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• Fall Is The Perfect Time to Go!

  

  Is is the perfect time to go to on vacation, the perfect time to go bike riding but it really is the perfect time to go to the Minneapolis Farmer's Market!!I... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2012 OUTDOORS

• 3 Questions to Expect at Closing If You Are Buying a Home in Minnesota

  

  Buying a home in Minnesota? Here are three questions you should be prepared to answer at the closing table.1) How do you want to take title? Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Buy a Home with Little Or No Down Payment!

  With interest rates and home prices as low as they are, it is a fantastic time to buy a new home! So why isn't everyone buying a home? One of the reasons is... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Apple Gorgonzola Salad with Italian Vinaigrette and Spice...

  

  "We have to help others - that's what makes us civilized." ~ Blaine Moreland NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Advice to Anyone Buying a Minnesota Home with Old Aluminum Wiring

  

  While the hazards associated with aluminum branch circuit conductors in homes have been known about for nearly the last 40 years, there still seems to be a lot... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Quick Changes Before Moving in Yield Big Results

  

  A client who just purchased a condo 3 weeks ago contacted me yesterday to come over and see the impact of updates she just completed before her moving van... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• The Most Perfect Example of Byzantine Mosaic Art in the US

  

  If you follow Hennepin Avenue about six blocks south from the heart of Uptown at Hennepin and Lake Street you will come to the entrance of Lakewood Cemetery. Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2012 ARCHITECTURE, ART & DESIGN, DESTINATIONS

• Will I Have to Pay a 3.8% Tax When I Sell My Home After 2012?

  

  A client forwarded an email to me yesterday claiming that under the new health care bill all real estate transactions will be subject to a 3.8% sales tax in... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Living in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota... Why We Love It Here

  Why live in Minnesota? ... or more specifcially in the Twin Cities? People in other parts of the country may not see the attraction of moving to the land of... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• First Time Homebuyer Programs

  Minnesota has a few first time homebuyer programs, but the most popular is through Minnesota Housing. MHFA offers a program with a lower interest rate and you... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Best Buttermilk Pancakes

  

  "What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Windsor Green Townhomes... It's More Than Beautiful Grounds, It's a Wonderful...

  

  What makes Windsor Green such a wonderful place to live isn't the beautiful townhouse complex grounds or Silverwood Regional Park across the street, although... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2012 REAL ESTATE

• Chain of Lakes... Part of the 50-mile Minneapolis Grand Rounds National Scenic...

  

  Minneapolis is known as the "City of Lakes" and nothing exemplifies it as much as its famous "Chain of Lakes". With 5 million visits each year, it is the most... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2012 REAL ESTATE

• What a Difference an Angled Wall Can Make

  

  Windowed nooks and crannies are what often make older homes so interesting. But angled walls and unexpected windows can make a big difference in homes of any... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Moving Reminders

  

  You have already gone through your detailed moving checklists and have made your moving plans. Here are a few helpful reminders as the big day approaches... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• FHA 203K Mortgages

  Several of my clients have been looking at homes that need work - an FHA 203K mortgage can be just what they need! It allows you to buy a home and finance the... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Vegetable Fried Rice

  

  "Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one." ~ Malcolm S. Forbes NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Photos from New Construction Home Inspections, Part II

  

  "New construction homes get inspected dozens of times by municipal inspectors as part of the permit process, so there is no need to hire a private home inspecto... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Minnesota Fun Facts

  

  When people talk about living in Minnesota, weather is often the first topic of conversation... whether they already live here or are thinking about moving here. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 TRAVEL

• Burger Moe's... One of the Best Outdoor Patios in Downtown St. Paul

  

  St. Paul's West 7th Street, just down the street from Xcel Energy Center and around the corner from the Science Museum of Minnesota has long been a bustling... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK