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• First Look Initiative Gives Homebuyers Advantage Over Investors

  

  If you are considering buying a foreclosed home you should be aware of the First Look Initiative on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD foreclosed homes. This plan... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Onion Domes in Minnesota

  

  My head turned as I drove past the striking St. Katherine Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Arden Hills when I was out showing houses yesterday. Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2012 ARCHITECTURE, TRAVEL

• Seller's Best Investment

  

  If you are planning to sell, much of your focus right now is likely on getting your home decluttered, staged and ready to dazzle potential buyers. Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2012 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Getting Ready for Spring Market

  

  If this week is any indication, this is going to be a busy spring! Spring market traditionally starts after the Super Bowl, but our market is very weather... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Do I Need 20% Down to Buy a House?

  I have been asked more than once if you still have to have 20% (or more) down in order to buy a home. I think with so many different stories out in the media, n... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2012 BUSINESS, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Pork, Apple and Sweet Potato Bake

  

  "It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." ~ Harry S. Truman NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Leaking Relief Valves at Water Heaters

  

  When a temperature and pressure relief valve at a water heater leaks, it's usually a simple fix; just replace the valve... unless it starts leaking again. Read more

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

• Why Are Townhouse and Condo Association Fees Sometimes So High?

  

  If you are considering buying a townhome or condominium don't forget to consider the cost of HOA (homeowner association) fees as well as the purchase price... Read more

  Posted on 23 January 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Why is There an Umbrella by the Altar at the Basilica of St. Mary?

  

  When a small vocal group I am part of sang at the Basilia of St. Mary in Minneapolis last week someone asked me why there was an umbrella next to the altar. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2012 TRAVEL

• There Are Only A Few Types of Homes In MN I Haven't Been Asked to Stage.......

  

  As a Home Stager and Redesigner I am asked to stage and decorate many types of homes. Starter homes, massive homes, ramblers, two-story. But, I have not yet bee... Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Listings Needed!!!

  

  The number of new listings entering the market last year was the lowest it has been since the turn of the century... down from a peak of 108,033 in 2006 to... Read more

  Posted on 20 January 2012 REAL ESTATE

• Mortgage Basics!

  You have made the big decision! It's time to buy a home....now what? Once you decide you want to buy a home, you need to talk with a loan officer to see what th... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Bean and Vegetable Cassoulet with Brown Rice

  

  NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2012 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Don't Let Your Outside Faucets Freeze

  

  Winterizing the outside faucets in the fall seems like a simple thing to do, and it seems like it should be straightforward and easy, but there are a few... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2012 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Price-to-rent Ratio Tips Towards Buying Rather Than Renting

  

  As Twin Cities rents go up in in response to high demand and the lowest vacancy rates in 10 years some renters are starting to wonder if it finally makes more... Read more

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

• Burgers, Malts and Phosphates...

  

  Nothing says comfort food like burgers, malts and phosphates (ok, burger and malts)... and Snuffy's Malt Shop with an old-fashioned 50's style atmosphere is a... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2012 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Should You Have an Estate Sale?

  

  Whether you are settling an estate, helping a loved one transition to senior housing or downsizing yourself, one of the first questions is often what to do... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2012 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• December Market Update... Months Supply of Homes for Sale Shows Seller's...

  

  Closed sales bumped up a bit in December......while new listings continued to drop......creating an invenotry that dropped off my chart, the lowest supply of... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2012 BUSINESS, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• FHA Mortgage Premiums Rising Again?

  Congress voted to extend the payroll tax deduction portion of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010. The measure... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

  

  NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2012 REAL ESTATE