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Is Legal Trouble Worse Than Death?

Do you know what happens after a furnace gets red-tagged? Nothing. The gas company won’t lock the gas off at the meter, they won’t notify the gas gods, and no...
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The top features buyers want…and don’t want

Homebuyers usually have a pretty good idea of both what they want and what they don't want, although there is nearly always some compromise involved. It's that compromise in priorities that...
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Sunday’s Site – Centennial Lakes Park, Edina

Not only does Edina’s Centennial Lakes Park offer free daily concerts and entertainment Monday-Thursday throughout the summer (including Thursday night movies), they also have a backup plan in case of bad weather. If...
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Father’s Day

"It doesn't matter who my father was: it matters who I remember he was" — Anne Sexton Tomorrow is Father's Day and my Son's First.  I can't be prouder of...
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Minneapolis ‘shadow inventory’ appears to have passed peak

There has been a lot of speculation about the potential impact of coming 'shadow inventory' on the real estate market… that is, homes that are 90 days delinquent, in foreclosure, bank...
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Where is HomesMSP? – Minneapolis skyscrapers

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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Homeowners Insurance

Your home is probably the most valuable asset you will own, so you want to protect it with adequate insurance.  The basic homeowner insurance policy covers against damage from thunderstorms,...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Croque Monsieur

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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Nine Common Myths About The Minnesota State Building Code

Nine Common Myths About The Minnesota State Building Code
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After the inspection…

Most Purchase Agreements in the Twin Cities are contingent upon an inspection, usually with everything completed within 7-10 days. With this contingency, another round of negotiations can sometimes begin after the...
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