies
"Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." ~ Neil Gaiman NOTE: I spend... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Controlling Window Condensation
The bottom line is that there are only two variables to window condensation: indoor humidity and window temperature. To prevent condensation, these need to be... Read more
Posted on 03 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
It Came from the Caves...
One of the things that makes the twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis so unique is their setting in the midst of several river valleys. Read more
Posted on 02 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Minneapolis Cleveland Neighborhood is Fantastic ...from Someone Who Lives There
When I list a home for sale I always ask the current owners what they have liked about living in the community. Here is what a current homeowner said about her... Read more
Posted on 01 March 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Lifestyle Home Search: Helping You Find Which Neighborhood is Right for You
The Twin Cities, with its 3.2 million inhabitants, is much, much larger and, as anyone who’s lived here for even the shortest stint will tell you, the cities,... Read more
Posted on 28 February 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
FREE DOWNLOADS... Things to Consider When Buying Or Selling a Home, Twin Cities...
New free downloads... Things to Consider When BUYING A HOME... helpful 18-page guide to things you may have not even thought about Things to Consider When... Read more
Posted on 27 February 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Mortgage Rates and Home Prices
Mortgage rates have dropped for some homebuyers but home affordability is near a six year high. How does that work when interest rates are so low? Read more
Posted on 26 February 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Fondue Sauce
"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." ~ Steve Martin NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE