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Vampire Loads

A few ‘Green’ buzzwords I’ve been hearing about lately are ‘Vampire Loads’, ‘Vampire Power’ or ‘Phantom Power’. They all mean the same thing. If you haven’t heard about these yet,...
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4th Quarter Foreclosure & Short Sale Market Update

What I think may be most telling of what is happening in the current market is the chart below released by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors in their recent quarterly...
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Sunday’s Site – Robbinsdale

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area Adjoining the northwest corner of Minneapolis, Robbinsdale was founded in 1893 as its first suburb…around Lake Crystal, where...
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Home Staging Statistics

I believe that the most important element for selling a home is finding a good Realtor that you trust.  And then, and the second (equally) important element is Staging the...
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Things you should know if you’re planning to buy

If you are planning to buy a home this year you are not alone. Pending sales are up 13.2% over last year in spite of the frigid temperatures! Here are...
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First Federal Reserve Meeting of ’09 Concludes with No Rate Changes

The Federal Reserve finished their first two-day meeting of 2009 Wednesday with no changes to their short-term interest rate policies.  The Fed intends to keep their Fed Funds rates close...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Pumpkin Soup with Homemade Salsa

Today is Wednesday, my day to be unplugged and cooking. It sounds like the air quality isn't going to be great today…a good day to be inside. Last week, after inspirational quotes from...
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Whole House Humidifiers Harm Houses

Whole house humidifiers can cause serious problems, especially in Minnesota.  Sometimes, they even destroy houses.  This topic gets a lot of people whipped up, and I always hear the same...
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How long should my furnace (roof, appliances…) last?

Buyers often ask how long a furnace, roof, water heater, appliances, etc usually lasts… it's a big help in factoring in upcoming costs when considering making an offer on a...
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Sunday’s Site – Edina’s Edinborough Park

NOTE: see bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area around the site We took care of our 3-year-old grandson on Friday. It was too cold to go outside...
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