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Low Jumbo Fixed Mortgage Rates – over $417,000

With all the turmoil on Wall Street, not only have borrowers with less then perfect credit been affected, but so have borrowers with perfect credit looking at taking out a...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Apple Crisp

It's Wednesday, so that means I'm unplugged today. I still can't talk very well because of the fall 'crud' so time away from the phone will be an especially good...
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Combustion Air

Everyone knows that oxygen is required for a fire, right?  So where does the oxygen come from for your furnace, gas water heater, fireplace, and other fuel-burning appliances?  Typically, this...
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Florida Getaway Opportunity

As the leaves start to fall I start to hear about people planning ahead for winter getaways. In fact, I have received a couple of emails from people looking to...
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Sunday’s Site – Aamodt’s Apple Farm, Stillwater

It seems that fall is quickly slipping away, and I had been planning an apple orchard visit for a long time. Finally, we made it…enjoying a visit on a beautiful...
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Find a Reputable Moving Company

When we give seminars, one of the topics we address is how to find a reputable moving company.  Moving is stressful and you need to take precautions.  So how do...
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3rd Quarter Foreclosure & Short Sale Market Update

According to data recently released by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, the number of foreclosure and short sale properties on the market made another signficant increase last quarter, resulting...
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Mortgage news…

We were just notified yesterday that we can now go to 97% loan to value on condos!  That is wonderful news that should help buyers and sellers!  The biggest stumbling...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Cider Stew

Another Wednesday, another day unplugged. I seem to have caught one of those bugs flying around these days so resting sounds mighty good today! QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Courage is...
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Contingent upon Inspection

Most buyers make their offer to purchase a property contingent upon a complete home inspecton…for good reason. If you are like most people, buying a home is the biggest single...
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