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Staging a Very Small Space

This weekend I'm staging a home in South Minneapolis.  It's really a cute house and is move in ready.  The house is small, but quaint.  I've been visualizing what I'm...
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How much cash do I need to buy a home?

"How much money do I need?" is a common question from people thinking about buying a home. When asking the question buyers are often thinking about how much down payment they will need,...
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New down payment assistance programs

Minneapolis is coming out with a new down payment assistance program effective April 1, 2009.   This program will allow homebuyers to get $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. ...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Three-Layer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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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Hot Roofs – A Misnomer

While most attic spaces in Minnesota are insulated with fiberglass or cellulose insulation, there is a relatively new product that provides superior performance:  spray foam.  Spray foam is the best...
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Home Buying Process

Whether you are buying your first home or your tenth you go through the same basic steps when buying a home. 1. Gathering information Although people still talk to family and friends...
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Sunday’s Site – Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area Minneapolis is known as the City of Lakes, and when springtime arrives Minneapolitans come out in droves to walk...
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Does A Better Inspection Increase Liability?

I've heard the same tired old argument from other home inspectors 342 times – the more testing and services you provide with your inspections, the better chance you have of...
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10 Common Misconceptions about Buying Short Sales

I have had a number of people ask me about short sales this week so thought it was only fitting to pair off my 10 Common Misconceptions about Buying Foreclosures...
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Fed meeting updates

The Federal Open Market Committee met this week and stunned the credit markets with their announced plans!!  They are planning to purchase an additional $750 billion in mortgage-backed securities on...
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