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Refinancing your mortgage!

With interest rates as low as they are, it's a great time to buy a home.  The cost of home ownership has dropped with the drop in interest rates.  As...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Jezebel Sauce

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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Artificial Firelogs – Safe?

Artificial firelogs are not bad for your fireplace; in fact, they're cleaner, safer, easier, and cheaper than regular wood. Artificial firelogs are also known as fake firelogs, wax firelogs, or...
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Guide to living in Minneapolis-St. Paul… neigborhoods, schools, lifestyle

Whether you are moving across the country or from one corner of the metro to another, Twin Cities Living is a great way to get the know the Twin Cities…your...
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Edina Promenade… suburban walkway yields high walk score

Looking for a condo/townhome in a suburban setting with a high walk score? Be sure to check out the area around the Edina Promenade, which connects the paths around Centennial...
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Repairs to Consider When Selling

I ran across another great article by Elizabeth Weintraub and thought I would pass it along:   Quick fixes before selling a home always pay off, but which repairs bring...
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9 things to not forget to do when you move

It doesn’t matter if you are buying or selling, moving can be one of the most frazzling parts of the process. That said, moving into your new home ranks right...
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FHA loan limits dropping

In 2008, the Housing and Economic Recovery Act was passed and it allowed conventional and FHA loans to increase their maximum mortgage.  In certain areas, conventional loans were allowed up...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Chicken Marabella

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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Repairs after the Home Inspection: Are Re-Inspections Necessary?

I know from experience that maybe half of the repairs will be completed properly, and the other half either won't be done or will be done incorrectly. I charge the...
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