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• What is the Best Place to Retire?

  

  "What is the best place to retire?" is by far the most popular question asked at TopReitrements.com. The most popular destinations on their list of 100 Best... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Helping You Buy a Home in Today's Market!

  With homes selling as fast as they are listed, how do you make your offer the best?  One of the biggest problems my buyers are having right now is finding a... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Chilled Asparagus Spears with Lemony Dipping Sauce

  

  "Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought." ~ Pope John Paul II NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Pre-Inspection Checklist for the Exterior

  

  For home buyers interested in conducting their own home inspection, here's a list of larger items to look out for while viewing houses. Read more

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

• Eco-friendly Home That Changes to Take Advantage of Sun, Wind and Rain

  

  In honor of Earth Day I had to share an eco-friendly home dreamt up by imaginative architect Michael Jantzen that simply made me smile. Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 BUSINESS, ECO-LIVING, ENVIRONMENT, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Smack Fresh Lobster in Minneapolis' North Loop... the Place for Cool New...

  

  The trend for warehouse condo conversions began in the North Loop with The Itasca in the 1980s. Now it is the spot for the newest and trendiest restaurants and... Read more

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

• The Proof Is In the Pudding!

  

  What the heck does that even mean? Is it Blueberry Pudding?  Lemon perhaps?  Peach with mint on the bottom?  Or cherry??  I don't know but pudding may not be th... Read more

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

• Tomatobook 2013 Season Opens Today in Time for Earth Day... Reserve Your $2...

  

  Ready to be done with winter?! Nothing says summer like fresh-from-the-garden tomatoes. Our son has been starting his own tomato plants for years. Read more

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

• HARP 2.0 Extended Through 2015

  FHFA just announced that the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) has been extended through 2015.  This program allows those with conventional mortgages tha... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Naomi's Strawberry Spinach Salad

  

  "Time has a wonderful way of showing us what really matters." ~ Unknown NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 17 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• What to Do About Drum Traps

  

  Many older houses in Minneapolis and Saint Paul have an old style of plumbing trap called a drum trap, which is no longer allowed in Minnesota except in... Read more

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

• The Five Most Important Points to Keep in Mind When Buying a Home

  

  From buying your first home to your last, it is easy to get so caught up in finding your 'dream home' that you lose sight of your reality.Here are five importan... Read more

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

• Twin Cities Best Cinnamon Rolls & Puppy Dog Tails in East Isles Neighborhood

  

  There is something about a huge, fresh, luscious, homemade cinnamon roll that makes it easier to put up with snow and freezing rain in the middle of April. Read more

  Posted on 14 April 2013 REAL ESTATE

• Welcome New Guest Author Mike Otto of Fair and Square Remodeling

  

  Inspector Reuben, who has been guest posting here every Tuesday since 2008, first connected me with Mike Otto about a year ago when I asked him for a... Read more

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

• Market Update... the Laws of Supply and Demand

  

  Twin Cities market stats for March 2013 showed median sales prices increasing 17.4% as inventory decreased 31.0% compared to last year... it is a tale of... Read more

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

• Can You Buy a Home If You Have a Loan Modification?

  There are many people that contacted their lender to see if they could lower their payment on their current mortgage.  Some of those refinanced their existing... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Baked Fish a La Ranch

  

  "Happiness comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors." ~ Dalai Lama NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 10 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Combustion Air Ducts, Part III: A Direct Connection to the Return Plenum

  

  A combustion air duct connected directly to the furnace return plenum is an undesirable setup, for a number of reasons. Read more

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

• If I Sell My Home, Will I Be Able to Find Another One to Buy?

  

  With historically low inventories homes have been selling so quickly and are in such short supply that many sellers who are planning to buy another home after... Read more

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

• Crocus Hill...the Prestigious, Historic St. Paul Neighborhood Where You Can Stil...

  

  When Twin Cities residents think of Crocus Hill they usually think of beautiful mansions and stately historic homes in the area surrounding Grand Avenue, the... Read more

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