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Wednesdays Unplugged – Double Dark Chocolate Cookies

“If this day were the answer to a question, what would the question be?” – Sarah Susanka NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy...
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How a home inspector finds gas leaks

One home inspection item that consistently causes panic for both buyers and sellers is a gas leak. Gas companies around the country are crystal clear on this topic: “If you...
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Weekly real estate market update 3/1/24… new listings are climbing

New listings continue to climb, on track with typical seasonal trends… ahead of last year, this week’s new listings are almost identical to what they were in 2022. This year’s...
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Down Payment Assistance

Are you thinking about buying your first home but not sure about your down payment? Do you have some money saved up but not sure it’s enough? There are several...
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How to buy when you need the proceeds from selling your current home to buy your next home

It used to be fairly common to buy a home contingent upon the sale of your current home, but with such a shortage of homes for sale that is very...
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Don’t overlook the importance of how the location of your dream home affects your life

I read an article in the Star Tribune on Sunday about a super cool house that the seller loved and didn’t want to leave, but the location just wasn’t well...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Easy Oven Baked Rice

“Life is what we make it. Always has been, always will be.” – Grandma Moses NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and...
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Product review: TopTes PT205 Gas Leak Detector

Many home inspectors like to carry gas leak detectors in their tool bags. We call ’em gas sniffers. We don’t use these devices during every inspection, but if we smell...
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Senior Moving Guide: Storage and Housing Assistance

Moving a household is no easy feat for anyone, young or old. Whether it’s time for you to move on from the home you’ve been in for decades or your...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/23/24… how changing mortgage rates impact you

Property showings are on track with activity in previous years… … as are new and pending listings. Coming soon listings popped up a bit again this week. It feels good...
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