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Weekly real estate market update 12/20/24… the biggest perks of buying a home in the winter

As new listings, price changes, coming soon and back on the market listings all are falling into the season, pending sales are holding steady and multiple offers increasing a bit....
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November 2024 real estate market update… inventory of houses 4.3% below last year, condos 30.7% above

Condo inventory continues to increase at a higher rate than townhouses… and the number of houses for sale decreased compared to last year for the first month this year. Breaking...
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Minneapolis Christkindl Market… last weekend this year for this European inspired market

It seems there are more and more holiday markets popping up this year. If you are still looking for a unique gift, or just want to soak up some holiday...
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December Fed Meeting

The Federal Reserve Board meeting was held this week. As expected the Fed dropped rates by a quarter point. However, it was what they said after the meeting that affected...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Snickers Puppy Chow

“The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” – Buddy the Elf, from ELF NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to...
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Inspecting High-Efficiency Furnace Venting (2024)

This is a re-blog from two years ago with more details. I continue to get emails and messages from home inspectors and homeowners with questions about high-efficiency furnace venting details,...
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Fred Hollingsworth… Canada’s answer to Frank Lloyd Wright

Every once in awhile I happen upon a MCM gem I feel compelled to share. This week it is Creek House, designed in 1950 by Fred Hollingsworth, Canada’s answer to...
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Weekly real estate market update 12/13/24… market is steady, builders are trying to catch up

Showing activity is on track with last year at this time… higher than in 2021 and 2022. New, pending, coming soon listings are steady, as are price changes. The market...
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Senior Living… options and financial implications

More than 75% of adults over 50 years of age say they prefer to age in place… and research shows that at least half of older adults will need care...
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Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run

Today’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it’s still a good idea to buy a home right now. While market factors are definitely important, there’s also...
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