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• Shoulda Had Title Insurance... the Rest of the Story

  

  In my "Shoulda had title insurance..." post on August 15th I wondered if one of my listings would close as scheduled the next day because of a mortgage payoff... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Remembering 9/11 at the Basilica

  

  "This will be our response to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before." ~ Leonard BernsteinSeptember 11, 2001... Read more

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

• The First, and Often Most Difficult Step in Preparing Your Home for Sale

  

  What is often the hardest step in getting ready to sell your home is de-cluttering and getting rid of your excess 'stuff'. Face it... we tend to fill the space... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Up to 30% Tax Credit for Energy Efficiency

  

  Thinking about energy efficient home updates? Some home improvement products are eligible for tax credits this year... and renewable energy systems like solar,... Read more

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

• Locking in Your Interest Rate.....

  Mortgage interest rates change daily, hourly, sometimes by the minute! Mortgage rates are like the stock market, they are constantly changing. Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Meatballs in Creamy Tomato Gravy

  

  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 September 2011 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Beef With Old Gas Log Fireplaces

  

  I'm not a fan of gas log fireplaces because they waste energy and they're a potential safety hazard. These fireplaces start out as wood burning fireplaces,... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2011 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• One of the Few Remaining Vintage Drive-ins

  

  Dari-ette Drive-In, now celebrating their 60th year on St. Paul's east side, is one of few remaining vintage drive-in restaurants. As their name suggests, they... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Top 3 Things to Do to Get a Quick Sale in Today's Market

  

  In the last couple months I have had three listings that got offers quickly... two within the first week on the market! What all three of these homes had in... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2011 BUSINESS, HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Minneapolis Neighborhoods Grouped by Community - Maps, Average Prices,...

  

  We now have ability to search the MLS by Minneapolis neighborhoods, but that doesn't do much good if you don't know where they are or much about them. Most... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2011 REAL ESTATE

• What Happens After a Foreclosure Or Bankruptcy?

  So can you ever buy a home again after a foreclosure? What happens if you file bankruptcy? I have had clients call asking if they can ever do anything and I've... Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Basil Chicken Pasta

  

  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 31 August 2011 FOOD & DRINK, SELF EXPRESSION

• Trees, Power Lines, Responsibility

  

  The two most common issues I find with overhead power lines during home inspections are trees rubbing up against them and exposed contacts that present an... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Now Search for Homes by Neighborhood

  

  You can now search the MLS by Minneapolis neighborhoods and St. Paul neighborhoods, as well as by city and school district. You can simply enter the name of... Read more

  Posted on 29 August 2011 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Hidden Village... Golden Valley's Best Kept Secret

  

  Small (but not too small), affordable homes in walkable communities is a mantra I hear over and over again when working with buyers. Hidden Village is a small... Read more

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

• Thanks So Much!

  In 2008, my Business Partner and I did a mailing to Realtors. Sharlene Hensrud was one of the Realtors that contacted us about our services. At the time, we... Read more

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

• What Baby Boomers and First-time Homebuyers Have in Common

  

  First-time homebuyers dominated the housing market the last two years but Baby Boomers have been more prevalent this year grabbing bargains of a lifetime. They... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 HOME, REAL ESTATE

• Refinancing Your Mortgage!

  With interest rates as low as they are, it's a great time to buy a home. The cost of home ownership has dropped with the drop in interest rates. Read more

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

• Wednesdays Unplugged - Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Jezebel 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 24 August 2011 HOME IMPROVEMENT, REAL ESTATE

• Artificial Firelogs - Safe?

  

  Artificial firelogs are not bad for your fireplace; in fact, they're cleaner, safer, easier, and cheaper than regular wood. Artificial firelogs are also known... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2011 HOME, HOME IMPROVEMENT