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• Anodyne Coffeehouse... a Kingfield Neighborhood Gathering Spot

  

  With Minneapolis Kingfield neighborhood having one of the best walk scores in the city, it's not surprising that you will find numerous restaurants, coffee... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2012 COMMUNITY

• Diary of a Thoughtful Rehab, Part 1

  

  There are so many shoddy home flippers out there these days that buyers have learned to distrust homes that been purchased to rehab. Some rehabbers do... Read more

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

• The Next Big Thing in Housing

  

  For the first time in a century US households are actually getting larger rather than smaller. More adult children are now living with their parents than at... Read more

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

• Waiting Periods After Foreclosures, Etc....

  Mortgage companies will require a time period to show re-established credit after things like a bankruptcy, foreclosure and short sales. The time periods will... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Raspberry Cheescake Bars

  

  "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." ~ Benjamin Franklin NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Warning About Radiant Barriers - Aka Foil Insulation

  

  Last week I received an email from a concerned reader who said his 85-year-old mother-in-law had recently purchased a $2,500 radiant barrier insulation system... Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Homeowner Associations Must Have Adequate Replacement Reserve Fund

  

  New in 2012 is the state requirement for Minnesota homeowner associations to have an adequate replacement reserve fund.An important concern for townhome and... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Steel Toe Brewing and the Minnesota Craft Beer Explosion

  

  Our son started talking about Steel Toe Brewing before it even opened last August... he could hardly wait to have this craft microbrewery right in his own... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2012 DRINK

• Is Home Staging A Good Investment for Low End Homes?

  

  That is a question I get a lot. "This isn't a high end home, will home staging provide a good return on the investment?"The investment in home staging can vary... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• State of the Minneapolis Condo Market

  

  A condo summit seminar I attended this week echoed the feeling I have had that the condo market is improving. As you can see from the chart below of the... Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• FHA Updates

  The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has decided to increase the mortgage insurance again!Effective April 1st, the upfront mortgage insurance is going to... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Ground Beef Enchiladas with Green Sauce

  

  "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." ~ Mark TwainNOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 29 February 2012 HOME

• Inspecting Tandem Circuit Breakers

  

  Confusion abounds over the use of tandem circuit breakers in panelboards, even among electricians and electrical inspectors. Today I'll set the record straight... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Do I Make Enough Money to Qualify to Buy a Home?

  

  One of the first questions many potential first-time home buyers ask is if they make enough money to qualify to buy a home. It's a good question, but income is... Read more

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

• Trotter's Cafe... Serving Fresh and Local in St. Paul's Merriam Park

  

  When I stopped at Trotter's Cafe in St. Paul's Merriam Park yesterday morning they were sold out of fresh cinnamon rolls! With tables filled with groups and... Read more

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

• 7 Home Improvement Projects for $1,000 Or Less

  Thought this article from HouseLogic.com, written by Lisa Kaplan Gordon, was worth sharing. Reprinted with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®.... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Find Where to Live to Match Your Lifestyle

  

  Finally... an innovative Lifestyle Search system where you can visually see the relationships between things important to you in deciding where to live! Read more

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

• Are You Approved Or Just Pre-qualified?

  When you are buying a home, you will talk with a loan officer and get an approval....but is it really an approval or just a pre-qualification? Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2012 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Mexican Chop Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

  

  "Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck." ~ Dalai LamaNOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Buying A Flipped House? Here's What's Wrong With It.

  

  Flipped houses look shiny and new inside, but what's going on underneath all the new drywall, carpet, and paint? Very few home buyers seem to trust flippers,... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE