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Largest Matisse collection ever in Minneapolis

  The current Matisse Exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts is just one example of the Twin Cities'  thriving arts community, and a good example it is. The Cone...
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What Is Your Buyer’s Reaction Worth?

Home Staging - Cost versus Benefit The price of Home Staging….is it worth it? That is always a question on the minds of home owners especially if their home is vacant. It...
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How long should it last? Life expectancy of home components

Sellers should know that buyers often ask how long a furnace, roof, water heater, appliances, etc usually lasts… it’s a big help in factoring in upcoming costs when considering making...
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What happens during the mortgage process?

So you have met with a lender and they said you were approved- now what??!!  What happens after you have written a purchase agreement?  The process can be simple, but...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Whipped Cream Parfaits

  "Happiness is the absence of striving for happiness." ~ Chuang Tzu     NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking...
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Sprinkler Systems to be Required in All New MN Homes, Existing Homes by 2016

According to Minnesota's Chief Building Official Ronald McSevergny, there will be a phase-in requirement for sprinkler systems to be added to existing homes. Beginning in 2015, all existing homes that...
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RE/MAX Results named largest RE/MAX brokerage in the WORLD

RE/MAX Results was recently named the largest RE/MAX brokerage in the WORLD, and our co-broker/owner John Collopy said THANK YOU, TWIN CITIES in a full page ad in yesterday's StarTribune!...
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Minnetonka Meanderings

After lamenting the shortage of affordable one-level townhomes and condos lately I find I will have one of each listing this week in Minnetonka. As I was spending time in...
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Baby Boomers lead trend to Lifestyle Housing

I smiled when I recently read about how Baby Boomers are leading a trend to 'Lifestyle Housing'. The article said that Baby Boomers are thinking about what they want out...
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Buying a home with a friend?

You have decided to buy a home, do you buy by yourself or with a friend?  You know how much you can qualify for, if you buy with a friend...
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