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$8000 tax credit extension?? Maybe…

Congress has tentatively agreed on an extension for the first time homebuyer tax credit.  They are attaching it to a bill that extends unemployment benefits.  The Senate passed their version Wednesday and if...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Gorgonzola, Pear & Chicken 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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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs), Part 1

For this this week and next week's blogs, I'll be waxing on GFCI outlets.  I'll talk about what they do, why they're so important, what you need to know about...
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Minneapolis-St. Paul Named America’s Safest Place to Live

You don't have to tell people who live in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul what a wonderful place this is to live…but it's always nice when it is affirmed...
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From Offer to Closing

You have finally found the property that you hope to make your new home…what happens now?! Whether you are buying or selling a home and writing or reviewing an offer,...
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Sunday’s Site – Lake Minnetonka

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area When we visited the St. Croix River in Stillwater on the far east side of the Twin Cities...
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Should a Home be on the Market During the Holidays?

I just got a call from a Client who is taking her home off the market "for the holidays".  Her house has been on the market for a little while,...
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Planes, Trains & Automobiles

Wondering about the impact of airplanes and trains on your potential new home? See links to posts below for information. Ok, I included Automobiles in the title because I couldn’t...
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FAQ about Realtors

Many buyers and sellers have questions about Realtors and their role in buying or selling a home. These posts help answer some common questions and address some common concerns. 4...
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Biggest Complaint about Realtors

Did you know that the biggest complaint about Realtors has nothing to do with competency? The biggest complaint is poor communication! It never ceases to amaze me when our broker...
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