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Wednesdays Unplugged – Pesto Pea & Spinach Salad

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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Where is HomesMSP? – Christian church architecture

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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The Most Common Repair for Boilers in Minneapolis

While boilers aren't commonly used for new homes in Minnesota, there are still plenty of houses in Minneapolis and Saint Paul that rely on boilers for heat.  I'm a big...
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Contingencies do not have to be met by April 30 to qualify for the tax credit

Most purchase agreements are subject to contingencies, even though you may not specifically think about it in those terms. According to Heidi Peterson, In-House Legal Counsel for the Minnesota Association...
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Where is HomesMSP? – Twin Cities Site of the Day

In a light-hearted way to get to know and appreciate the Twin Cities a little better, we select a theme each week, then visit related Twin Cities sites throughout the week...
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Sunday’s Site – Dominguez Family Mexican Restaurant and Grill, Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area This past week 'Where is HomesMSP?'  highlighted Mexican restaurants throughout the metro area . My goal was to not...
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The Other Side of Foreclosures

Years ago, if I'd hear about a foreclosed home, I wondered how in the world that could happen.  Maybe the person was just irresponsible?  Or lazy?  Why didn't the person...
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Last week to qualify for the homebuyer tax credit

After months of the tax credit deadline seeming a long way off we are entering the final week. Remember that to qualify you must have a Purchase Agreement signed and...
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Mortgage insurance options

Conventional mortgage loans require mortgage insurance if you do not have at least 20% down.  Over the last few years it has become very common to pay monthly mortgage insurance...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Shrimp and Asparagus Pasta

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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