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Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired bridge links downtown Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Institue of Arts

When the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) proposed appreciating Third Avenue South between the Mississippi River and the MIA as an "Avenue of the Arts" in the 1990s it made...
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Furnace, AC, electrical, plumbing no longer warranted by seller in Purchase Agreement to be in working order at time of closing

New MN real estate forms went into effect this month, and a significant change is the removal of default language in Minnesota purchase agreements that the seller warrants the heating, air...
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3 Top Home Buyer Turn-Offs… beyond dirt and clutter

If you are busy getting your home ready for sale a big key is looking at it through a potential buyer's eyes. We all know that buyers like clean, uncluttered...
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Conventional vs FHA mortgages

Once you know the difference between the two mortgages, you can decide which is better for you!  Both are typically fixed rate 30 year mortgages. There are several differences between...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Best Lemon Bars

"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~ J.K. Rowling NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day...
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Pros and Pros of LED Light Bulbs

The three main benefits of LED light bulbs are longer life, less energy usage, and Conspicuous Conservation. I finally decided to buy a few last week.
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How to Know if Buying a Home is Right for You

Considering the current housing market and our gradually recovering economy, you might be asking yourself if you are finally ready to buy a home. There are certainly plenty of reasons...
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Why does Dupont Ave become King’s Highway in the East Harriet neighborhood?

Lake Harriet and the East Harriet neighborhood of Minneapolis were a part of farm land owned by Colonel William S. King. He donated Lake Harriet and land surrounding it to the...
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What If You Can’t Afford to Update Your Home to Sell? Home Staging MN

What If You Can't Afford to Update Your Home to Sell? Realtor's and Home Stagers alike will tell you to update your home whenever possible, especially in the key areas like the...
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Super simple way to clean your windows… streak free!

The easiest way to clean your windows without streaks doesn't require any cleaners, natural or otherwise… all you need is water and two cloths! When a client first introduced me...
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