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Weekly real estate market update 8/14/26… why mortgage rates are what they are right now

Market data is consistent with what usually happens as we settle into the lazy, hazy days of summer and we ease into the State Fair and Labor Day and the...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Brioche French Toast

“Flexibility is the key to stability.” – John Wooden NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for...
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The Top 5 Things We Always Talk About During a Staging Consultation

Sometimes the best staging advice isn’t about what to add — it’s about what to take away. When we walk into a home for a staging consultation, every house is...
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Reuben Range Hood

What’s the largest kitchen hood fan I can install without makeup air?

When it comes to kitchen hood fans, more properly known as a ducted kitchen range hood, bigger is better. At least that’s what most people think. I won’t discuss this...
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Forest bathing… in Silverwood Park

Silverwood Park in Saint Anthony village, a part of the Three Rivers Park District, has long been a favorite destination of ours. It is “a unique natural destination devoted to...
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Interest Rates

Weekly real estate market update 8/7/26… waiting for lower mortgage rates? read this

The market continues to move along ahead of last year, following the same trajectory. Showing activity is also steady, ahead of last year. New and coming soon listings are slowing...
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Affordable condo living or great rental investment

Location! Location! Location! It’s the mantra when looking for a home. Only problem is, so often the best locations aren’t affordable. Westmoreland Condominiums in St. Louis Park are an exception....
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What is a reverse mortgage?

Reverse mortgages are designed to allow older homeowners to access the equity in their home. Monthly loan payments are optional because the loan is repaid when the borrower sells the...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Dill Pickle Dip

“Pay attention to what you pay attention to.” – Amy Krouse Rosenthal NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids...
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A Guide to Condominium Insurance

Buying a condo is different in many aspects from buying a house, including financing and insurance. For instance, not all condos are FHA or VA approved… and don’t forget to...
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