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• Wednesdays Unplugged - Fruity Romaine Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

  

  "You are somebody's reason to smile." ~ Unknown NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome... Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Five Common Home Inspection Issues with Sump Systems

  

  At almost every home inspection with a sump system, I end up recommending some type of change for safety, performance, or both. Here are five common sump... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Mpls St. Paul Super Real Estate Agent 2013... 6th Year in a Row!

  

  For the sixth year in a row I was notified by Mpls St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business that I was selected as a Super Real Estate Agent. That means my... Read more

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

• Plymouth, MN... Three Times on List of America's Best Places to Live

  

  With summer in full swing, it's hard not to think about enjoying Minnesota's glorious outdoors at our many lakes and parks. I have a new listing in Plymouth... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2013 REAL ESTATE

• Top 20 Home Improvements to Increase the Value of Your Home - Part 4 of 4

  

  We made it! After looking at #20 - #6, we are now at theTop 5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home.  # 5 Add a Second Story Addition – Obviously this is an... Read more

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

• How Much Do Move-up Buyers Typically Move up in Size and Price?

  

  How much do move-up buyers typically move up? Rule of thumb is an increase of about 50% in both size and price. That means if a buyer sells for $185,000 they... Read more

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

• Improve Your Credit Score to Lower Your Mortgage Interest Rates

  In the past few weeks I have met with several clients that thought their credit score was better than it was.  In most cases they were still able to buy a new... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Juicy Lucy Burgers

  

  "It's not the will to win but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference." ~ Bear Bryant NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments.... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Photoelectric Smoke Alarms Should Be Installed In Every Home

  Photoelectric smoke alarms are the only smoke alarms you need. Forget dual-sensor smoke alarms, and forget ionization alarms. A recent article in the ASHI... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2013 HEALTH, HOME

• Why Spend Money and Time on Training Programs?

  Most businesses, mine included, rely on other people to deliver on the promises that a company makes to its clients, employees, and subcontractors. Read more

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

• Is the Time is Finally Right for the Move-up Home Buyer?

  

  After years of home owners being stuck in a home that no longer fits the needs of its owners, conditions are finally becoming more favorable for move-up home... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2013 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Sebastian Joe's... Homemade Ice Cream to Lick Around the City Lakes

  

  Sebastian Joe's is where I discovered homemade ice cream shops... and once I did I couldn't go back. Hand dipped ice cream is not the same as ice cream carefull... Read more

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

• Are Appraisals Finally Catching up with Sales? Part 2

  

  A few weeks ago I wrote about how I was encouraged by an appraisal I was concerned might come in under sale price, but didn't... took it as a good sign that... Read more

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

• June Market Update... Upward Trend Fueled by Return of the Traditional Seller

  

  Nearly half of closed sales in the years 2009-2011 were either foreclosures or short sales, keeping many traditional sellers out of the market unless they neede... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 REAL ESTATE

• My Community Programs - Conventional Loans

  FHA has been a very popular program but with the recent changes, it is losing it's popularity!  The monthly mortgage insurance premium is now 1.35% and as of... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Davin's Marinated Grilled Chicken

  

  "Laughter is the fireworks of the soul." ~ Josh Billings NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and... Read more

  Posted on 11 July 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Sandwich Generation Dilemmas... How to Keep the Peace When Parents Move In,...

  

  With longer lifespans the Sandwich Generation is more 'real' than ever, with many Baby Boomers helping both aging parents and adult children. Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 FAMILY, PARENTING

• Is a Long Home Inspection Bad News for the Seller?

  

  Is a longer home inspection good news for the seller, or bad news? Or neither? Great question. The quick answer is that there are so many variables that affect... Read more

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

• Como... St. Paul's Huge Park with Something for Everyone

  

  There's something pretty awesome about a huge park in the middle of the city with nearly every amenity you could ask for in a park... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2013 HOME

• Top 20 Home Improvements to Increase the Value of Your Home - Part 3 of 4

  

  In my last two posts I listed 10 of the Top 20 Home Improvements so let's look at five more.  #10 Basement Remodel – Basements do not have to feel like... Read more

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