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Wednesdays Unplugged – Pumpkin Pecan Slab Pie/Bars

“I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual.” — Henry David Thoreau NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy...
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October 2024 real estate market update… condo supply soars over townhouses and houses

Overall nationwide inventory increased by 23% in October, to a 4.3 months supply. In the Twin Cities metro area overall inventory also increased, but only by 4.0% to a 2.6...
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Photos from New Construction Inspections (2024)

Never skip the home inspection, even if the house is brand new. I don’t care what the builder tells you; you need a home inspection. There’s too much at stake,...
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Weekly real estate market update 11/15/24… price reductions increase

Noticeable change this week is an increase price reductions, resulting in more multiple offers. Another interesting change is an increase in listings back on the market… meaning the sale fell...
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What will houses be like in 20 years… predictions from 6 homebuilders

Six visionary homebuilders gave Architectural Digest their predictions for what new houses will look like 20 years from now. Although their ideas vary depending on region and clientele, they share...
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Home Upgrades for Aging in Place

According to a 2024 report from Leaf Home and Morning Consult, 73% of baby boomer homeowners have lived in their homes for more than a decade, and 55% say they...
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What can you use for a down payment?

Buying a home can be very exciting but one of the biggest hurdles can be the down payment. There are several ways to get money for a down payment, it...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Ted Lasso’s Famous Biscuits

“Be curious, not judgmental.” – Ted Lasso, quoting Walt Whitman 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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Moen disposal cutaway

Disposing of garbage disposal myths: will you burn out the motor if you don’t run cold water?

If you’re like me, you were raised to never (EVER!) turn on a garbage disposer without first running water down the sink. Just a few seconds of this dastardly deed...
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Weekly real estate market update 11/8/24… is a fixer upper right for you?

Market stats continued to drop this week, but coming soon listings and multiple offers dropped more than other metrics. Even though there aren’t as many multiple offer situations, I had...
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