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Price vs Value…what you pay vs what you get

Reuben's post on Tuesday about "How much do you charge?" got me thinking about price vs value. It has been said that price is what you pay and value is...
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Self employment income verification

Getting qualified for a mortgage is not difficult if we can verify income, assets and credit.  However if you are self employed, it always seems to be a little more...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Homemade Corn Dogs

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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“How Much Do You Charge?”

Would you call a retail store and ask “How much do you charge for a TV?”  Probably not.  You’d have to do research and decide what you want to buy...
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Regional Guide to Schools

It seems hard to believe that today is back-to-school for many area schools! If you have school age children, schools can be one of the most important considerations in choosing a...
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Sunday’s Site – Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area You know it's the end of summer when daycare programs shut down for a few days for 'back-to-school...
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Feng Shui Staging

I've been asked about using Feng Shui techniques in staging and I'm not a Feng Shui expert by any means, but I have been interested in it as it relates to...
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Dual Agency…and other agency relationships in real estate transactions

Last week I talked about what it means to be represented by a buyer's agent..and about the fiduciary responsibilities involved in all agency relationships in real estate transactions. I promised to...
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MHFA first time homebuyer program

Minnesota Housing has had a first time homebuyer program for a long time.  In September there will be several updates.  Over the last few months with all the foreclosures and...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Sauteed Baby Red Potatoes and Haricots Verts

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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