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Waiting For Interest Rates

Weekly real estate market update 3/13/26… waiting for lower rates?

Showing activity is rising above past years… who knows what effect the predicted snow events this weekend will have. Market watch stats all show gently rising activity… … so far...
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Docomomo Upcoming

Upcoming events and tours presented by Docomomo US/MN

“Before there was Mad Men, Design Within Reach, or Dwell there was Docomomo.” Docomomo US is the United States chapter of Docomomo International, a non-profit organization dedicated to the documentation...
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Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions

Wednesdays Unplugged – Creamy Pork Tenderloin Medallions

“Life is a collection of moments. Mindfulness is the beautification of the moments.” – Amit Ray NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking...
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Inspection Rug

What does a home inspection not include?

As a type 3 on the Enneagram, I want my home inspection company to do everything and be everything to everyone. But of course, that’s impossible. There are limits to...
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2026 01 Supply Of Inventory

January 2026 real estate market update… condo supply more than twice that of houses

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), US existing home sales across the US increased 5.1% month-over-month and 1.4% year-over-year in January, the strongest pace in nearly three years....
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Moving Near Family? A Practical Guide to Staying Connected Without Feeling On Call

Moving closer to family is a big-life decision that can reshape your routines, relationships, and sense of independence. Maybe you’re drawn by childcare help, aging parents, Sunday dinners, or just...
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Spring House

Weekly real estate market update 3/6/26… spring market effect

New and coming soon listings are growing, and daylight savings time is coming this weekend to give more daylight showing time… it’s the spring market effect. Showing activity is also...
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Mortgage Market Update

This has been an interesting week in the mortgage market – especially for those watching interest rates. It has been interesting to watch the market reactions to both the Jobs...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Raspberry Custard Kuchen

“Eventually everything connects.” – Charles Eames NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the...
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Rooms With Style, Staged Living Room

What Buyers Really Notice When They Walk Through Your Home

When sellers think about getting their home ready to hit the market, they usually focus on the big things: cleaning and packing, or touching up walls and trim with a...
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