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10 Must Do Repairs Before Selling

Here's some great advice from MSN Real Estate:  When you put a home up for sale these days, you're facing stiff competition. In most parts of the country, buyers are...
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June Market Update – in the midst of a turning point?

More than half of the economists, real estate experts and investment strategists polled by MacroMarkets last month said they expect national home prices to hit bottom sometime this year (majority...
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Processing your loan….

Once you are preapproved and have found a house to buy, the process doesn't stop!  After your purchase agreement is accepted, you will want to have an inspection on the...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Peach and Raspberry Crisp

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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A Few Myths About Radon

Myth: vacant houses have high levels of radon. The idea behind this myth is that radon will build up in a house while it's sitting vacant, so a radon test...
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Random tidbits of real estate wisdom

Going on a home tour? Wear shoes that are easy to slip on and off Get pre-approved for financing, so when you find a home you love you are in a...
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West Medicine Lake Park… on the second largest lake in the metro

Looking for a large lake with swimming beaches, sailing, water skiing, and fishing close to the city? Medicine Lake in Plymouth is a great option. It covers 936 acres, making it...
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A VERY Good Samaritan

My Parents called me yesterday with a story about their day.  They had to go to the Dr for some tests and were on their way home when their car...
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Is Estimated Market Value from the tax records a good estimate of what a property should sell for?

Good question. While Estimated Market Value can be useful as a benchmark, especially when comparing very similar properties, it is useful more as a guide to relative value than actual...
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Before you shop, find a mortgage loan!

Before you start looking at homes, you want to have a good idea of how much you can buy.  If you find a home that you love and then find...
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