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The market is recovering…

The real estate question on everyone's lips seems to be 'how is the market doing?'  The recovery has taken longer than most of us would like, but there are national...
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Winterlights at the Purcell Cutts House, masterpiece of Prairie School architecture

On a narrow lot on a short, quiet street near Lake of the Isles sits one of the most significant examples of Prairie School architecture in the country… the Purcell-Cutts...
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Inexpensive Bathroom Upgrades.

Home Staging Tips – Inexpensive Bathroom Upgrades make all the difference, especially if selling your home. When I suggested a few easy tips during a Home Staging Consulation to update...
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3 inexpensive handy problem solvers

Whether you are moving into a new home or spiffing up your current one, here are three inexpensive little inventions that can help curb frustration. Hanging pictures without creating multiple nail holes before getting the...
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First Time Homebuyers

There are several different programs for first time homebuyers.  Many first time homebuyers will use FHA mortgages since they only require 3.5% down.  That is now one of the lowest...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Baked Brie with Dried Fruit

NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our...
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Buying a vacant property in Coon Rapids? Familiarize yourself with their “Water Restoration Permit” first.

If you're buying a home in Coon Rapids, this is something you need to be aware of. I always recommend having the water turned on to a property before the...
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Building green and building smart are often the same thing

When people think of green building they often think of things like solar panels, geothermal heating and windmills… all things that can be costly and have a long payback period. But...
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The Coffee Shop NE… the ‘Cheers’ of Audubon Park

The Coffee Shop Northeast is one of those intimate coffee shops that immediately makes you feel at home… like you are already part of the neighborhood. I met new clients...
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Remodeling ROI – Cost vs Value Report 2011-2012

Average remodeling costs dropped again for the third year in a row, although more slowly this year. Nationwide costs decreased 6.9% in 2009, 2.3% in 2010 and only 1.9% in...
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