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Sunday’s Site – Dominguez Family Mexican Restaurant and Grill, Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area This past week 'Where is HomesMSP?'  highlighted Mexican restaurants throughout the metro area . My goal was to not...
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The Other Side of Foreclosures

Years ago, if I'd hear about a foreclosed home, I wondered how in the world that could happen.  Maybe the person was just irresponsible?  Or lazy?  Why didn't the person...
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Last week to qualify for the homebuyer tax credit

After months of the tax credit deadline seeming a long way off we are entering the final week. Remember that to qualify you must have a Purchase Agreement signed and...
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Mortgage insurance options

Conventional mortgage loans require mortgage insurance if you do not have at least 20% down.  Over the last few years it has become very common to pay monthly mortgage insurance...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

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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The Problem With Hand Showers

Hand showers are usually installed improperly –  I estimate that at least 95% of the hand showers that I inspect have the same installation defect.  Looking at the photo below,...
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Minneapolis Named America’s Most Bike-Friendly City

Minneapolis was again ranked #1 on Bicycling magazine's list of America's Top 50 Bike-Friendly Cities. With 43 miles of streets with dedicated bicycle lanes and 84 miles of off-street bicycle paths,...
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Sunday’s Site – Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis

Minneapolis’ Stone Arch Bridge, which crosses the Mississippi River at St. Anthony Falls, is the only stone bridge ever built along the entire length of the Mississippi and a graceful landmark...
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Clean the Garage Too

When I meet a Client and tour their home, I always talk about the importance of decluttering…..shelves, closets, rooms etc.  But, it's also really important to declutter the garage before...
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Twin Cities Market Update – March new listings up 27% year-over-year

While median sale price climbed for the third month in a row, its 7.1% increase over last year is overshadowed by the 27% increase in new listings. How much of...
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