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Weekly real estate update 12/23/22… what makes a house a home

Pending sales are again higher than new listings as we end the year thinking more about holiday and family celebrations than listing homes for sale. It is encouraging, however, that...
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What to expect in 2023?

As 2022 ends, we look forward to 2023 and hope the mortgage world is a little calmer than it was in 2022! There are a few things to look for...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Holiday Salad with raspberries, kiwi and poppy seed dressing

“It was snowing. It was always snowing at Christmas. December, in my memory, is white as Lapland, though there were no reindeers. But there were cats.” ― Dylan Thomas NOTE:...
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Assisted Living in Minnesota

Assisted Living in Minnesota Nicknamed the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” scenic Minnesota has been ranked among the best states for senior living. The state is home to just over 5.7 million people,...
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Home Inspection Secret Shop on an 11-month warranty inspection

It’s important to have new construction homes inspected; not just used houses. And these houses should be inspected by private home inspectors, not just the municipal inspector.* Home inspectors have...
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November 2022 real estate market update… new construction supply is up

After years of falling inventory with new construction inventory lower than previously owned properties, new construction started to move into positive increases about a year ago. Some of that likely...
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Cozying Up During the Post-Holiday Months

Just as the holiday season is here before we know it, in a flash it’s over and a new year is upon us. I often struggle with the balance of...
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Weekly real estate market update 12/16/22… 2023 Housing Market Forecast

There were more pending sales than new listings this week, first time since April but what happened the last three weeks of December last year… we will see if the...
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Fed makes a 50 basis point increase, what happens to mortgage rates?

As expected, the Federal Open Market Committee made their announcement at the end of the meeting this week – an increase of .50 as expected. They expect inflation to continue...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Norwegian Krumkake

“A balanced diet is a Christmas cookie in each hand” 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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