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• Problems With Stapled Shingles

  

  While it used to be common practice to use staples to attach asphalt shingles to a roof, this has been a prohibited method of attachment in Minnesota since 2003. Read more

  Posted on 29 November 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Some Questions to Ask When You Are Shopping for a Lender

  

  When shopping for a lender the first thing that often comes to mind to compare is rates, but that is only part of the picture. Lower rates often mean higher fee... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Are You an Introvert Or Extrovert? Depends on Your Stress Reliever....

  

  What is your stress reliever? We all have one. Grabbing the remote and vegging out in front of the TV? Curling up with a book? Taking a walk? Having dinner... Read more

  Posted on 28 November 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Minnesota Zoo... It's Not Just for Summer

  

  So many times we think of the zoo as a summer activity, but the Minnesota Zoo is a wonderful family destination year round. You can enjoy watching the African... Read more

  Posted on 27 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• New Carpet Or Carpet Allowance?

  

  This is a question I face when I meet with clients to do a home staging consultation or any home staging service for their home. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Thankful for Guest Bloggers Extraordinaire!

  

  As I think about all I am thankful for I reflect with joy and gratitude on my outstanding guest bloggers who enrich us by faithfully sharing their insights. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2011 BUSINESS

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Cranberry Tea

  

  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 23 November 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• This Home Inspector is Thankful for Closed-cell Foam Insulation.

  

  Yes, you read that right. I'm thankful for closed cell foam insulation. Of course, I'm thankful for my family, health, and all that other jazz, but this is a... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2011 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• New Real Estate Investor Trend

  

  BUY, FIX and FLIP has been a real estate investor trend for years. It worked well when property values were climbing. There was money to be made not only on... Read more

  Posted on 21 November 2011 BUSINESS, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Indoor Rock Climbing Opens in Old Minneapolis Ice House

  

  When you think of Minneapolis, rock climbing may not be one of the first things that comes to your mind. Even though there are no rock faces in Minneapolis,... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Both Buyers and Sellers Rank RE/MAX Number One in Customer Satisfaction

  

  In the 2011 J.D. Power and Associates Home Buyer/Seller Study, buyers and sellers awarded RE/MAX the highest rankings in customer satisfaction... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• October 2011 Market Update... a Tale of Declining Inventory

  

  With pending sales up and new listings down over the course of the last twelve months it should come as no surprise that the supply of homes for sale is down. I... Read more

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

• New HARP Refinance Guidelines

  This week Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released the new revised guidelines for HARP II. HARP is the Home Affordable Refinance Program that was started in April... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - NY Times Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

  

  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 16 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, HOME, RECIPES

• "You're Wasting Your Money on a Home Inspection, and We're Not Going to Fix...

  

  That's what a local builder told one of my customers. The home buyer hired me to inspect her new single family home before she finalized the purchase, and the... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Finding the Right Home for You - Part 5, Signs You Have Found It!

  

  The first steps in finding the right home for you were about putting the place that feeds your soul into words and translating that into database criteria.... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• One-of-a-kind Museum on the Shores of Lake Calhoun

  

  Lake Calhoun is the largest of the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, and a popular destination for walkers, joggers, bikers and joy riders... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Finding the Right Home for You - Part 4

  

  In this 'Finding the right home for you' series so far you have gained a broad understanding of what is important to you in a place, location, setting and... Read more

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

• Short Sales

  are becoming more and more common. The one thing that they are not is "short" as far as time goes!! A short sale means that the seller is selling his house for... Read more

  Posted on 10 November 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Apple-Cheddar Tossed Salad with Honey Dressing

  

  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 09 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES