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Wednesdays Unplugged – Old-Fashioned Corned Beef Hotdish

“Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” – Pope John Paul II NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s...
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Bad Chimneys Don’t Always Need Repair

Most old houses in Minneapolis and Saint Paul have masonry chimneys. Some of them serve wood-burning fireplaces, but many of them only serve as a chaseway for a gas appliance...
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Trendy and Timeless Backsplash Tiles for 2025

Photo Source: www.countryfloors.com At Rooms With Style, our team believes that some of the most beautiful spaces in a home are the kitchen and bathroom. When well-designed, these spaces can...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/28/25… spring market is heating up

New and coming soon listings are rising along with pending sales. The other stat that popped up this week is price changes… price reductions increased 49% this week! Showing activity...
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Changes to MN Housing Down Payment Loans

Minnesota Housing is making some changes to their down payment assistance program effective March 3, 2025. They want to strengthen their ability to reach their mission targeted borrowers, continue to...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Fudge

“One of the secrets to a happy life is continuous small treats.” ~ Iris Murdoch NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and...
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Municipal Roof Inspections: what does your permit fee pay for?

You just had your roof covering replaced, and you paid a permit fee to the city to have your roof inspected. What exactly does the city do for this fee?...
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January 2025 real estate market update… sale prices up 5% over last year

Existing home sales increased across the US for the third straight month, to a 10-month high, according to NAR (National Association of Realtors). Minnesota recorded an 8.3% increase in new...
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Wonder how you compare with other homebuyers?

Insights into current buyers, per the National Association of Realtors 2024 Profile of Buyers and Sellers. First-time Buyers Dropped to 24% of the market share, the lowest on record Average...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/21/25… why more people are moving back to cities

New listings and pending sales are holding steady this week, in spite of bitterly cold temperatures even cold enough to close schools. Coming soon listings and multiple offers continue to...
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