The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has decided to increase the mortgage insurance again! Effective April 1st, the upfront mortgage insurance is going to go from 1% to 1.75% – that...Read More
"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." ~ Mark Twain NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's...Read More
Confusion abounds over the use of tandem circuit breakers in panelboards, even among electricians and electrical inspectors. Today I'll set the record straight as to when tandem circuit breakers can...Read More
One of the first questions many potential first-time home buyers ask is if they make enough money to qualify to buy a home. It's a good question, but income is only one...Read More
When I stopped at Trotter's Cafe in St. Paul's Merriam Park yesterday morning they were sold out of fresh cinnamon rolls! With tables filled with both groups happily chatting and...Read More
Thought this article from HouseLogic.com, written by Lisa Kaplan Gordon, was worth sharing. Reprinted with permission of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Americans still think buying a home is one...Read More
Finally… an innovative Lifestyle Search system where you can visually see the relationships between things important to you in deciding where to live! Looking to live within a 1/2 mile...Read More
When you are buying a home, you will talk with a loan officer and get an approval….but is it really an approval or just a pre-qualification? Your real estate agent...Read More
"Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck." ~ Dalai Lama NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to...Read More
Flipped houses look shiny and new inside, but what's going on underneath all the new drywall, carpet, and paint? Very few home buyers seem to trust flippers, and with the...Read More
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