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• Gravity Furnace? What is That???

  

  Not long ago I showed a buyer a house with a gravity furnace and got the response I often get... what is that???Often nicknamed an 'octopus' furnace because of... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Desnoyer Park... Once Planned to Be the Site of the State Capitol

  

  Desnoyer Park is part of St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood, named for Governor William Merriam and his developer father. This area has long been considered... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Do You Have a Dream for the Future? Let Me Tell You a Story.....

  

  My story starts last October when I was asked to "write down 50 things you would do if nothing could stop you" as part of a class to become Certified to Train... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2012 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• January 2012 Update ... Market Continues Towards Balance as Renters Figure out I...

  

  The months supply of inventory in December showed a seller's market for the first time since 2004... and January is a repeat with a 4.6 month supply. Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2012 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Refinance Updates....

  In the last month, there have been several refinance proposals from the White House. Some are calling it the Obama Refinance Program. We have had several phone... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Baked Salmon in Foil

  

  "Love and time; those are the only two things in all the world and all of life that cannot be bought, but only spent." ~ Gary Jennings NOTE: I spend my... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Training Advice For Future Minnesota Home Inspectors

  

  About two to three times a month, I get a call or email from someone who is interested in becoming a home inspector. "What kind of training is required to be a... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2012 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Which City Condo View Would You Choose?

  

  I showed condos in downtown Minneapolis yesterday in two very wonderful but very different complexes... both with stunning views but with distinctly different... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2012 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Old Highland Neighborhood... Historic Architecture, Strong Community,...

  

  Old Highland Neighborhood is a Minneapolis community minutes from downtown Minneapolis and the North Loop neighborhood. Part of the Near North neighborhood, thi... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Should You Sell AS IS?

  

  If you are dealing with an estate, especially a property that needs extensive updating but is paid for in full, selling it AS IS can be a good option. Read more

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

• What Happens at the Inspection? Should the Buyer Be There?

  

  Ok... you have negotiated the deal to buy your new home and signed the purchase agreement contingent upon inspection. So what happens next? Your purchase... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Mortgage Rates

  Mortgage interest rates have been fairly steady for most of the last month. We have had many different economic reports that show some economic growth -... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Crispy Chicken

  

  "Strangers are what friends are made of." ~ Cullen Hightower NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking an... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Poorly Insulated Attic Access Panels

  

  For at least the last twenty years or so, the most common way of insulating attics in Minnesota is to use loose-fill insulation - either cellulose or fiberglass. Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• What is a CIC?

  

  If you Google 'CIC' you will find organizations relating to everything from immigration to colleges to cooperation... but as it relates to real estate a CIC is ... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Mort's Deli... a Taste of New York in the Heart of Golden Valley

  

  Craving an authentic New York Style Jewish deli sandwich, but where to go in the Twin Cities? After the Lincoln Del closed in 2000 there was a void until... Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2012 REAL ESTATE

• Is It Important to Use a 'neighborhood' Agent to List Your Home?

  

  Good question. This is something you will often find on lists of questions to ask Realtors when selecting a listing agent... "how many homes have you sold in... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• What's a Letter of Explanation?

  Lenders are asking for more explanations than we have in the past. Several years ago we used to get a letter of explanation regarding for many things and that... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Broccoli Cheese Soup

  

  "The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." ~ Carl Rogers NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Radon Test Tampering: I Hope This Was an Innocent Mistake

  

  I don't know how it happened, and I'm not accusing anyone of intentionally doing something that's completely despicable, but it looks like someone... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2012 REAL ESTATE