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I Love My Job…I Love My Job! Oh Yah….Oh Yah…

I LOVE MY JOB….I LOVE MY JOB! Oh yah…..oh yah….. Home Staging Minneapolis MN Isn't that the goal. Yup….quick sale. Love it!  I first staged a vacant home for this investor that...
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Home price gains in the Twin Cities surpass much of the nation

Changes in the Twin Cities median sale price continue to swoop upward, as is dramatically illustrated in the chart below showing the change in median sales price from the prior year...
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VA Loans

Since this week was Veteran's Day, I thought it was a great time to talk about VA mortgages.  VA home mortgages are one of the two mortgages left that are...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – True Blueberry Pie

"Someday, after mastering the winds, the waves, the tides and gravity, we shall harness…the energies of love, and then, for a second time in the history of the world, man will...
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Problems with shut-off valves

As a home inspector, I tend to take shut-off valves for granted and assume everyone knows what they are, how they work, and what can go wrong with them.
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10 St. Paul Neighborhoods with the highest Walk Scores

According to WalkScore.com, St. Paul has a lower overall walk score (62) than Minneapolis (69), which reflects its more relaxed and collegiate atmosphere. The most walkable neighborhood for both cities is...
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Awesome New Brighton Vietnamese noodle shop!

When a friend suggested we get together for lunch at Viet Noodles, a noodle shop in New Brighton she had heard good things about I said sure, I always like trying out...
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8 Great Feng Shui Tips for New Homeowners

Feng shui is an ancient art of arranging the home to promote “flow” and positive energy. True believers in the decorating practice will use placement of home goods to encourage...
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What is the difference between Universal Design and Aging-in-Place Remodeling?

Universal design refers to building design elements that make a home accessible to all people, regardless of age or ability. It is most common in new buildings, and looking ahead...
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Interest rates after the election

Monday the bond market was quiet, Tuesday it got worse as the election went on.  The bond market and stock market were watching the election and positioning themselves just in...
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