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Weekly real estate market update 7/18/25… why new construction could be a good option right now

As expected, coming soon listings was the only metric which fell this past week following the weeks surrounding the July 4th holiday. Showing data still hasn’t caught up following the...
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Detached townhomes… a growing downsizing option

I find more people asking about detached townhomes lately, as if this is something new. Detached townhomes have been around for more than 50 years, starting as a way to...
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Industry Trends

The Federal Reserve is holding off on rate cuts as it watches how new tariffs could affect inflation. With key tariff deadlines shifting and markets on edge, here’s what we...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – No Bake Strawberry Lemon Swirl Tart

“Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” ~ Sam Keen NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids...
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Video: Powervent water heater replacement, start to finish

I replaced my leaking powervent water heater in November of 2020, and my new one has already started leaking. I blame the water here in Maple Grove. When I inspected...
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Insurance Rates Map 2025

Homeowners insurance rates spike up in 2025… Minnesota is #5 in the nation

According to Realtor.com, insurance rate increases this year range from 3% in Maine and Vermont to 27% in Louisiana. Minnesota increases ranked us #5 in the nation, at a 15%...
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Peppermint Twist… voted Minnesota’s Best Drive-In

I first learned about Peppermint Twist drive-in when I did a post about local drive-in restaurants 15 years ago, on July 12, 2025. Many of them are no longer in...
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Irvine Park… one of Saint Paul’s first residential neighborhoods

When John Irvine arrived in Saint Paul in 1843 he purchased the Mississippi River’s Upper Landing boat docks and 300 acres of recently ceded Dakota lands and operated a ferry...
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Weekly real estate market update 7/11/25… what you should know about getting a mortgage today

As expected, new listings spiked up and coming soon listings spiked down after the holiday. Showing data hasn’t been posted yet since July 2, will be interesting to see how...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Summer Fruit Salad

“Art is not in the …eye of the beholder. It’s in the soul of the artist.” ~ Seth Godin NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay...
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