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• I Ate the Weirdest Thing! And I Loved It!!

  

  Okay, it's nothing weird or gross like on "Survivor". No slugs or worms.I bought it in the Grocery Store so it is safe and all that but it was so different I... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Kitchen Design for Aging in Place Also Great for Kids

  

  Kitchens have become more important than ever as the trend is towards eating at home more again. This makes universal kitchen design to suit all stages of life... Read more

  Posted on 03 August 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Mortgage Rates

  Mortgage interest rates have been lower than we have seen in many years! The Federal Open Market Committee (Fed) met this week and investors were waiting to... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Hashbrown Egg Bake

  

  "One must learn to be silent just as one must learn to talk." ~ Victoria Wolff NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Prospect Park Neighborhood... More Than Its Witch's Hat Water Tower

  

  The Witch's Hat Water Tower that pierces the skyline along I-94 near the University of Minnesota is the symbol of Prospect Park, one of the oldest... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Considerations: Protecting Your Home with a Home Security System

  

  Home security is important for us all, especially for moms and single women. It is safe to say that when spending quality time at home with the children or... Read more

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

• How's the Market?

  

  I probably get asked how the market is doing more than any other question. This year I can honestly say it is doing well... without effects of temporary externa... Read more

  Posted on 27 July 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Single Women Buy Homes at Nearly Double the Rate of Single Men

  

  You may not be surprised to learn that single women buy homes on their own at a higher rate than single men... and given that women tend to outlive men this... Read more

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

• How to Prepare for Final Underwriting!

  Once you have decided to buy a home, you choose a mortgage lender and get an approval. In the beginning of the process, you will provide several documents to... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Creamy Guacamole

  

  "How old would you be if you didn't know how old you are?" ~ Satchel PaigeNOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 25 July 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• Old Rubber Hoses on Washing Machines

  

  Burst washing machine hoses have to be one of the most common causes of catastrophic water damage in homes. When I find rubber hoses used to connect the... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• 2012 Trends in Kitchens and Baths

  

  According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, national kitchen and bath trends for 2012 include... While cherry is still popular for natural wood... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Westwood Hills... Home of St. Louis Park's Nature Center

  

  One of the benefits of living in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is the abundance of nature at our doorsteps, wherever you might be in the metro area. The Westwoo... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2012 REAL ESTATE

• It Doesn't Matter What You Used It For - Home Staging Minneapolis, MN

  

  .You live in your home thus you can use a room or space anyway you want or need. But when you go to sell your home it is another matter. You really need to thin... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Twin Cities Living... Minneapolis-St. Paul Guide Not Just for Relocation

  

  The new 2013 Twin Cities Living Relocation Guide was recently released, a Minneapolis-St. Paul guide to lifestyle, education, neighborhoods, culture and health... Read more

  Posted on 20 July 2012 REAL ESTATE

• Housing Credit Crunch

  With the lowest mortgage interest rates in history, there is still a problem with housing! First time home buyers are feeling the pinch and first time homebuyer... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Aunt Cathy's Cucumber Dip

  

  NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2012 HOME

• Another Common Roof Installation Defect: Short Nails

  

  Have you ever noticed roofs with shingles popping up all over the place? A common reason for this is the use of nails that are too short. Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Meticulous Preparation and Staging Pay Off... Multiple Offers in 4 Days!!

  

  Yes, staging and condition do make a difference! This Windsor Green townhome is located in a great setting and was in good condition to begin with... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2012 REAL ESTATE

• Why Aren't There Any Pictures of the Bathrooms?

  

  When doing a photo shoot for a new listing recently the sellers asked why we were taking so many pictures. The home wasn't that big, why take so many pictures?... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2012 REAL ESTATE