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• Minnehaha... Great First-time Homebuyer Minneapolis Neighborhood on the LRT...

  

  First-time homebuyers have long searched for Nokomis area homes for sale because of their affordability and charm. Most of the homes were built in the early... Read more

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

• Home Improvement Myths - Home Staging and Redesign of MN

  

  The term ‘home improvement’ usually evokes a good feeling. You are improving something so that’s good isn’t it? Plus it is being done to one of your biggest... Read more

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

• April Traditional Market Share Highest Since 2007

  

  The median sale price of $182,312 for April 2013 was the highest median sale price since 2008, when prices crashed the last part of the year. This increase... Read more

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

• What's the Difference Between a Prequalification and a Preapproval Letter?

  Once you decide to look for a new home, you need to get an idea of what you can qualify for.  The best way to do that is to meet with a loan officer, either in... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Causes of Ceiling Stains

  

  One of the most common home inspection concerns for home buyers is ceiling stains. While it’s not always possible to determine exactly what caused a ceiling... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• You May Be Surprised by the #1 Feature Buyers Want for Aging in Place

  

  The #1 preferred home feature buyers want for aging in place is high-speed Internet access!According to a study by MetLife Mature Market Institute and the... Read more

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

• Richfield... First Ring Minneapolis Suburb with Easy Access to Everywhere

  

  Richfield, Minnesota was named for its rich farmland back in the 1850s, when it was a farming community. But its real growth came following World War II, when... Read more

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

• Talking the Same Language

  Creating a culture of communication, in a remodeling company is rewarding.In this industry, much of the focus is on quality, craftsmanship, and budget. Read more

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

• Up to 69% of Buyers Are Willing to Pay More for These Features

  

  It comes as no surprise that people are more interested in kitchens that ever... gone are the days when the kitchen was hidden from view. Read more

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

• FHA Mortgage Insurance Changes Coming

  After May 31st, FHA mortgage insurance will be a permanent part of your FHA loan.  If you are buying a home with FHA financing and you get a case number issued... Read more

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

• Three Simple AC Maintenance Items

  

  Before turning on your air conditioner for the first time this year, there are three basic maintenance items to check on; the condensate line, the air filter,... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Is Your Association's Repair/replacement Plan Fully Or Partially Funded?

  

  Although Minnesota has required that condominium and townhouse associations include reserve funds in their budgets since 1994, it is only since 2012 that they... Read more

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

• Discovering Stonebridge... the Lost Mac-Groveland Estate Once Considered for...

  

  When the listing agent for a home my clients are buying in St. Paul's Macalaster-Groveland neighborhood told me it was once the site of the Minnesota... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 REAL ESTATE

• Be Careful With Those Home Improvements!

  

  It's Spring and it is the perfect time to hit that list of home improvements you have been thinking about.Some home improvements can add value to your home, som... Read more

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

• A Guide to Understanding a Residential Appraisal

  

  If you are purchasing a home, part of the financing process is obtaining an appraisal. Buyers sometimes confuse this with an inspection, which is different. An... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 REAL ESTATE

• What is the Best Mortgage for You?

  When you are thinking about buying a home, how do you know what is the best mortgage for you?  Sometimes lenders just tell you to do a conventional or FHA... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Zesty Black Bean, Corn, Quinoa Salad

  

  "What we see depends mainly on what we look for." ~ John Lubock NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Pre-Inspection Checklist for the Interior

  

  This is a home inspection checklist of some of the larger problems that are frequently identified during home inspections. Of course, this is no substitute... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• What is Your Non-negotiable Top Priority?

  

  Most buyers have a list of what they want in a home and neighborhood but they rarely find everything on the list in one property. Choosing the right home for yo... Read more

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

• Finding Twin Cities Homes for Sale Close to Trails

  

  Not only is Minnesota nationally recognized as a bike friendly and best trails state, Minneapolis has been named the most bike friendly city in the country...... Read more

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