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What’s the most expensive lake home for sale in the Twin Cities?

Many Minnesotans dream of living on a lake… and the dream is never stronger than during a mid-summer string of idyllic days. It should come as no surprise that many of...
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Diary of a Thoughtful Rehab, Part 3

When we checked on the progress of Chuck Larson's latest rehab last week we were welcomed with dramatic changes… it is almost ready for some lucky buyer! Here are some before...
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Shopping for a mortgage?

It's ok to shop for a mortgage – it's also ok to have more than one lender pull your credit report. Everyone knows that credit inquiries can affect your credit...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

"It is in playing, and only in playing, that the individual child or adult is able to be creative and to use the whole personality; and it is only in...
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Banging water pipes and what to do

Have you ever heard a banging noise coming from your water pipes when the water is turned off quickly? It usually sounds like the pipes are banging on something inside...
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10 Tips if you are going on vacation while your home is for sale

If your home is for sale and you are going on vacation, don't forget to… Let your showing appointment desk know you will be gone. If they currently must reach you...
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Gotta go… outdoor creative kid play area not to be missed!!!

Summer's here!! Wondering where to go to play outdoors with your kids… and not get bored after 30 minutes? Load up the car, bring snacks and head to Tamarack Nature...
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One of My New Favorite Decorating Items – Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN

I love mixing old and new. Things from the past and current trends. You know that saying 'what's old is new again' and that is the case with Mercury Glass....
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Finding the right neighborhood… two things you won’t find online

Whether you are relocating across the country or buying a new home in a community you already know, finding the right neighborhood can be the most difficult part of the process....
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FHA streamline refinances

As soon as the reduced mortgage insurance premium went into effect for FHA streamline refinances, some banks are saying no.   Several major lenders including Wells Fargo, Chase, US Bank, BBT...
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