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Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of...
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6 Stager-Approved Neutral Paint Colors That We Love

Spring is in full bloom and our team at Rooms With Style has been busy staging and styling homes this season. In the world of staging, there are many different...
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Home Inspection Training

The Structure Tech Home Inspector Training Process

I get a lot of training questions from aspiring home inspectors about how to get into this business and how to get trained. I have some advice for people who...
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Are you saving for a down payment?

Are you getting a tax refund? That can help you add a little cash to your savings. According to a post from Keeping Current Matters, the average tax return in...
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Weekly real estate market update 4/11/25 – why you don’t want to skip your home inspection

Real estate showing activity is holding steady as it is starting to feel like spring. New listings, pending sales and multiple offers are all increasing as coming soon listings slack...
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Mortgage rate roller coaster!

Wow! That is one of the words used to describe this week! Last week we saw some of the best rates in 2025 – actually in several months! Then Friday...
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Docomomo Mid Mod Marvel… Graffunder Rewind

Join Docomomo US/MN for another tour of a mid-century modern home… a home that is privately owned and open to the public only for this event. This one is designed...
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The Lowbrow… known for burgers, but don’t miss their Basil Walnut Pesto Pasta

The Lowbrow is a friendly, neighborhood restaurant in the south Minneapolis Kingfield neighborhood committed to bringing scratch-made comfort food to your plate using locally farmed, sustainably grown ingredients. Known primarily...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Spring Pasta Primavera

“Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely.” – Roy T. Bennett Last week...
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How to fix a loose outlet (or switch)

We find loose outlets at most home inspections. The fix is usually straightforward; remove the cover plate, tighten the screws, and replace the cover plate. Boom, you’re done. But not...
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