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HRVs, Part 1 of 3: Why Houses Need Them & What They Do

Many months ago I wrote a blog about how houses can often have moisture problems when old furnaces are replaced with high efficiency furnaces.  The fix that I mentioned at the...
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How to Avoid the Top Home Buyer Turnoff

The number one home buyer turnoff is something you may not even notice if you are selling your home because you are so accustomed to it, but nothing can kill a...
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Sunday’s Site – Christmas at Minneapolis Farmer’s Market

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area The covered sheds of the Minneapolis Farmer's Market at Lyndale are filled with fresh produce, flowers and other items from...
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Transitions and The Cycle of Renewal ™

If you are buying or selling a home, you are or soon will be in the midst of a major life transition.  We all cope differently with life transitions and...
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Market Update – November Stats

As expected, Minneapolis-St. Paul real estate data released this week show sales for November were stronger than last year at this time by a whopping 67%, reflecting the expected end of...
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More possible mortgage changes coming…

The Federal Housing Administration is asking for an increase in insurance premiums to replenish it's capital reserves.  FHA is going to ask Congress to raise the 55 basis point cap...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Spritz Butter Cookies

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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New Windows Are Nice… But Forgot Any ROI

The idea that you could ever come close to breaking even on your investment for new windows is impossible at best, and borders on downright dishonesty.
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Remodeling ROI – Cost vs Value Report 2009-10

Clients often contact me about their potential ROI (Return on Investment) for various remodeling projects. While I can help with a sense of what appeals to buyers and what will...
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Sunday’s Site – The West End, St. Louis Park

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area We made several stops at The West End in St. Louis Park this week…an exciting new mixed use development...
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