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Virtual Staging vs. Real Staging: Why the In-Person Experience Matters

Virtual staging has become more common in real estate listings, especially with the upswing in AI and as homes compete for attention online. Digitally added furniture can make listing photos...
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House Investment

Have you thought about investing in real estate?

Real estate has long been considered one of the most reliable ways to build long term wealth. If you have thought about owning rental property or a vacation home, real...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Carolyn’s Breakfast Strata

“We’ll take our stand for this land and the stranger in our midst.” – Bruce Springsteen, Streets of Minneapolis NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay...
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Multigenerational living… how to keep the peace when parents move in, children move back

Many multi-generational households were formed out of necessity as a result of the housing crash in 2008… and again in 2020 as a result of COVID-19. What is interesting is...
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Stay and Remodel or Sell and Move: A Homeowner’s Decision Guide

Homeowners face a common crossroads: deciding whether to invest in renovating their current home or to move somewhere new. This decision isn’t just about square footage or finishes—it’s about lifestyle...
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Weekly real estate update 1/23/26… which updates pay off when you sell

New listings and price changes continue to move down in tandem, as pending sales continue their slow but steady march up. Coming soon listings are moving up. New listings continue...
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Sold Winter

Patience pays off… home sells with three offers after 90 days on the market

Have you ever gone to the grocery store and found the checkouts empty when you arrived… only to find people standing in line when you were ready to check out?...
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How much home can you afford?

Are you thinking about buying a home? One of the first questions is usually how much can you afford? There isn’t a one size fits all answer to this question,...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Hot Spinach Parmesan Dip

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” – Martin Luther King Jr. NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from...
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Reuben Unvented Gas Space Heater

Unvented gas space heaters: illegal in Minnesota

Unvented gas space heaters aren’t legal in Minnesota, but that doesn’t keep people from installing them. Today, I’ll explain what they are, why I don’t like them, and why retailers...
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