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HomesMSP Real Estate Blog
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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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FlightTracker Helps Gauge Impact of Airplanes at an Address
Wondering about how airport flight patterns might impact a home you are considering? Flight Tracker interactive map of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC... Read more
Posted on 01 June 2012 REAL ESTATE -
Mortgage Basics
The mortgage world has definitely changed over the last couple of years and it isn't as easy as it used to be to get a mortgage. But it is still possible!! Read more
Posted on 31 May 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - 3-2-1 Cake
"Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier." ~ Mother Theresa NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more
Posted on 30 May 2012 SELF EXPRESSION -
A Shorter Wait For Hot Water
Do you ever get annoyed with how long it takes to get hot water at your kitchen sink? I do did, up until last weekend. It used to take a full 45 seconds with th... Read more
Posted on 29 May 2012 REAL ESTATE -
Getting to Know Minneapolis...
Sunday posts have been dedicated to sites and neighborhoods throughout the metro for four years, resulting in a wealth of information. Read more
Posted on 27 May 2012 REAL ESTATE -
New Housing Trends Cater to Baby Boomers
The Baby Boomer generation has been affecting change since they were born, and it continues as they move into retirement age. More sophisticated in their housin... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2012 HOME, REAL ESTATE -
How to Stay Approved!
Your mortgage is approved, you think you are all set for closing. Nothing to worry about, right? Wrong!! This is happening more and more often in the last coupl... Read more
Posted on 24 May 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Blueberry Brunch Cake
"Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work with it, not against it." ~ Eckhart Tolle NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays... Read more
Posted on 23 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES -
Hot Dimmer Switches - How To Know When It's A Problem
Have you ever brushed your hand up against a dimmer switch and noticed that some of them get extremely hot? I've done this many times while inspecting houses,... Read more
Posted on 22 May 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT -
Walk Score Adds Bike Score Ratings of 10 Most Bikeable Cities
WalkScore.com released Bike Score rankings of the 10 Most Bikeable cities last week in celebration of Bike to Work week... and Minneapolis again came out on top! Read more
Posted on 21 May 2012 ECO-LIVING, LIFESTYLE, SPORTS -
Downsizing... Planning Your Move
It's relatively easy to move from a small space to a larger one... much more difficult when you are downsizing to a smaller space. Read more
Posted on 20 May 2012 HOME, REAL ESTATE -
Patisserie 46... Authentic Croissants and a Whole Lot More
Kingfield is a friendly residential neighborhood in south Minneapolis where it's hard not to be within walking distance of a delicious bakery, coffee shop or... Read more
Posted on 20 May 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK -
Steps to Owning Your First Home... Can You Afford to Buy?
Finding homes online and wondering if you can afford to buy? Here are some basic guidelines that can help you decide... What you can afford = 3x your annual... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2012 HOME, REAL ESTATE -
Where Are Mortgage Interest Rates Heading?
Mortgage rates have been fairly steady all year. There has been some movement up just a little but in the last week or so, rates have dropped back down a little... Read more
Posted on 17 May 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Wednesdays Unplugged - Creamy Avocado and White Bean Wrap
"Wishes cost nothing unless you want them to come true." ~ Frank Tyger NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more
Posted on 16 May 2012 FOOD & DRINK -
Inspecting Deck Guardrails
The CPSC estimates that between 2003 and 2007, there have been over eleven thousand injuries caused by structural failure or collapse of guardrails at outdoor... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
What Are the Differences in Owning a House, Townhouse Or Condo?
When you buy a house you own a piece of land and all the structures on in, including the house and garage. Restrictions about what you can do with your... Read more
Posted on 14 May 2012 HOME, REAL ESTATE -
Sunday's Site - Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis
Minneapolis is known as the City of Lakes, and when springtime arrives Minneapolitans come out in droves to walk and ride the trails around its famous Chain of... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2012 REAL ESTATE -
Ideas and Inspiration - How to Think Outside the Box with a Flea Market Find
. Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN.It's summer and it is time for Flea Markets!!I love flea market finds. First because they are cheap.Second because... Read more
Posted on 12 May 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE -
Market Momentum Continues... It's a Seller's Market
April market stats show more positive signs that the real estate market is stabilizing. Homes are selling faster and for closer to list price. With busy buyers... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE