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Crocus Hill…the prestigious, historic St. Paul neighborhood where you can still find cobblestones

When Twin Cities residents think of Crocus Hill they usually think of beautiful mansions and stately historic homes in the area surrounding Grand Avenue, the ‘grand’ small town street lined...
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What Does Sex Trafficking and Home Staging Have In Common?

That isn't a question just to get you wondering what this post is about. This post really is about sex trafficking and Home Staging. They have a lot in common. Really....
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Minneapolis home values near LRT performed 62.7% better

Location near public transportation may be the new mantra. A new study recently released by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) revealed that nationwide,...
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Homebuying tips

The housing market is moving fast and some homebuyers are getting lost!  I have had several clients get a little frustrated over the last couple months as homes are flying...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Mini Caprese Bites

"Smiles are wondrous things; you can give them out for an eternity and always have one left for yourself ." ~ Colleen, age 13 NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments....
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New Safety Requirements for Bath Tub Faucets in Minnesota

The newest version of the Minnesota State Plumbing Code, published electronically on November 13, 2012, now requires a safety device to be installed on bath tub faucets to help reduce...
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What are seller paid closing costs?

Buyers and sellers alike are often confused by 'seller paid closing costs'… what are they, exactly? First, let's look at what closing costs are in general. Both buyer and seller...
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The first of the 3 big Loring Park churches to be completed about 100 years ago

It's hard to miss the three big churches that pierce the skyline along Hennepin Avenue near Loring Park, about midway between downtown Minneapolis and the city lakes. It is such a...
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Top Remodeling Projects for Empty Nesters

Post by new guest blogger Mike Otto of Fair and Square Remodeling My wife and I live in an old 1887 brick house that was built by a contractor who...
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“Can I trust you?”

I recently read an account from a home remodeler who said he was always curious about why people ask several different remodelers for bids. He said he has learned that it...
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