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Practical information about buying, selling and owning a home... and life in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1427 )
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DIY - You Never Know Where You Will Find a Treasure!
DIY - Do It Yourself! Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis MNI love to go to flea markets when I have time to browse and let my imagination go. But sometimes... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT -
August 2012 Update... Months Supply of Inventory Lowest Since 2005
This year has been one of steady improvement. Each new month raised the question of whether the trend would continue, but now two-thirds of the way through the... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE -
Keeping Your Credit Score High When Looking for a Home
Once you decide to buy a home, you need a mortgage approval. That means your lender needs to pull your credit report. Oh no - that means a mortgage inquiry and... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
"It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test." ~ Elbert HubbardNOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged... Read more
Posted on 12 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Superior Dryer Transition Duct: DryerFlex
I've discovered a dryer transition duct that is far superior to anything else I've ever seen - it's called DryerFlex. I found this product while writing a recen... Read more
Posted on 11 September 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT -
It's All About Listening...
I just spent a delightful, whirlwind three days with buyers relocating from Brooklyn, NY. When I got off the phone with them yesterday afternoon after letting... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Big Brain Comics... Destination Spot for Comics and Graphic Novels
Many people who drive by Big Brain Comics on Washington Avenue in downtown Minneapolis near Open Book and the Metrodome may not even realize it is there. Read more
Posted on 09 September 2012 COMIC BOOKS -
Planning to Sell and Already Have a Buyer? Do You Need a Realtor?
First of all, if you found a buyer without listing your home for sale... congratulations! If you already have a buyer you obviously don't need a Realtor to... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Buying in Minneapolis? $15,000 Down Payment Assistance Funds Available
For a limited time, Neighborhood Housing Services of Minneapolis is administering NeighborhoodLIFT... a down payment assistance program that provides $15,000... Read more
Posted on 07 September 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
What is Happening to Mortgage Rates?
In the last month we have seen a small increase in mortgage interest rates and in the last week, there was a small drop again! Read more
Posted on 06 September 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Parmesan Potato-Crusted Halibut
"A cloudy day, or a little sunshine, have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most real blessings or misfortunes." ~ Joseph Addison NOTE: I... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
Stone Siding Installation Defects
Without a doubt, the sexiest new siding being used on the front of houses is stone siding. I say stone siding because that's what everyone calls it, but what I'... Read more
Posted on 04 September 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Minnesota Renaissance Festival... the Largest in the US
What began in a 22 acre field in 1971 as "A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life!" has grown into the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, modeled after a 16th... Read more
Posted on 02 September 2012 HOME -
Are Your Kitchen Cabinets Dated? Home Staging Minneapolis, MN
Are Your Kitchen Cabinets Dated but You Don't Have Thousands of Dollars for New?Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN.As a Designer and Home Stager I come... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
8 Baby Boomer Retirement Trends
The Baby Boomer generation has always lived boldly, and retirement will be no different. For many, it will be very different from that of their parents. Read more
Posted on 31 August 2012 HOME -
Can You Change Jobs When You Are Buying a Home?
This doesn't happen very often but sometimes I get a client that gets a job offer they can't refuse. How does that affect their mortgage approval? It really... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Broccoli Cheddar Salad with Bacon
"Not all who wander are lost." ~ J.R.R. Tolkien NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2012 HOME -
Do You Have CSST Gas Piping? Check for Bonding.
If you own a newer home or you've recently had gas lines added to your home, there's a good possibility that Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing, or CSST, was... Read more
Posted on 28 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
But My Pictures and Collectibles Are What Make My House a Home... Why Should I...
Good question! Often the most difficult part of getting a home ready for sale is transforming it from a 'home' into a 'house'... ready for a buyer to transform... Read more
Posted on 27 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Historic IMS... Designers, Lofts and ASID Sample Sale
Located on the western edge of downtown Minneapolis, International Market Square (IMS) design center is Minnesota's largest renovated building. Read more
Posted on 26 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE