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FHA 203K streamline rehab loans

Many homebuyers are looking at foreclosure properties that need some work.  One way to do that is by using a rehab loan such as an FHA 203K.  This loan allows...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Wild Rice Vegetable Salad

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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Air Testing The Water Pipes On Winterized Properties

 I recently had a friend ask me if I could do an air test on the water pipes for a bank-owned home he's buying.   Traditionally, these types of requests have...
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City grants for home buyers…it can pay to live and work in the ‘Park’

There are a number of city-sponsored down payment and housing improvement assistance programs available right now, including the new foreclosed home programs in Minneapolis and Dakota County that Leslie talked...
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Sunday’s Site – yum! Kitchen and Bakery, St. Louis Park

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area As its name implies, yum! is a delicious eatery! With a frequently changing menu its focus is on...
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Staging a Very Small Space

This weekend I'm staging a home in South Minneapolis.  It's really a cute house and is move in ready.  The house is small, but quaint.  I've been visualizing what I'm...
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How much cash do I need to buy a home?

"How much money do I need?" is a common question from people thinking about buying a home. When asking the question buyers are often thinking about how much down payment they will need,...
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New down payment assistance programs

Minneapolis is coming out with a new down payment assistance program effective April 1, 2009.   This program will allow homebuyers to get $10,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. ...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Three-Layer Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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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Hot Roofs – A Misnomer

While most attic spaces in Minnesota are insulated with fiberglass or cellulose insulation, there is a relatively new product that provides superior performance:  spray foam.  Spray foam is the best...
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