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Sunday’s Site – Foshay Tower, Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area There is something about the Foshay Tower that makes me think of the romance associated with the Empire State...
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It Takes a Village

   Helping Hands Our human lives are filled with challenges, never-ending transitions similar to seasonal shifts.   We may think that we are strong and can handle the challenges all alone.  Our 2 1/2...
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Twin Cities Real Estate Market Update – May new listings drop, median price continues upward trend

If my current contact with buyers and sellers is any indication, I can feel a more 'normal' market beginning to emerge. It seems traditional buyers and sellers who have been...
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Where is HomesMSP? – homemade ice cream

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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Credit reports and underwriting – Is your loan clear to close? Maybe, maybe not!

Just when you think you are ready to close on your home, mortgage companies now may pull a new credit report.  Fannie Mae has come out with a Loan Qualify...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Dark Chocolate Cookies with Sour Cherries

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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Two Ways To Correct An Improper Faucet On An Old Clawfoot Bathtub

If you have an old clawfoot bath tub with a standard faucet that’s located inside the bath tub, such as the one pictured at right, you have a potential cross...
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Determining your asking price

Unfortunately, the value of your home isn't determined by your mortgage balance or how much you want or need to net when you sell. Although that would be nice, in reality how...
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Sunday’s Site – Crema Cafe, Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area Crema Cafe is one of those rare spots where the cozy ambiance is perfectly matched to the amazing homemade eats...
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Outside Staging

We’re working on a house that hasn’t been lived in for the past couple of years. The outside needed lots of help and we’re in the middle of getting it...
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