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Sunday’s Site – Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis

Minnehaha Parkway is one of the most popular trails in the Twin Cities, and for good reason. Its 12.6 miles following Minnehaha Creek leaves Lake Harriet at the southern end of...
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Pictures Are Important

I gave a "Downsizing and How to Sell Your Home" seminar to a group of Seniors in Duluth last week.  Great people who had a lot of questions.  They are...
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Foreclosure Piece of Market Pie Continues to Shrink

I find it exciting that not only are traditional sales up significantly compared to last year at this time, they are also up compared to two years ago! According to the most...
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FHA or conventional mortgage???

Which makes more sense for you as a buyer? FHA or conventional?  Everyone is a little different and with the higher upfront mortgage insurance required by FHA, it pays to...
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Where is HomesMSP? – noteworthy houses

Get to know the Twin Cities… follow HomesMSP daily throughout the metro, spot familiar sites and learn about some new ones, a different theme each week. Check in at http://www.homesmspblog/where_is_homesmsp?...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Pesto Pea & Spinach Salad

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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Where is HomesMSP? – Christian church architecture

Get to know the Twin Cities… follow HomesMSP daily throughout the metro, spot familiar sites and learn about some new ones, a different theme each week. Check in at http://www.homesmspblog/where_is_homesmsp?...
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The Most Common Repair for Boilers in Minneapolis

While boilers aren't commonly used for new homes in Minnesota, there are still plenty of houses in Minneapolis and Saint Paul that rely on boilers for heat.  I'm a big...
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Contingencies do not have to be met by April 30 to qualify for the tax credit

Most purchase agreements are subject to contingencies, even though you may not specifically think about it in those terms. According to Heidi Peterson, In-House Legal Counsel for the Minnesota Association...
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Where is HomesMSP? – Twin Cities Site of the Day

In a light-hearted way to get to know and appreciate the Twin Cities a little better, we select a theme each week, then visit related Twin Cities sites throughout the week...
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