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Furniture Layout. Staged by Rooms With Style

Simple, Affordable Updates That Can Completely Refresh Your Space

One of the biggest misconceptions in home design is that transforming a space requires a full renovation or a large budget. In reality, some of the most impactful changes are...
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Weekly real estate market update 6/12/26… what rising inflation means for your move

Data stats show that the market is following the same course as previous years… just a little higher. Showing activity is still a little ahead of previous years… New listings,...
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The states where life is better…new study puts Minnesota at No 1

A new study from the State of the Nation Project, backed by a bipartisan group of experts, asked the following question: Which state does best at ensuring the well-being of...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Quick and Easy Corn Dip

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou NOTE: I...
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Q&A: Do you offer THC residue testing?

We were recently asked if we could provide THC residue testing; the short answer is no. We’re a one-stop shop (cliché term, I know) for over 99% of homebuyer needs,...
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Weekly real estate market update 6/5/26… mid-year housing market update

The market popped back after the holiday as predicted, still ahead of last year. Showing activity also jumped up ahead of not only last year, but the highest level in...
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Art Fair season is here… three good ones this weekend

We are lucky to have art fairs throughout the summer season, but the three this weekend are some of my favorites. Art in the Hollow – in St. Paul with...
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Holman’s Table… brunch at St. Paul Airport, an unexpected delight

We are always looking for new places for Sunday brunch, and when John found Holman’s Table I was excited. I had never been to the St. Paul Airport before and...
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Market updates!

The past few weeks have been interesting when it comes to mortgage interest rates. One day we think things will continue to improve and the next the market gets worse!...
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Taking Title… Joint tenants? Tenants in common? Living trust?

When you close on your home you will be asked how you want to go into title…in other words, how do you want your property ownership legally recorded? How you...
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