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Weekly real estate market update 4/10/26… more people are turning to multi-generational living

As expected, new listings increased again after the Easter holiday weekend, as coming soon listings dropped. Showing activity also fell over the holiday as expected. Listing activity is increasing, right...
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CCM Line of Duty Death Benefit

The Line of Duty Death Benefit is an exclusive loan program for those serving as federal, state, county or municipal agency law enforcement officers. It provides a sense of security...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Potato Chip cookies

“The thing that changed for me, looking back at Earth, was that I found myself noticing not only the beauty of Earth, but how much blackness there was around it...
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How long does a home inspection take?

How long does a home inspection take? How tall is a tree? Ha ha. Of course, the answer is “it depends”. We typically book a four-hour time slot for the...
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Should you buy an existing home or a new one? Each has its benefits

If you are torn on whether you should focus on buying new construction or an existing home, here are some differences that could help you in your decision making. Both...
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Two magnificent churches designed by French architect Emmanuel Louis Masqueray

Easter Sunday made me think about two magnificent churches designed by French architect Emmanuel Louis Masqueray, one in Minneapolis and one in St. Paul. Both opened in 1915, and both are...
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Weekly real estate market update 4/3/26… coming soon listings leap up

Coming soon listings took a big leap up this week, to the highest number since before the July 4th holiday last summer… pending sales and multiple offers moved up in...
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MI tax deductibility is back, what to expect now

The mortgage industry got a boost that could help make home ownership more affordable. Mortgage insurance premiums are once again tax deductible. This year the budget reconciliation package made the...
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La Cucaracha… award winning Mexican restaurant with a 60-year history

We first experienced La Cucaracha in the late 1980s, when we moved to the Twin Cities. It was new to us, but had already been around since the 1960s. We...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Potatoes Au Gratin a la Ruth’s Chris

“We look forward to the time when the Power of Love will replace the Love of Power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.” ~ William Gladstone (1809-1898,...
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