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July Market Update… average days on market before sale continues to drop

Sellers are thrilled and buyers frustrated that the average number of days a property is on the market until sale continues to drop. Last year's July average was 105 days...
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Tax and insurance escrows

When you own a home, you need to pay your mortgage (prinicpal and interest) and also your property taxes and homeowners insurance.  Your payment is made up of PITI (principal,...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – 3 great poppy seed dressings

  "Happiness is a direction, not a place." ~ Brian McLaren   NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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New Construction Tip: Discuss storm water management with your builder

My latest beef with home builders is poor water management at the exterior of homes, which is mostly about three different things done at the same time: concentrating a lot...
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Home Buyer Tips

Here are links to a plethora of blog posts with tips and information for home buyers… contact me with other questions, or suggestions for a blog post you would like...
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Tamarack Nature Center… engages kids in creative play for hours!

I have recently had several people ask me about the great kid park I talked about last year so thought it appropriate to post a repeat this week… got feedback...
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2 Mid-Century Modern masterpieces by Minnesota architect John Polivka

Interested in living in a distinctive Mid-Century Modern masterpiece? There are currently two homes for sale built by Minnesota architect and Renaissance man John Polivka… a spectacular Edina mid-century modern,...
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Making an offer contingent upon the sale of your current home

Although most offers contain contingencies such as home inspections and financing, when people talk about contingent offers they are usually referring to offers contingent upon the sale of another home....
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Multiple Offers!

For those looking to buy a home, be prepared for multiple offers!  This week I had 3 buyers have their purchase agreements accepted – all were part of multiple offers. ...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Baked Puff Pancake with peaches and blueberries

  "The purpose of art is washing the dust of everyday life off our souls." ~ Pablo Picasso   NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day...
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