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Number of improving housing markets leaps up 61% in December

The number of improving US housing markets took a dramatic leap up to a total of 201 metros in December, according to the National Association of Home Builders'First American Improving Markets Index (IMI)....
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FHA changes coming for 2013

FHA has announced changes coming for 2013.  There are two major changes that will affect home buyers. The first is HUD's plan to increase the annual mortgage insurance premiums paid...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Total Flatbread

  "Life isn't a matter of milestones, but moments." ~ Rose Kennedy NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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Get the electrical, plumbing, and mechanicals right on your kitchen remodel

If you plan to renovate your kitchen, take the time and spend a little extra money to get the plumbing, mechanicals, and electrical right. Home inspectors find a lot of...
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What happens in multiple bid offers?

With the supply of home for sale down to levels not seen since 2003 and months supply of inventory at 3.8 months we are officially in a seller's market. That...
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Kids can craft gifts for loved ones alongside Santa and his reindeer… free at Landmark Center on Sunday, December 9

Looking for a free family holiday outing? Next Sunday, December 9, 2012 kids can not only visit Santa and his reindeer with excellent photo ops… they can also craft their own...
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Outdoor Urns….Have a Little Fun! Home Staging and Redesign MN

I love outdoor urns in the winter months. They add so much to the front of your house in the cold and drab winter months in the Northern Lands.  Start...
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Don’t forget to file for Homestead by December 15th

Minnesota offers a Homestead Market Value Exclusion for people who own and live in their home as their primary residence. As long as you purchase and occupy your home by...
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MN Housing Program Changes

Minnesota Housing has announced several changes to their program effective December 18, 2012.  The major changes include a program for move up buyers and two options for down payment assistance....
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Poor Man’s Lobster

"The hours that make us happy make us wise." ~ John Masefield NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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