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New Continuing Education Class for Minnesota Real Estate Agents: A Decade of Defects

I’ve added a new continuing education class to our lineup of on-demand classes! This class is titled A Decade of Defects, and it covers the most egregious, surprising, and distinct...
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Hazelwood St. Louis Park… fresh, modern comfort food

When they tore down the little strip of businesses on the corner across from Trader Joe’s in St. Louis Park to build a new Bridgewater Bank it was such a...
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What to Ask When Choosing a Senior Living Facility

Choosing a senior living facility is a big decision. Obviously, you want to choose the best place for you or your loved one, but with so many options and fine...
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Weekly real estate market update 3/25/22… the impact of rising rates on home prices

Showings are on the rise again this week, below last year but could still catch up. I have a classic first-time homebuyer listing coming active today in St. Paul and...
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Are you thinking about buying an investment property?

With rents continuing to increase, you may be thinking about buying an investment property so you can collect rental income. So what is involved in buying a rental property? The...
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Searching for Mid-Century-Modern homes in a limited market… sign up for my weekly update

Mid-Century Modern (MCM) is an aesthetic many people want right now, but with inventory levels the lowest in history finding a classic mid-century-modern is hard… and even more difficult is...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Zucchini, Eggplant and Tomato Gratin

“Every problem carries within itself its own solution.” – Frank Lloyd Wright NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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Treated lumber cuts need special attention

Today I’d like to draw attention to a little-known section of the building code related to making cuts in treated lumber. Every time you cut or drill through treated lumber,...
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Why Visit the Parade of Homes Spring 2022?

The Parade of Homes Spring 2022 is upon us! It started last weekend and goes through April 10th. Many people are not even aware when the Parade of Homes is...
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Weekly real estate market update 3/18/22… median buyer income still higher than required to buy a median-priced home

Showings this week were about the same as they were two years ago, at the beginning of the Covid-19 lockdown. New listings and pending sales are in lock step, hanging...
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