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Twin Cities Living… Minneapolis-St. Paul guide not just for relocation

The new 2013 Twin Cities Living Relocation Guide was recently released, a Minneapolis-St. Paul guide to lifestyle, education, neighborhoods, culture and health care. Don't think that just because you already...
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Housing credit crunch

With the lowest mortgage interest rates in history,  there is still a problem with housing!  First time home buyers are feeling the pinch and first time homebuyers buy homes so...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Aunt Cathy’s Cucumber Dip

"Family is what grounds you." ~ Angelina Jolie NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids...
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Another common roof installation defect: short nails

Have you ever noticed roofs with shingles popping up all over the place? A common reason for this is the use of nails that are too short. When there are...
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Meticulous preparation and staging pay off… multiple offers in 4 days!!

Yes, staging and condition do make a difference! This Windsor Green townhome is located in a great setting and was in good condition to begin with… but meticulous preparation and...
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Farmers Markets… ride the light rail to Midtown

We are so lucky to have access to so much locally grown food in the Twin Cities. Minnesota Grown, the local foods website of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, lists 946...
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Why aren’t there any pictures of the bathrooms?

When doing a photo shoot for a new listing recently the sellers asked why we were taking so many pictures. The home wasn't that big, why take so many pictures?...
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June Market Update – continued signs of improvement

A recent national survey reported that 69% believe that real estate is a good investment in spite of the roller coaster ride we have been on the last few years....
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VA streamline refinances

A VA loan is a mortgage for veterans and guaranteed by the government.  A VA streamline refinance is a special program that allows veterans to refinance their current VA loan to...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Grilled Herb Rubbed Beef Tenderloin

"She said she usually cried at least once a day not because she was sad, but because the world was so beautiful and life was so short." ~ Brian Andreas...
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