Conforming loans are just that – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac issue the underwriting guidelines and the conforming loans follow those guidelines. As mortgage performance has weakened, the lending standards have...Read More
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...Read More
For the last 800 years, building codes have allowed bathrooms to be built without exhaust fans. Exhaust fans aren't even a requirement here in Minnesota! This is a great example...Read More
If you are considering buying a townhouse you may have already considered the differences between a condo vs townhome vs house. When you own a townhouse you share common grounds but own...Read More
NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area Last weekend as I stopped at Lake Calhoun in southwest Minneapolis I noticed people looking up into the...Read More
"I try not to collect too much because having stufftakes more time than you think. But then again sometimes it's good to stay busy." ~ Brian Andreas For some reason,...Read More
October stats released this week reflect the same trend we have been seeing all year, with the 16th consecutive month of year-over-year increases in pending sales. Last year's closed sales showed...Read More
Since Wednesday was Veteran's Day, I thought it was a good week to remind people about VA home loans. If you have prior military service or are currently serving in...Read More
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...Read More
Last week I gave an overview of what GFCI outlets are for – the long and short is that GFCIs are life safety devices; they prevent lethal shocks. This week...Read More
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