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Over 1/3 of Twin Cities mortgage holders owe more than their home’s current value

According to 3rd quarter Zillow market reports released this month, Minneapolis-St. Paul home values were down 28.2% from their 2006 peak… and 36.8% of home mortgage holders have negative equity in their...
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Sunday’s Site – Minnesota Children’s Museum, St. Paul

Minnesota Children's Museum, which has been 'sparking children's learning through play' since 1981, is a hands-on blast of discovery for kids 6 months to 10 years.   We visited recently and...
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Tub Surrounds

I've seen a lot of bathtub surrounds that are in pretty rough shape and it's important that the bathroom looks good when you go to sell.  If you are selling...
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Buying a Short Sale

If you are searching for a home to buy there is a good possibility you have come across some short sale listings. They currently make up nearly 21% of homes available for...
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Mortgage rates changing faster than you can shop for them!!

Over the last week mortgage interest rates have been changing several times a day.  Monday we saw the bond market open up positive, drop to down about 15 basis points...
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Wednesday’s Unplugged – Beata’s Chop Salad with Shrimp

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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Reuben’s Quick Tip: Caulk Doesn’t Belong Here, Part II

Last week I blogged about not caulking at the base of storm windows, which is a simple no-brainer. Another place that should never be caulked is the space between the...
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Turn on the lights!

This past week saw a dramatic shift in our Twin Cities sense of place… from idyllic, crisp fall days to snow! I was actually out showing houses in the thick...
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Sunday’s Site – Rice Park, St. Paul

When I think of Rice Park I think of the heart of St. Paul, a public square since 1849 with the intimate old-world charm of a European town square. Surrounded by...
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Bathroom Vanity Tops

I'm working with Clients that are putting their house on the market soon.  They asked me to look at the house and give them my opinion on what needs to be done...
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