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It’s Labor Day… relax and hoot a few hoots

The man who doesn't relax and hoot a few hoots voluntarily, now and then, is in great danger of hooting hoots and standing on his head for the edification of...
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One of the few remaining vintage drive-ins

Dari-ette Drive-In, now celebrating their 60th year on St. Paul's east side, is one of few remaining vintage drive-in restaurants. As their name suggests, they serve real soft-serve ice cream… as...
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Top 3 things to do to get a quick sale in today’s market

In the last couple months I have had three listings that got offers quickly… two within the first week on the market! What all three of these homes had in common...
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Minneapolis Neighborhoods grouped by Community – maps, average prices, neighborhood profiles

We now have ability to search the MLS by Minneapolis neighborhoods, but that doesn’t do much good if you don’t know where they are or much about them. Most information sources...
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What happens after a foreclosure or bankruptcy?

So can you ever buy a home again after a foreclosure?  What happens if you file bankruptcy?  I have had clients call asking if they can ever do anything and...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Basil Chicken Pasta

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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Trees, Power Lines, Responsibility

The two most common issues I find with overhead power lines during home inspections are trees rubbing up against them and exposed contacts that present an immediate shock hazard.
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Now search for homes by neighborhood

You can now search the MLS by Minneapolis neighborhoods and St. Paul neighborhoods, as well as by city and school district. You can simply enter the name of the neighborhood...
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Hidden Village… Golden Valley’s best kept secret

Small (but not too small), affordable homes in walkable communities is a mantra I hear over and over again when working with buyers. Hidden Village is a small townhome community...
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Thanks So Much!

In 2008, my Business Partner and I did a mailing to Realtors.  Sharlene Hensrud was one of the Realtors that contacted us about our services.  At the time, we had...
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