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Planning to sell and already have a buyer? Do you need a Realtor?

First of all, if you found a buyer without listing your home for sale… congratulations! If you already have a buyer you obviously don’t need a Realtor to help market...
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Buying in Minneapolis? $15,000 down payment assistance funds available

For a limited time, Neighborhood Housing Services of Minneapolis is administering NeighborhoodLIFT… a down payment assistance program that provides $15,000 to elgible homebuyers purchasing a home within the city limits...
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What is happening to mortgage rates?

In the last month we have seen a small increase in mortgage interest rates and in the last week, there was a small drop again!  It's very difficult to predict...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Parmesan Potato-Crusted Halibut

"A cloudy day, or a little sunshine, have as great an influence on many constitutions as the most real blessings or misfortunes." ~ Joseph Addison NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays...
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Stone Siding Installation Defects

While newer stucco installations are done quite well, the folks installing masonry veneer seem to have a lot of catching up to do on proper installation details.
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Have a relaxing Labor Day 2012

Relaxation and play are nourishment for body, mind and soul… and sometimes just hanging around is the best!
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Minnesota Renaissance Festival… the largest in the US

What began in a 22 acre field in 1971 as "A Celebration of Nature, Art, and Life!" has grown into the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, modeled after a 16th century village...
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Are Your Kitchen Cabinets Dated? Home Staging Minneapolis, MN

Are Your Kitchen Cabinets Dated but You Don't Have Thousands of Dollars for New? Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN. As a Designer and Home Stager I come across many kitchens that need updating....
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8 Baby Boomer Retirement Trends

The Baby Boomer generation has always lived boldly, and retirement will be no different. For many, it will be very different from that of their parents. They won't settle for...
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Can you change jobs when you are buying a home?

This doesn't happen very often but sometimes I get a client that gets a job offer they can't refuse.  How does that affect their mortgage approval?  It really depends on...
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