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• FHA Or Conventional

  Which is better for you? Which one is cheaper? It really depends on you, your credit score, your down payment and sometimes even the property you want to buy. Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil

  

  "Follow your bliss and don't be afraid, and doors will open where you didn't know they were going to be." ~ Joseph Campbell NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugge... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• How is Your Deck Attached to the Building?

  

  May is National Deck Safety Month, so I'm going to start off this month by writing about the most common cause of deck collapses - improper attachment to... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT

• How to Get Organized for a Move

  

  Moving is a big undertaking that can be very stressful if you don’t take the time to make a plan. The biggest pitfall for most people who end up having a poor... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2012 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Playwrights' Center Celebrates 40 Years... at Home in the 'best Hipster...

  

  When we were standing in line for theater tickets in NYC recently, we chatted with a woman standing next to us who is an actor living in NYC but is moving to th... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2012 REAL ESTATE

• Fostering Connections in Windsor Green

  

  I was stunned to learn from Windsor Green resident Lisa Cook that one in four people live alone in the US... and that one in four say they haven't had a... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Bidding Wars - Make Sure You Are Prepared

  Many of my clients that are buying homes are finding themselves in multiple offer situations. Because of the inventory, low home prices and low interest rates,... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2012 REAL ESTATE

• Wednsedays Unplugged - New York Style Cheesecake

  

  "Judgments prevent us from seeing the good that lies beyond appearances." ~ Wayne Dyer NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2012 RECIPES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Improper Shingle Nailing = Defective Installation

  

  The manufacturers of asphalt shingles give specific instructions on how to fasten shingles, and they're all pretty much the same. Unfortunately, following thos... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Living Green Expo This Weekend

  

  Check out the Living Green Expo this weekend at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. With exhibits and workshops from 9 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Garden Inspiration

  

  Landscaping helps sell homes. Check out Garden Minnesota 2012 Yearbook for some fresh ideas from landscape professionals. Great inspiration whether you are... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2012 GARDENING

• Walking to the Grocery Store

  

  After spending a week in Manhattan recently I was reminded of how much I love being able to walk to places... not only to parks, trails and entertainment but... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Inexpensive Redesign Tips - Redesign in Minneapolis, MN

  

  A client asked for my help in jazzing up her living room. She had great basic pieces but wasn't sure what else to do.Before: The space was light and airy which... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Top 5 Home Warranty Claims

  

  Home Warranties are part of Minnesota purchase agreements... will there be one or not? and if so, who is going to pay for it, buyer or seller? Wondering... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Is HARP 3.0 Coming?

  Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a program that started in 2009 and was designed to stimulate the economy. It is a government backed refinance progra... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Homemade Pizza

  

  "Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end." ~ John Lennon NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Two-second Tip: How to Drill a Hole in Your Wall Without Making a Mess

  

  I heard Adam Carolla mention this quick tip, and it really works. I had to pass this along. If you need to drill a hole in your wall and you don't want to make ... Read more

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

• Common Buyer Questions... Including What It Costs to Use a Realtor

  

  Why use a Realtor to help me buy a home, can't I just search online and visit open houses? Won't that save me money? Searching online and visiting open houses i... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Wind Map... This is Amazing!

  

  This Wind Map is so amazing I just had to share! The snapshot below is from last Sunday morning... the live map is updated every hour and is in constant... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• FHA Collection Changes

  Underwriting and policy changes are common occurrences in mortgage lending. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA/VA usually dictate what the rest of the industry... Read more

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