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Some tips if you are thinking about buying your parents’ house

In these days of housing shortages and bidding wars it can seem like a dream come true to buy your parents’ house. But as with anything, don’t just jump in...
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Fire & Nice Alehouse… inventive par-baked pizza, rotating MN beer list

This neighborhood  haunt for wood-fired pizza and a rotating MN Beer list from as many breweries as they can get got a shout-out in the StarTribune recently, and husband John...
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2022 Color of the Year – Behr

In my last blog post I showed Sherwin Williams 2022 Color of the Year. Not let’s take a look at the 2022 Color of the Year by Behr. Breezeway  MQ3-21...
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Weekly real estate market update 1/14/22… why it makes sense to act early

Stats are showing the market rebounding after the holiday slump as people start thinking about their housing goals for 2022. Not enough 2022 history yet, and comprehensive year end data...
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Mortgage interest rates??

So 2022 came in and the Federal Reserve made it clear that this was the year! The Fed’s last meeting was the end of December but the minutes from their...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Cheesy Ham & Egg Hand Pies

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” – Robin Williams, Dead Poet’s Society NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day...
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Can I glue ABS to PVC?

It’s possible to join ABS to PVC, but it’s only supposed to be done with a mechanical coupling, not glued. If you just came here for the answer, you can...
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Title Insurance… what is it for and do you need an owner’s policy?

Title insurance is something you pay for at closing. You must buy it for your lender if you have a mortgage, and you have the option to buy an owner’s...
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National median rent increased 17.8% in 2021… avoid the rent trap in 2022!

Why is this couple so happy? They just closed on buying their first home and can hardly wait to move out of their apartment… and avoid the rent trap in...
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Weekly real estate market update 1/7/2022… don’t expect a wave of foreclosures

Market activity is popping up again after the holiday. I speak from experience… I wrote offers for two buyers this week, just got a signed accepted offer this morning! This...
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