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Patisserie 46… authentic croissants and a whole lot more

Kingfield is a friendly residential neighborhood in south Minneapolis where it's hard not to be within walking distance of a delicious bakery, coffee shop or restaurant. Patisserie 46, at the corner of 46th and...
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Downsizing… planning your move

It's relatively easy to move from a small space to a larger one… much more difficult when you are downsizing to a smaller space. In a downsizing move, the focus...
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Steps to owning your first home… can you afford to buy?

Finding homes online and wondering if you can afford to buy? Here are some basic guidelines that can help you decide… What you can afford = 3x your annual income Rule of thumb for...
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Where are mortgage interest rates heading?

Mortgage rates have been fairly steady all year.  There has been some movement up just a little but in the last week or so, rates have dropped back down a...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Creamy Avocado and White Bean Wrap

  "Wishes cost nothing unless you want them to come true." ~ Frank Tyger   NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking...
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Inspecting Deck Guardrails

Between 2003 and 2007, there have been over eleven thousand injuries caused by structural failure or collapse of guardrails at outdoor decks. It's not tough to understand why - when...
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What are the differences in owning a house, townhouse or condo?

When you buy a house you own a piece of land and all the structures on in, including the house and garage. Restrictions about what you can do with your...
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Sunday’s Site – Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis

Minneapolis is known as the City of Lakes, and when springtime arrives Minneapolitans come out in droves to walk and ride the trails around its famous Chain of Lakes. Lake of the Isles...
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Ideas and Inspiration – How to Think Outside the Box with a Flea Market Find

Ideas and Inspiration – How to Think Outside the Box with a Flea Market Find. Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis, MN. It's summer and it is time for Flea Markets!!...
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Market momentum continues… it’s a seller’s market

April market stats show more positive signs that the real estate market is stabilizing. Homes are selling faster and for closer to list price. With busy buyers and the lowest...
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