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Take aways from the Fed meeting

Here are some of the key takeaways from the Federal Reserve meeting this week and how they may impact the mortgage market: Fed keeps the rates the same. This was...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Strawberry Spinach Salad and dressing from the St. Paul Hotel

“We are, each of us, angels with one wing and we can fly only by embracing one another.” ~ Luciano de Crescenzo The last few weeks have been a blur as...
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Worried Couple

What to Do After You Get Your Home Inspection Report

You found the house. You booked the inspection. You got the report. Now what? If your first reaction was, “This list is a mile long,” you’re not alone. Feeling overwhelmed...
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Using wood waste to create sustainable, affordable housing through 3D printing

Sustainability and affordability in the housing industry is a big concern… plus the building and construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases. This, combined with the fact that...
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Can your mortgage payment change?

Many homeowners have fixed rate mortgages, meaning their principal and interest payment can’t change. However, that is not the only part of your mortgage payment. Your payment usually consists of...
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Dryer Vent

If your dryer vents through the roof, get a DryerJack

I’ve already ranted and complained about clothes dryers venting through the roof. It’s a dumb place to run your dryer duct, but it happens all the time, especially in new...
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March 2025 real estate market update… spring market is rising

Contrary to predictions that home sales would fall, national existing home sales rose 4.2% in March. The Midwest continues to be more insulated and sales remained unchanged. In the Twin...
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Pre-Approval Isn’t Commitment – It’s Clarity

If buying a home is on your radar – even if it’s more of a someday plan than a right now plan – getting pre-approved early is still one of...
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6 Stager-Approved Neutral Paint Colors That We Love

Spring is in full bloom and our team at Rooms With Style has been busy staging and styling homes this season. In the world of staging, there are many different...
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Home Inspection Training

The Structure Tech Home Inspector Training Process

I get a lot of training questions from aspiring home inspectors about how to get into this business and how to get trained. I have some advice for people who...
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