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First Federal Reserve Meeting of ’09 Concludes with No Rate Changes

The Federal Reserve finished their first two-day meeting of 2009 Wednesday with no changes to their short-term interest rate policies.  The Fed intends to keep their Fed Funds rates close...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Pumpkin Soup with Homemade Salsa

Today is Wednesday, my day to be unplugged and cooking. It sounds like the air quality isn't going to be great today…a good day to be inside. Last week, after inspirational quotes from...
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Whole House Humidifiers Harm Houses

Whole house humidifiers can cause serious problems, especially in Minnesota.  Sometimes, they even destroy houses.  This topic gets a lot of people whipped up, and I always hear the same...
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How long should my furnace (roof, appliances…) last?

Buyers often ask how long a furnace, roof, water heater, appliances, etc usually lasts… it's a big help in factoring in upcoming costs when considering making an offer on a...
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Sunday’s Site – Edina’s Edinborough Park

NOTE: see bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area around the site We took care of our 3-year-old grandson on Friday. It was too cold to go outside...
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How To Live In Your Staged Home

While doing a staging consultation this week, the Home Owner asked me how they were going to be able to live in their home after it's staged?  I've been asked...
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Multiple offers? In this market?

When people find out I am a Realtor they almost always ask if houses are selling. When I tell them I sold several of my non-foreclosure listings with multiple offers in the last...
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Credit reports and mortgage loans

Your credit report is very important when it comes to getting a mortgage.  Now more than ever before, your credit score determines your interest rate and what kind of loan...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Horseradish Pot Roast

Today is Wednesday, the day after Barack Obama's historic inauguration!! My Wednesdays are for staying home and cooking…exactly what I will be doing on this unplugged day. QUOTE OF THE WEEK "The...
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Negotiations After The Inspection

"Does the seller need to fix this?"  This is a common question I’m asked when I find defects at houses that I inspect, and the answer is always no. When I...
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