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• Doesn't Dual Agency Mean Less Work for the Agent? Shouldn't That Mean a Lower...

  

  Dual agency (where the same real estate broker represents both buyer and seller) can be hard to understand and often brings up commission questions such as the... Read more

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

• Staging... the Final Step in Preparing Your Home for Sale

  

  All the preparations you did in the first 3 steps of preparing your home for sale... Decluttering, getting rid of your stuff Fixups, inspections, painting, etc... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Remodelers Showcase This Weekend

  

  It seems more and more people I talk to are remodeling their homes... sometimes homes they are buying, somestimes to stay instead of move, and sometimes making... Read more

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

• How to Go from "approved" to "unapproved"!

  Once you get your mortgage approval, everything is good, right?? NO! Mortgage approval is still based on the three areas of credit, income and equity. Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Roasted Butternut Squash 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. W... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Maintaining Your Whirlpool

  

  Have you ever turned on a whirlpool and seen a bunch of nasty black gunk shoot out of the jets? I’ve heard it’s either mold or some kind of bacteria that feeds... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• The Same Property May Have Different Appraisal Values Based on Intended Use

  

  When a property is appraised for a mortgage the lender gives the appraiser the agreed upon sale price and the intended use of the property... for good reason. Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Pike Island... a Hidden Hiking Gem at the Confluence of the Mississppi and...

  

  With fall color season on the way, I couldn't help but think about all the wonderful opportunities we have to take a walk and enjoy the crisp, fall air under... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2011 TRAVEL

• Cleaning... It's More Important Than You May Think

  

  When preparing your home for sale don't overlook the importance of cleaning, the third step in the process. After (1) decluttering and (2)... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• The Top 30 Minneapolis Neighborhoods

  

  What makes one neighborhood more desireable than another? When TWIN CITIES METRO magazine compiled their ranked list of Twin Cities neighborhoods they decided t... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2011 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• VA Funding Fee Changes

  Everything else keeps changing - why not VA loans too!! However, these changes will save you some money!The VA funding fee (a fee that is charged on all VA... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella Tart

  

  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 21 September 2011 FOOD & DRINK

• Buying a Townhouse? Have the Exterior Inspected Too.

  

  There's a prevailing myth in the real estate industry that a townhouse inspection is far easier than a single family home, takes less time, and uncovers fewer... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Five Changes That Prepare Your Home for Aging in Place

  

  Baby boomers I work with are thinking ahead when they buy... making plans not only for right now, but also for aging in place. One-level living is probably the... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT

• Minneapolis' Most Livable Neighborhood

  

  I was eager to see the ranked list of 30 best Twin Cities neighborhoods in TWIN CITIES METRO magazine's latest issue... and was surprised to find the list wasn'... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2011 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• The Second Step in Preparing Your Home for Sale

  

  Once you have de-cluttered and gotten rid of your excess 'stuff', it's time to move on to the next step... fixups, updates and painting. You may discover some... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• August 2011 Market Update... Sales and New Listings up

  

  In July we crossed over to top last year's monthly sales... in August sales went up again and we pushed ahead of last year's year-to-date sales. It is... Read more

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

• Mortgage Rates

  are staying low for now - if you had asked me about rates 3 months ago and said that you wanted a 30 yr fixed rate at 4%, I might have laughed! Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Vegetable Chili with Corn

  

  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 September 2011 FOOD & DRINK, RECIPES

• Gutters Do More Than Keep Your Basement Dry

  

  I noticed some tiny trees growing out of the intersection between the deck and the house, so I suspected there was a nasty mess behind the siding. Click on... Read more

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