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House Investment

The High-ROI Seller’s Playbook… what to fix, what to skip, and how to sell for more

Selling your home can feel overwhelming — but not all upgrades are created equal. Knowing which repairs bring real return on investment (ROI) can help you sell faster and for...
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New Construction5

Weekly real estate market update 10/17/25… new home construction highest in 2 years

Showing activity is still just a little ahead of last year. But more significantly, it is ahead of every year at this time going back to 2021. New listings and...
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2026 Housing Market Outlook

from our blog at Keeping Current Matters, a national outlook After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift...
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Silverwood

Silverwood Park… regional park dedicated to creative interactions with nature

Silverwood Park is a Twin Cities treasure, a 68-acre park that was a Salvation Army Camp from 1922 until 2001, when the Three Rivers Park District purchased it and redeveloped the...
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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Wednesdays Unplugged – Buffalo Chicken Dip

“Don’t ever underestimate the impact you can have, because history has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” – Michelle...
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Freezing Outdoor Faucet

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist for Minnesota Homeowners 2025

Fall is officially here, so it’s time to get your house ready for winter. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of fall home maintenance items to help you remember everything you’re...
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Homes

Weekly real estate market update 10/10/25… showing activity even stronger this week

Last week year-over-year showing activity was the highest in five years and this week showings are even stronger… did buyers get the message that October is the best time to...
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What trade-offs today’s buyers are willing to accept

With the steady rise in home prices and affordability concerns the past few years, buyers are showing a growing willingness to accept trade-offs in order to purchase a home. According...
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Why Experts Say Mortgage Rates Should Ease Over the Next Year

You want mortgage rates to fall – and they’ve started to. But is it going to last? And how low will they go? Experts say there’s room for rates to...
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Stonebridge Back Waterfall Wall

Stonebridge Estate remnants… waterfall on hillside deemed too difficult to build on

This year’s Docomomo fall MCM tour included one of my favorite parts of Saint Paul… the steep, wooded slope between Mt. Curve Boulevard and Stonebridge Boulevard on the east end...
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