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Weekly real estate market update 10/7/22… questions to ask if you are thinking about buying now

Our son texted me this morning, asking about a house down the street from them that has been on the market a long time, a couple of months… he asked...
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Normandale Park MCM Lundgren Contemporary… Docomomo Fall Tour Day 2022

Images from Docomomo/MN courtesy Alyssa Lee Photography and K | Nelson Architects The Normandale Park neighborhood of Edina is home to many Lundgren Contemporary homes. Richard Lundgren designed and built...
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Should you buy now or wait?

The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Tootsie Roll Bars

“I love to see a young girl grab the world by the lapels.” – Maya Angelou NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking...
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Floor Drain Basics

One of the most common defects at old Minneapolis and Saint Paul houses is a missing cleanout plug in the floor drain. When we find this during a Truth In...
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Downsizing… with resources for future aging in place

This couple is smiling because they sold their house of over 30 years and bought a one-level townhome where they plan to live for many years as they age in...
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Weekly real estate market update 9/30/22… understanding inflation and mortgage rates

As new listings, pending sales and multiple offers decline, price decreases are increasing. It isn’t uncommon at this time of year, but after the last couple of years on steroids...
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Docomomo Tour Day 2022… tour 5 modernist homes 10/8/22

It feels good to have Docomomo Fall Tour Day 2022 return to self-guided, in-person tours. This year’s tour includes 5 modernist homes in three metro neighborhoods: Normandale Park in Edina,...
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What is a 2 – 1 Buydown?

What is a 2-1 Buydown? As interest rates climb, temporary buydowns have become an avenue that some sellers and buyers may consider. A 2-1 buydown program is a concession offered...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Vintage Fruit Cocktail Cake

“There is a lot you can miss if you think eyes are the only way to see.” – storypeople NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay...
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