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Sunday’s Site – ‘Downtown’ Linden Hills, Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area It seems that walkable neighborhoods are becoming increasingly important to home buyers. I think there are numerous factors...
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HELLO GOODBYE

I have found that there is a song for nearly every occasion or event in our lives.  My inspiration this month comes from a Paul McCartney song, "Hello Goodbye ."  ...
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Twin Cities Market Update – January Stats

January Twin Cities real estate sales were eerily close to 2009…and even to 2008. Hmmm…does that say anything about winter sales being tied to winter snow and cold???  They do...
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Fannie Mae announced 3.5% seller assistance

Fannie Mae announced that people purchasing a Fannie Mae owned HomePath property can receive up to 3.5% of the final sales price to be used toward closing costs assistance or...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Garlic Rosemary Chicken with Penne, Raisins and Pine Nuts

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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“…But The City Approved It!”

It happens to me several times a year; I inspect a home for a buyer, I point out a construction defect, then I get a call from an angry seller...
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Top 10 Features Buyers Want

Home designers and builders speaking at the recent International Builders Show in Las Vegas said that today's buyers are seeking cost-effective features and rejecting things that don't have lasting value....
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Sunday’s Site – Spill the Wine Restaurant, Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area Spill the Wine is one of those restaurants where the setting also plays a role in the experience. It is located...
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Home Staging Statistics Update

Every year, the Company that I took my Staging training from publishes new statistics about Staging a home.  So I like to publish those and compare how the market is...
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How is the market shaping up?

Both buyers and sellers continue to ask how the market is doing. My experience so far this year is that I have been extremely busy working with clients getting ready...
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