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Weekly real estate market update 2/10/23… biggest reason people move

New and pending sales tied this week, as the jump in coming soon listings last week became new listings this week. It should come as no surprise that with new...
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Is there going to be a housing crash?

This is a huge topic these days. I hear people say they are waiting for home prices to come down, the market is going to crash, etc. Everyone is remembering...
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New 2023 Remodeling Study… highest and lowest cost recovered

Getting ready to sell and wondering what projects will add the most value to your home? Today’s Homeowner calculated the average return on investment for 34 projects, consulting with more...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Creamy Egg Strata

“Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent.” – Joe Sparano NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and...
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How to prevent recessed lights from making ice dams worse

Recessed lights need to go. I love recessed lights, but most of them create a ridiculous amount of heat in attics, which can lead to ice dams. Until I started...
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Sherlock Holmes: The Collection and The Exhibit

The Minnesota History Center is currently featuring an exhibit they created about Sherlock Holmes and the beginnings of forensic science running through April 2, 2023. But the first question to...
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Find Your Inspiration

We are starting a series on how to find inspiration for design. We can often feel beholden to current trends on social media or what’s available in the Target home...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/3/23… coming soon listings jump to highest in 5 months

After months of hanging low, coming soon listings jumped to the highest they have been since the beginning of September… a good sign the real estate market is bouncing back...
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How to lower your debt to income ratio….

When you apply for a mortgage, your lender will examine your overall financial health. They will obtain a credit report, ask for proof of income, and calculate your debt-to-income (DTI)...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Winter Fruit Salad with honey poppy seed dressing

“I call architecture frozen music.” ~ Johann Wolfgang von Goethe NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids...
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