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Up to $1,500 tax credit for furnace, roof, windows, insulation…

As you likely already know, the 2009 Stimulus Package has a first-time homebuyer refundable tax credit of up to $8,000 that doesn't have to be repaid unless you sell within 3...
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Spring Home Buying Season is Almost Here…

Soon-to-be home buyers are starting to work on their planning, and that means many of them are getting pre-approved for their mortgage. With the long and seemingly everlasting Minnesota winter...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Kickin’ Hot Brownies

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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Vacant Buildings in Saint Paul

I’ve been getting a number of calls from potential home buyers asking about Saint Paul’s  recent changes to the way vacant buildings are handled.  The Star Tribune ran an article a couple...
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The Three Most Important Things in Marketing Your Home

First, let me say that preparing your home for sale is different from marketing or promoting it, although the two go hand-in-hand. Don't skimp on preparing your home for sale, about...
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Sunday’s Site – ‘The Wedge’ of Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area 'The Wedge', as the Lowry Hill East neighborhood of Minneapolis is commonly known because of its shape, began...
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Staging Historic Homes

Since I've been writing this blog, I often say: "You need to take a lot of furniture out of the house""You need to take out the rugs""You need to take...
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Market Update – January Stats

There has been a lot of data released lately, as 2008 summary statistics are compiled. See Average 2006-2008 Minneapolis-St. Paul Sale Price and Percent Foreclosures by MLS Area for some interesting...
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2009 Stimulus Package

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on Tuesday by President Obama.  The package will give some tax credits, direct aid and discretionary spending projects....
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Baked Macaroni and Cheese

After more than two years of Wednesdays unplugged from appointments and spending my day cooking it still hasn't gotten old. Half the fun is searching for new recipes. If any of you...
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