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Freddie Mac’s Open Access

Both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have special refinance programs available to consumers that have Fannie or Freddie mortgages.   These programs were designed to help those that want to refinance...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Fresh Pumpkin Pie

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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Top 10 Home Inspection Defects For Old Houses

10.  Tree Branches Rubbing On The Roof  Tree branches do a lot of damage to roofs.  Just think about branches rubbing on the roof all day long while the wind...
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Choosing a Realtor to get your home not just listed, but sold

If you are like most people, the sale or purchase of a home is the highest dollar transaction in which you will ever take part. That reason alone means choosing the...
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What Clients Say – Testimonials

Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant events most people experience in their lives. Consequently, choosing a Realtor to represent you is not something to be...
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Sunday’s Site – St. Croix Boat & Packet Co, Stillwater

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area If you live in Minnesota, water becomes a part of your life and also becomes a part of many...
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Selling in the Fall

For those of you who have your house on the market right now or are thinking about listing, I'm re-publishing a post I did from last fall.  The same holds true for...
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3rd Quarter Foreclosure and Short Sale Market Update

The total number of lender-mediated homes for sale has dropped by about 60% since third quarter last year, but they still make up about one quarter of total inventory (25.2% vs...
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Interest rates and good faith estimates

When you are comparing mortgages, some of the questions that come up are what is your interest rates and what are your closing costs?  I always tell clients that you...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Quick and Easy Salsa

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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