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Sunday’s Site – Bryn Mawr Neighborhood, Minneapolis

The charming Bryn Mawr neighborhood just east of downtown Minneapolis and between Cedar Lake and Theodore Wirth Park is considered by many to be one of the city's best kept...
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Do Homes Sell During The Holidays?

"Should we list our home during the holidays?” It's a common question during this time of year.  Probably more due to market conditions, but do people really buy during this time? ...
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Twin Cities Economy Ranks 6th among US Markets

The Minneapolis-St. Paul economy in 2009-2010 ranks sixth in US metropolitan markets and 44th among 150 global markets, according to a recent report by The Brookings Institution. The report lists the Twin...
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Conventional loan changes…

As you know by now – nothing ever stays the same!!  Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are announcing some changes.  Fannie has already announced most of these changes and...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Dutch Puff

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 meal with quotes...
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Why Is There Frost In My Attic?

At the last four home inspections that I've done, every home had frost problems in the attic. Have you checked for frost in your attic yet this year?  If you...
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6 Home Features Falling out of Style

When a client recently asked me if buyers are still looking for fireplaces I realized that while fireplaces used to be on most buyers' wish lists, they aren't any more....
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Sunday’s Site – Paper Depot, Minneapolis

Paper Depot is one of those places you don't usually just happen upon… unless you happen to see it while visiting the Minneapolis Farmer's Market (now filled with Christmas trees)...
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Holiday Staging

I like to post this blog around the Holidays.  It's just some common sense rules about staging a home at this time of year. If you’re  listing during the holidays,...
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Remodeling ROI – Cost vs Value Report 2010-2011

In past years remodeling costs continued to rise in spite of falling prices. That changed this year, according to the 2010-2011 Cost vs Value Report compiled annually by Remodeling magazine in...
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