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• Wednesdays Unplugged - Super Simple Nutella Brownies

  

  "You learn something every day if you pay attention." ~ Ray LeBlond NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Minnesota's Desert-Modernist Connection

  

  Here’s one of the first things you learn about Palm Springs when you start to do the research: Midcentury modern architecture is a big deal in this particular... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Pre-Listing Inspections: How One Inspection Could Have Saved Over $13,000

  Planning to sell your home? Hire your own home inspector to inspect it before you put it on the market. Having your home inspected before it’s listed for sale... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Milton's - Vittles, Vino and Beer in Crystal, MN

  

  I met a friend for lunch this week and she chose Milton's. Though I had been there a couple of times before, the cozy atmosphere struck me again with its odd... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Famous Minnesota Skaters, and Skate-Makers

  

  Minnesota has a long history of celebrating winter, which, for many, is the longest and darkest time of the year, from Winter Carnival and elaborate ice castles... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Finding Your Place

  

  Where you live can have a profound effect on you... if it doesn't fit, your life can feel out of synch. You may not even realize it, but somehow being at home... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Conventional 97 Or FHA - Which Loan to Choose?

  Now that FHA has lowered their mortgage insurance to .85 from 1.35% and Fannie and Freddie have come out with a 97% program, which is better? It depends on... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Tamarind Turkey Burgers

  

  "Choosing to be happy ends up changing the reality that we keep track of." ~ Seth Godin NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Minnesota Home Builder Won't Allow Attic Inspections, Reuben's Two Cents on the...

  

  I'm writing this post as somewhat of a rebuttal to that document because while many of the points made by the builder are valid, many of them aren't. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Realtors Love the MLS; Clients Love Trulia/Zillow/Redfin

  

  Like every other business everywhere, HomesMSP maintains an online presence on several sites. Between here at the daily blog, Facebook and Twitter, as well as... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Winter Slump? Some Ideas for January Fun!

  

  The conclusion I’ve arrived at is that, whether it’s global warming or simply yearly variations, there’s no typical Minnesota winter—although January always... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Minneapolis North Loop... One of the Hippest Neighborhoods in the Twin Cities

  

  When both Twin Cities Living and Minnesota Monthly include a neighborhood on their lists of Top Twin Cities neighborhoods it's worth paying attention. Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• 2014 Annual Twin Cities Housing Market Review

  

  The 2014 Twin Cities housing market was mixed. As the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors called it... two steps forward and one step back. Closed sales... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• What Costs Do I Have to Pay When Buying a Home?

  One of the biggest questions homebuyers have is "what is this going to cost me?" There are closing costs to pay along with your down payment and those will... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Honey Bread

  

  "Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home." ~ Edith... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Troubleshooting Furnaces: A Short Video Primer

  In this video I cover the most basic things to check when troubleshooting a furnace that has stopped working, and I discuss some common error codes that furnace... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Minnesota's 10,000 Lakes... Not Just for Summer

  

  Minnesota is famous for its abundant lakes. It's easy to think of lakes for summer fun, but lakes can be a recreation source even in the frozen winter... think... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• A Tad Bit of Tax Relief: Minnesota's Mortgage Credit Certificate Program

  In the land of 10,000 lakes, the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (www.MNHousing.gov) is the go-to for information on anything housing-related. If you’re... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• What Does a Real Estate Mogul Say About Selling Your Home?

  

  One of my favorite designers, Nate Berkus, used to have a daily television show and I loved it whenever he had Real Estate Agent and Mogul Barbara Corcoran as... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• December Market Update... Median Sales Price an Even $200,000

  

  In spite of the seasonal drop in sales price, December 2014 median sales price was 5.2% ahead of the previous year, at $200,000, with homes selling at an averag... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2015 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE