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• Preventing Moss Growth on Roofs

  

  While black stains on roofs are a cosmetic issue, moss growth is more than just cosmetic. Not only does moss look terrible on roofs, it will also shorten the... Read more

  Posted on 08 November 2011 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Finding the Right Home for You - Part 3

  

  In Finding the right home for you - Part 2 you more clearly defined your sense of place... how you live and how where you live makes you feel. Now let's get int... Read more

  Posted on 07 November 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Where to Find the Best Authentic French Baguettes in the Twin Cities

  

  Craving an authentic French baguette? The kind that is crispy and flaky on the outside, light and tender on the inside? We are blessed with many wonderful... Read more

  Posted on 06 November 2011 DESTINATIONS, FOOD & DRINK, HOME

• Fed Meeting This Week - No Changes!

  The Federal Reserve Board had it's meeting this week and on Wednesday announced that they were leaving interest rates unchanged. The plan for now is to leave th... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Olive Meat Loaf

  

  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 02 November 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Removing Black Roof Stains

  

  If you have nasty black stains on your asphalt shingle roof, don't worry. The black staining won't damage the shingles, and it won't make your roof leak. Read more

  Posted on 01 November 2011 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Moving Tips: Reducing the Stress of Relocation

  Moving to a new area can be difficult, even if money is no object. Whether relocating for work or pleasure, packing your home and transporting your life to a ne... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Loring Greenway... Hidden Treasure of Loring Park Neighborhood

  

  Loring Greenway is an urban walkway that connects Nicollet Mall with Loring Park, the city park that gives its name to the Minneapolis neighborhood ranked 2nd... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2011 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Minneapolis-St. Paul Named Best City for Seniors 2011

  

  A recent survey sponsored by Bankers Life and Casualty Company Center for a Secure Retirement came up with a list of the 25 Best Cities for Seniors 2011... and... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2011 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Months Supply of Homes for Sale Lowest Since 2005

  

  If you are searching for a property to buy and it seems like there aren't as many choices as there used to be you are correct. When measured by the number of... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Finding the Right Home for You - Part 2

  

  It's easy to say that you will know when you find the right place for you... but how do you narrow down thousands of choices to the point where you even get in... Read more

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

• Finding the Right Home for You - Part 1

  

  More and more I am finding that people are looking for more than just a place to live... they are also looking for 'the right place', a place that feeds their... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Fannie, Freddie Changes to the HARP Refinance Program

  The government annouced changes to the HARP program (Home Affordable Refinance Program) on Monday. These changes were made to allow more homeowners to... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesday's Unplugged - Mary Jane's Apple Crisp

  

  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 26 October 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Tankless Water Heaters - A Few More Things to Consider

  

  In last week's blog post, I discussed the amount of money I might save by having a tankless water heater installed, and I concluded that I would never see a... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2011 REAL ESTATE

• Planes and Trains

  

  People have asked me this week about the impact of both planes and trains on properties... so I thought it was time to share info on planes and trains again. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2011 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Only One Weekend Left to Visit a Corn Maze This Season!

  

  Fall in Minnesota makes one think of apples and pumpkins... and corn mazes!Mazes actually go back thousands of years... to the Egyptian pyramid chambers and... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• 10 Signs You Are Ready to Buy

  

  With so much talk about how this is such a wonderful time to buy it can be easy to get caught up into thinking YOU should be buying... whether you are ready or... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• What Makes Mortgage Rates Change?

  Mortgage interest rates are not set by the banks, lenders or brokers. The rates are based on mortgage-backed securities that trade like regular stocks and bonds. Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Mad Dogs

  

  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 19 October 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES