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• Minnesota State Fair 2012 - Fun Facts

  

  When I stopped to meet with a client yesterday after spending most of the day at the Minnesota State Fair, she asked me what was the highlight of my visit. Read more

  Posted on 25 August 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Condo-townhouse Supply Dwindling

  

  After several years of a condo surplus the supply is dwindling. There are several condo buildings I have shown recently where there was a big supply of units... Read more

  Posted on 24 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Why is It So Hard to Get a Mortgage These Days?

  I frequently hear people say how it's impossible to get a mortgage these days. I have heard comments that you need 20% down or more, plus you need a credit scor... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Mary's Frozen Spaghetti Sauce

  

  "One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides." ~ W. E. JohnsNOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 22 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Stinky Basements, Stinky Plumbing Fixtures, and Sewer Gas

  

  Have you noticed any foul odors in your basement that you just can't get to the bottom of? It might be sewer gases coming in to your home. Read more

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

• Clearing out a Home Quickly... on a Budget!

  

  Often the biggest problem in getting a home ready for sale is getting rid of all the years of accumulated furniture, housewares, clothing and just plain junk... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2012 HOME

• Antiques, Beer and Juicy Blucys in St. Paul's Merriam Park

  

  There were antiques at the St. Paul corner of Selby and Fairview before the Blue Door Pub brought throngs of people to revel in their fine selection of tap beer... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• I Have a New Favorite Color. Dill Pickle!

  

  You know that jingle....."Gedney...It's the Minnesota Pickle". Well....if you are not from MN you probably don't know it but it is a great pickle made here in M... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Changes Coming for USDA Loans

  For those buying homes in rural areas, USDA rural development loans are a wonderful way to buy. However, there are changes coming to the program October 1, 2012. Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Salted Pretzel-Marshmallow Bars

  

  "Bring good!" ~ Michael J. Baynes NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2012 FOOD & DRINK

• Comparing Dryer Transition Ducts

  

  A dryer transition duct is the flexible material that can be used to transition between the dryer and the duct. Transition ducts should be used sparingly,... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• RE/MAX Results Radar... Free Home Search App with Augmented Reality

  

  If you have ever driven by an interesting house for sale and wanted to know more about it on the spot, RE/MAX Results Radar may be just the app you are looking... Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Midtown Greenway... Bike Freeway from Minneapolis Lakes to the Mississippi River

  

  The Midtown Greenway is an amazing 5.5 mile former railroad corridor cutting across south Minneapolis that was turned into a barrier-free bike and pedestrian... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2012 REAL ESTATE

• Which States Will Be the Best Places to Live in the Future?

  

  You may be surprised by Gallup's recent list of the top 10 states poised for the brightest future. My husband only guessed one... Minnesota! Learning, workplace... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Walkability... It's About More Than Just Walk Score

  

  With walkability high on many homebuyer lists of must-haves for young home buyers and Baby Boomers alike, many look to walkscore.com to help evaluate a property... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Can I Afford This House?

  One of the questions homebuyers will ask me is how much can I afford? I usually will ask them, "what are you comfortable with in a house payment?". Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Chipotle-Mango BBQ Chicken

  

  "Time stands still best in moments that look suspiciously like ordinary life." ~ Brian Andreas NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 08 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Clothes Dryer Safety

  

  According to Underwriters Laboratories, clothes dryers are responsible for approximately 15,000 home fires each year. It's not hard to believe. Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Moving Closer to Family...good Idea Or Bad Idea?

  

  When Baby Boomers were growing up, most families stayed in the same area and lived their whole lives with most family members nearby. Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Free Water Ski Show on the Mississippi Every Week!!

  

  The Twin Cities River Rats weekly water ski show is one of the area's best kept secrets. Every Thursday at 7 pm during the summer this award winning... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2012 DESTINATIONS