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Getting the best mortgage lender

There are all kinds of options for mortgages – your current bank, mortgage bankers and brokers, some are online and some have offices in your area. What’s best for you?...
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Wednesday Unplugged – Asparagus, Strawberry, Arugula Salad

“Making the decision to have a child – it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking outside your body.” ~ Elizabeth Stone NOTE: I spend...
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Minnesota permit requirements for radon mitigation systems

If you want to have a radon mitigation system installed in your home, you might need a permit. As I’ve shown in past blog posts about hot roofs and Diamond...
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Silvernest… a unique housemate matching service for Baby Boomers and Empty Nesters

Is your house too big and lonely for you right now but you still love living there and aren’t ready to move? Could you use some extra income to help pay the...
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Have you been to Grandpa’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor? If not, add it to your list!

I am a self-confessed homemade ice cream lover and after we left the house of an upcoming listing in Fridley yesterday I remembered hearing about a shop in Fridley we...
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If It’s Transparent – Clean It

When selling your house, if you can see through it, it must sparkle! Let’s look at the list: Windows:     That means inside and out, all levels of your...
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Top 10 Qualities to look for in a Real Estate Agent in Minneapolis, MN

1) Honesty and Integrity Puts client interests first Tells it like it is, even if it is hard to hear Licensed REALTOR, who subscribes to a stringent code of ethics...
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USDA mortgages

Are you looking for a home in a small city, maybe a home out in the country? A USDA mortgage might be perfect for you! USDA or rural development mortgages...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Bernice’s Fresh Peach Pie

“An apple is an excellent thing – until you have tried a peach.” ~ George DuMaurier NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking...
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Minnesota home inspector training advice: join the ASHI Heartland chapter (it rocks)

If you’re a Minnesota home inspector or aspire to become one, you should join the Heartland Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). In fact, if you’re a...
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