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• Tax and Insurance Escrows

  When you own a home, you need to pay your mortgage (prinicpal and interest) and also your property taxes and homeowners insurance.  Your payment is made up of... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - 3 Great Poppy Seed Dressings

  

  "Happiness is a direction, not a place." ~ Brian McLaren NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• New Construction Tip: Discuss Storm Water Management with Your Builder

  

  My latest beef with home builders is poor water management at the exterior of homes, which is mostly about three different things done at the same time:... Read more

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

• Tamarack Nature Center... Engages Kids in Creative Play for Hours!

  

  I have recently had several people ask me about the great kid park I talked about last year so thought it appropriate to post a repeat this week... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• 2 Mid-Century Modern Masterpieces by Minnesota Architect John Polivka

  

  Interested in living in a distinctive Mid-Century Modern masterpiece? There are currently two homes for sale built by Minnesota architect and Renaissance man... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Making an Offer Contingent Upon the Sale of Your Current Home

  

  Although most offers contain contingencies such as home inspections and financing, when people talk about contingent offers they are usually referring to... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Multiple Offers!

  For those looking to buy a home, be prepared for multiple offers!  This week I had 3 buyers have their purchase agreements accepted - all were part of multiple... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Baked Puff Pancake with Peaches and Blueberries

  

  "The purpose of art is washing the dust of everyday life off our souls." ~ Pablo Picasso NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Don't Connect Downspouts Directly to Yard Drains

  

  A better solution is to have the downspouts discharge into yard drains, which most commonly consist of black corrugated 4" tubing. Connecting a downspout... Read more

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

• Listing Photos... Little Things Can Make a Big Difference

  

  With over 90% of buyers doing most of their home searching online, photos are more important than ever. The old adage that 'a picture speaks a thousand words'... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2013 REAL ESTATE

• Uptown Art Fair Celebrates 50 Years

  

  Today is the last day to attend the Uptown Art Fair in its 50th anniversary year. One of the Twin Cities rites of summer, they have something for nearly... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• 10 Things to Think About When Moving with Kids

  

  There’s something about the idea of a clean slate and fresh start that can often be appealing to adults who are considering a move, but that isn’t usually the... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How Many Showings Does It Take for a Buyer to Buy Or a Home to Sell?

  

  Interestingly enough, the average number of homes a buyer sees before choosing one to buy and the number of showings a home has before coming to an agreement... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2013 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Locking Your Mortgage Rate.....

  How do you know if you have locked in your mortgage interest rate?  The easy answer is your loan officer should send you a lock letter that you need to sign... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Grilled Lemon Chicken with Lemon Basil Pasta

  

  "The least movement is of importance to all nature. The entire ocean is affected by a pebble." ~ Blaise Pascal NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• A Sump Pump Discharging to the Sanitary Sewer is a No-No

  

  Discharging a sump pump into the city's sanitary sewer system is a big 'no-no'.  While this might seem like an easier and more attractive option than running a... Read more

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

• 7 Characteristics of Communities Good for Aging in Place

  

  One-level living is something many Baby Boomers are looking for as they buy properties where they plan to age in place. But successful aging in place goes beyon... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 COMMUNITY, FAMILY, HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Riverview Cafe and Wine Bar... in the Heart of the Minneapolis Howe Neighborhood

  

  The Riverview Cafe has been a favorite spot of mine for many years, long before they added the wine bar. I have even written a number of purchase agreements... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• The Growing Divide Between Properties That Sell Quickly for Good Prices and Thos...

  

  In spite of a strong seller's market, buyers are more discerning than ever. There is a growing divide in properties that sell quickly and those that are more... Read more

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

• Little Known Facts About FHA Loans

  Traditionally FHA mortgages were used to help first time home buyers with non-traditional credit backgrounds.  However FHA mortgages have increased in popularit... Read more

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