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• What Does Sex Trafficking and Home Staging Have In Common?

  

  That isn't a question just to get you wondering what this post is about. This post really is about sex trafficking and Home Staging.They have a lot in common.... Read more

  Posted on 06 April 2013 HOME

• Minneapolis Home Values Near LRT Performed 62.7% Better

  

  Location near public transportation may be the new mantra. A new study recently released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the... Read more

  Posted on 05 April 2013 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Homebuying Tips

  The housing market is moving fast and some homebuyers are getting lost!  I have had several clients get a little frustrated over the last couple months as... Read more

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

• New Safety Requirements for Bath Tub Faucets in Minnesota

  

  The newest version of the Minnesota State Plumbing Code, published electronically on November 13, 2012, now requires a safety device to be installed on bath... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2013 REAL ESTATE

• What Are Seller Paid Closing Costs?

  

  Buyers and sellers alike are often confused by 'seller paid closing costs'... what are they, exactly? First, let's look at what closing costs are in general. Read more

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

• St. Mark's Episcopal... the First of the 3 Big Loring Park Churches to Be...

  

  It's hard to miss the three big churches that pierce the skyline along Hennepin Avenue near Loring Park, about midway between downtown Minneapolis and the city... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Top Remodeling Projects for Empty Nesters

  

  Post by new guest blogger Mike Otto of Fair and Square Remodeling My wife and I live in an old 1887 brick house that was built by a contractor who came over fro... Read more

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

• "Can I Trust You?"

  

  I recently read an account from a home remodeler who said he was always curious about why people ask several different remodelers for bids. He said he has... Read more

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

• Low Down Payment Options

  There are many different options for mortgages available but some people think that you need 20% down  - or more!   While there have been many changes over the... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Bakesale Betty's Fried Chicken Sandwich

  

  "In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather inside of four and twenty hours." ~ Mark Twain NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Combustion Air Ducts, Part II: Problems and Solutions

  

  By far, the most common problem that occurs with combustion air ducts is that they get blocked. When a combustion air duct is blocked, air needs to leak in to... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2013 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Twin Cities Price-to-rent Ratio

  

  Last year I did a post on how the price-to-rent ratio clearly pointed to buying over renting, with a ratio of 11.36. When a client texted me last week to tune i... Read more

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

• Kingfield Neighborhood's Sun Street Breads... Named One of the Best New...

  

  Minneapolis is one of the top 'foodie' cities in the nation, and our local bakeries are garnering national attention along with restaurants. Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• How Long Does the Seller Have to Respond to an Offer?

  

  When we put together an offer on a property most buyers ask how long the seller has to respond... and are surprised there is no time limit unless it is... Read more

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

• NEW! Search for Homes Near Coffee Shops, Schools, Entertainment

  

  Have you been frustrated trying to search for homes near things like coffee shops and restaurants, grocery stores, schools, entertainment, etc... things that ar... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2013 REAL ESTATE

• Fed Meeting This Week...

  The Fed (Federal Open Market Committee) met this week and released their statement yesterday.  The mortgage bond market immediately reacted with interest rates... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Croque Monsieur Hot Ham and Cheese

  

  "Where does the white go when the snow melts?"   NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome ou... Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Combustion Air Ducts, Part I: Why Houses Need Them

  

  Homeowners, builders, and insulation contractors spend lots of time trying to seal up every little air leak in to a house, but then the building code requires... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2013 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Trading Size for Location, Price, Condition

  

  Two of my clients were the lucky ones in multiple offers this weekend, but their experiences had more in common than jubliation over securing the winning bid. Read more

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

• St. Paul Celebrates Its Irish Heritage

  

  People on both sides of the river celebrate St. Patick's Day, but it has special meaning for St. Paul, where the Irish played an integral part in the founding... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2013 SELF EXPRESSION