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2025 home design trends

As with anything, beware of jumping into new trends that may not have staying power and look dated in a short time. 2025 may be embracing a “maximalist”, personal aesthetic...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/14/25… record percent of buyers plan to move this year

Showing activity is in a slump compared to the last three years… not sure if it is because of the SuperBowl last weekend or the cold snap we have been...
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Cost vs Value 2024… best home improvements for resale value

In the 2025 Outlook for Home Remodeling, Carlos Martin, Director of the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, explains: “. . . homeowners are slowly but...
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Tips for first time homebuyers

Are you thinking about buying your first home? Owning a home can be a huge milestone but it can be scary at the same time! As a first time homebuyer,...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Magic Cookie Bars

“The journey has always been about laughing together, loving each other, seeking adventure, believing in our dreams and making a difference… but sometimes we forget.” NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from...
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Powervent water heaters: beware of 2-inch vents

A powervent water heater uses a fan to get the exhaust gases out of the home. They’re great because there’s almost zero possibility of backdrafting, a common problem with natural...
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Still a Super Real Estate Agent… every year from 2008 to 2024

When I was first notified that I was selected as a Super Real Estate Agent by Mpls St Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business in 2008 I was proud to...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/7/25… activity is on the rise, could a fixer-upper be for you?

New listings and multiple offers are on the rise in tandem. I can attest to that, as we reviewed 12 amazing offers on one of my new listings last week...
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The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the...
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2024 Annual Twin Cities Housing Market Review

The 2024 US housing market started on a positive note: Inventory was on the rise Mortgage rates had fallen from a 23-year high of 7.79% in October 2023 to the...
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