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Happy Birthday, America!

"America is much more than a geographical fact.  It is a political and moral fact – the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible...
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Location, Location…two sides to the story

When I asked the owner of a property I currently have listed in Burnsville what she loves about living there, the first thing she said was "it's right below the...
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Appraisals

One of the most difficult pieces of the mortgage process right now is the appraisal.  On May 1st, new guidelines took affect with the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC). ...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Peggy’s Appetizer Dip

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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Common Defects With Range Hood Fans

I'm a big fan of range hoods that exhaust to the exterior, and I like them even more when they're installed properly, but this doesn't always happen.  I find a...
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Foreclosures…reading the fine print

I am seeing more and more 'fine print' in counter-proposals from  banks on foreclosed properties these days. In fact, I am on my way to an inspection on a foreclosure property soon…BEFORE my...
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Sunday’s Site – Hindu Temple of Minnesota, Maple Grove

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area This weekend has been one of celebration for the Hindu Temple of Minnesota…including not only religious ceremonies, but also concerts,...
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Moving

One of the services we offer is to pack up our Client's possessions.  Over the last three years, we've learned a few tips that I thought I would pass along....
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Finding a “Grandma House”

 A couple months ago I talked about Selling your parent's home. It's a huge job, which often includes sorting through years of accumulated 'stuff'…often culminating in an estate sale for...
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Townhome or Condo?

With our current market conditions in Minnesota there are some differences when financing condominiums and townhomes.  Condos require a minimum of 10-15% down right now in order to get mortgage...
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