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• Searching for a Home Inspector Online

  

  I have out-of-state family who are in the process of buying a new home. I told them I'd find a good home inspector in their area, assuming I would already know... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Scandinavian American Heritage

  Perhaps at no other time of year is the strong Scandinavian Lutheran heritage of the Upper Midwest more apparent than during the Christmas season...when choirs... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Minnesota Homestead Tax Changes in 2012

  

  The Minnesota Homestead Market Value Credit will be replaced by the Homestead Market Value Exclusion in 2012.Where the credit was a reduction in the amount of... Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• FREE - Maximize Your Home Guide

  

  This Old House and RE/MAX have partnered to produce Maximize Your Home with RE/MAX, filled with ideas to add character to your home inside and out. Articles... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• November Market Update... Affordability Index Reaches New High

  

  As median prices continue to hang low along with interest rates, the housing affordability index reached a new record high of 245... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Gifts and Documentation!

  When you are getting a mortgage, the underwriter will want to verify all the cash used for closing. If you are going to be short, you may want to see if... Read more

  Posted on 15 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - BLT Dip

  

  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 14 December 2011 RECIPES

• Insulating Your Basement? Start with the Rim Space.

  

  Have you ever noticed how snow will melt around the foundation on older houses? This will happen at any house with unheated foundation walls, and it's a great... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• The Market is Recovering...

  

  The real estate question on everyone's lips seems to be 'how is the market doing?' The recovery has taken longer than most of us would like, but there are... Read more

  Posted on 12 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Winterlights at the Purcell Cutts House, Masterpiece of Prairie School...

  

  On a narrow lot on a short, quiet street near Lake of the Isles sits one of the most significant examples of Prairie School architecture in the country... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• 3 Inexpensive Handy Problem Solvers

  

  Whether you are moving into a new home or spiffing up your current one, here are three inexpensive little inventions that can help curb frustration. Read more

  Posted on 09 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• First Time Homebuyers

  There are several different programs for first time homebuyers. Many first time homebuyers will use FHA mortgages since they only require 3.5% down. Read more

  Posted on 08 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Baked Brie with Dried Fruit

  

  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 07 December 2011 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Buying a Vacant Property in Coon Rapids? Familiarize Yourself with Their "Water...

  I recently had a friend go through a huge hassle to get his water turned on after buying a vacant property in Coon Rapid. His plan was to buy the house, get... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Building Green and Building Smart Are Often the Same Thing

  

  When people think of green building they often think of things like solar panels, geothermal heating and windmills... all things that can be costly and have a... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• The Coffee Shop NE... the 'Cheers' of Audubon Park

  

  The Coffee Shop Northeast is one of those intimate coffee shops that immediately makes you feel at home... like you are already part of the neighborhood. Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2011 HOME

• Remodeling ROI - Cost Vs Value Report 2011-2012

  

  Average remodeling costs dropped again for the third year in a row, although more slowly this year. Nationwide costs decreased 6.9% in 2009, 2.3% in 2010 and... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Mortgage Approvals - Easier Or Not?

  As we get more information regarding the new HARP guidelines with easier rules, we are also seeing tougher underwriting for most mortgage programs! Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Basic Cranberry Sauce

  

  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 30 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Tis the Season for Home Buying Deals

  

  If you have been waiting for the best time of year for home buying deals wait no more... tis the season. There usually aren't as many homes available for sale,... Read more

  Posted on 30 November 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE