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Sunday’s Site – Eden Prairie Center

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area For most of its existence Eden Prairie was a sleepy village neighboring Chanhassen on the far southwestern fringes...
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Can You Recoup the Money You Invest in Remodeling?

Being in the home improvement industry, I continually educate myself on remodeling statistics.   I pay a lot of attention to Hanley Wood's Cost vs. Value Report that is published annually. ...
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Patience Required

Patience has always been required when dealing with real estate transactions, but it seems to be more important than ever lately. With sales up 35.9% and inventory down 20.5% compared...
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Seller paid closing costs

It has become very common for buyers to ask the seller of the home they want to pay closing costs.   This allows the buyer to come to closing needing less...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Corned Beef Hotdish

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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A Common Problem With Roof Caps For Bath Fans

I start every home inspection by giving myself a quick tour of the inside of the house to get an idea of what I need to be looking for while...
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Memorial Day – Honoring the Brave

"Four things support the world: the learning of the wise, the justice of the great, the prayers of the good, and the valor of the brave." ~ Muhammad   
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Sunday’s Site – Highway 100: Lilac Way

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area I have been enjoying the beautiful lilacs in bloom recently, and remembered that a stretch of Highway 100 was once...
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How Long Should You Keep Records

Most of my blogs are about staging.  But I also work with people on decluterring and downsizing.  I think the #1 question I'm asked is "How long should I keep...
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First-Time Homebuyers and Foreclosures…a good fit?

Both foreclosure and first-time homebuyer sales are up…both good signs for the market and a sign that many first-time homebuyers are buying foreclosed homes. According to a recent survey for Trulia Inc. and...
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