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• Why 95% of Minnesota Buyers Used a Realtor in 2012 Vs 69% in 2001

  

  You would think that with all the real estate information now available online fewer buyers would be working with a Realtor than before. But that isn't the case... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Where to Take Stir-crazy Kids When It's Too Cold to Go Outside!

  

  We have been reminded we live in Minnesota the last few weeks with some frigid days! If you have young children or grandkids they can reach a point when they... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• My Most Meaningful Project of 2012. Home Staging Minneapolis, MN

  

  At the end of each year I like to look back and think about the projects I have worked on. I had some that were great, some that were easy, some that were... Read more

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

• 9 Reasons Why More Than 50% of Baby Boomers Plan to Move

  

  Baby Boomers are approaching retirement differently from their parents’ generation, when many simply stopped working and 80% continued to live in the same home... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2013 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• FHA Changes Coming Soon, HUD Press Release Issued

  HUD issued a press release this week outlining the changes we knew were coming, but were hoping wouldn't be here until later this year! Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Hot Buffalo Chicken Dip

  

  "Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job." ~ Franklin P. Jones NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy... Read more

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

• Plumbing Vents, Why Houses Need Them (forget the Soda Bottle Analogy)

  

  Plumbing vents prevent traps from being siphoned. The common, improper analogy is to talk about dumping a soda bottle upside down. This analogy doesn't hold... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• The FHA Assumable Mortgage Option... Another Possibility to Bring Buyers and...

  

  A financing option we often forget about is the fact that an FHA mortgage is fully assumable by a qualified buyer. This could be an option for buyers who don't... Read more

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

• Soup's On! Birdsong CSS Soup Club Delivers Fresh, Local, Chef-created Soup Each...

  

  When the frigid days of winter arrived my thoughts turned to soul-warming homemade soup. But soups  take a lot of time and effort to make... time I don't have... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2013 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Some 2013 Home Trends

  

  Here are some design trends that design pros and manufacturers say are emerging more prominently this year, some of which are being driven by baby boomers as... Read more

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

• How Soon Should You Call Your Realtor If You Are Looking Ahead to Buying Or...

  

  If you are thinking about making the call (or text or email), it's probably time... even if you aren't planning to actually make the move for another six... Read more

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

• Is It Time to Refinance Or Should I Wait?

  Some of my clients are wondering if they should refinance or wait.  The main reason is their home value.  This is a big question when it comes to refinances. Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan

  

  "Hear: the doors we open for each other all day, saying: hello, shalom, buon giorno, howdy, namaste, or buenos dias in the language my mother taught me - in... Read more

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

• Poorly Insulated Eaves at Old Houses

  

  Old houses never had enough insulation at the eaves because they weren't constructed to allow for enough insulation here. Thankfully, there's a decent... Read more

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

• Where Do You Go to Get a Camel Burger in Minneapolis?

  

  I confess that until yesterday I didn't know you could get a camel burger anywhere in Minneapolis! We went to Midtown Global Market to pick up some homemade... Read more

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

• 2012 - A Year In Review with My Favorite Redesign Project!

  

  2012 - My Favorite Redesign Project. Home Staging Redesign Minneapolis MNAt the end of each year I like to look back and think about the projects I have worke... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2013 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• The Best Time to Buy

  

  It comes as no surprise to anyone who has been paying attention to the housing market that this is a great time to buy in the macro sense... Read more

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

• 5 Reasons to Sell in 2013

  

  Many potential sellers have been holding back, waiting for the market to improve... and it has been improving. Has it improved enough to make sense to sell... Read more

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

• What's a Qualified Mortgage?

  This week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released their new guidelines that all lenders will have to follow.  The "ability to repay" and "qualified... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Nanaimo Bars

  

  "Every decision is liberating, even if it leads to disaster." ~ Elias Canetti NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES