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Twin Cities one of the 10 Happiest Large Cities in America

According to a Gallup poll released earlier this year, the Twin Cities is number six on their list of the 10 happiest cities with over 1 million people. Given the...
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Wood Lake… the area’s first municipal nature center

Wood Lake was once a recreational lake surrounded by homes, but much of its water drained in the 1950's… leaving a vast marshland which the city of Richfield dedicated as the...
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Staging… the final step in preparing your home for sale

All the preparations you did in the first 3 steps of preparing your home for sale… Decluttering, getting rid of your stuff Fixups, inspections, painting, etc Cleaning …were leading up...
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Remodelers Showcase this weekend

It seems more and more people I talk to are remodeling their homes… sometimes homes they are buying, somestimes to stay instead of move, and sometimes making improvements to enjoy...
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How to go from “approved” to “unapproved”!

Once you get your mortgage approval, everything is good, right??  NO!  Mortgage approval is still based on the three areas of credit, income and equity.  However now more than ever,...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Roasted Buttercup Squash Soup

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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Maintaining Your Whirlpool

Have you ever turned on a whirlpool and seen a bunch of nasty black gunk shoot out of the jets?  I’ve heard it’s either mold or some kind of bacteria...
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Parks/Trails

Pike Island… a hidden hiking gem at the confluence of the Mississppi and Minnesota Rivers   Edina Promenade… suburban walkway yields high walk score St. Paul Indian Burial Mounds… dating...
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Neighborhoods/Communities

The top 30 Minneapolis neighborhoods Minneapolis’ Most Livable Neighborhood Minneapolis Neighborhoods grouped by Community – maps, average prices, neighborhood profiles Uptown Minneapolis… great destination for rooftop dining North Loop… one...
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The same property may have different appraisal values based on intended use

When a property is appraised for a mortgage the lender gives the appraiser the agreed upon sale price and the intended use of the property… for good reason. Especially when...
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