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Market Update – November Stats

November market statistics released this week by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) show that after two months of closed sales above last year, November sales inched down a bit…but are still...
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Interest rates…4.5%????

There has been lots of talk in the last week about rates dropping to 4.5% to get the housing market moving.  This is not a "plan" that the Treasury Department...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Spicy Corn Chowder

The temperature is in the low single digits this morning, a great day to be unplugged and cozy inside! QUOTE OF THE WEEK "I like to walk on fresh fallen snow, the...
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‘Tis The Season To Overload Your Outlets?

There’s a ton of web sites out there offering all the same basic advice on Christmas light safety; don’t use frayed cords, don’t use damaged lights, blah blah blah.  I...
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Does it make sense to Move Up in a Down Market?

Something I hear a lot these days from potential 'move up' buyers is that they see attractive prices in 'move up' homes but they have to sell first…does it make...
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Sunday’s Site – Downtown Minneapolis Holidazzle Parade

There is nothing quite like the sparkle of holiday lights in the city, such as you can see in this view of the IDS Center Crystal Court. But these lights pale...
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It Has To Flow

I'm working on a house right now that has been on the market for 18 months.  It really is a nice spacious home, but my first impression walking in was...
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Buying a Winterized Property

Water can be the biggest enemy to a property…in warm temperatures leaking water can cause mega damage, including dangerous mold growth…in cold temperatures frozen water can cause broken pipes and fixtures. Properties...
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FHA Rates and Monthly Payments Drop with Streamline Refinances

Many homeowners who took out a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage in the last year or so are dropping their interest rates and monthly payments by doing a “streamline Refinance.”...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Mint Puffs

It's December…that means we have really started the holiday season. Hmmm… I may have to bake some Christmas cookies while I am unplugged today. QUOTE OF THE WEEK "Funny thing about joy," she said,...
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