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Dealing With An Eyesore Next Door

In a buyer’s market, curb appeal – yours AND the neighborhood’s – become even more important.  Fresh paint, a new front door and updating landscaping often are sure-fire ways to...
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Cancelling a Purchase Agreement

Although most purchase agreements follow through to closing, there are some times when it makes sense to cancel. It shouldn’t be taken lightly, but when it doesn’t feel right it’s...
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New First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

The new Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 authorizes a $7,500 tax credit for qualified first-time homebuyers!  You have to purchase your first home between April 9, 2008 and...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – “Perfectly Chocolate” Chocolate Cake

Another week, another Wednesday to be unplugged. I must confess I will be doing a little work this Wednesday…we’re heading up to Duluth tomorrow for the rest of the week,...
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What’s wrong with fuses?

Why are people scared of fuses?  Many people think that fuses are unsafe, but this couldn’t be further from the truth.  A properly installed fuse is just as safe as...
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Renovating? Be sure to pull permits…it could cost you if you don’t

If you are handy and like to do much of your own renovation work it can be easy to forget about pulling permits. Although it may not seem necessary to...
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Sunday’s Site – Powderhorn Park Art Fair

The Twin Cities is known for its vibrant arts community and summer means you can find an art fair somewhere in the area every weekend. But the first weekend in...
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August Real Estate Update

My monthly newsletter started long before my blog. It has interesting articles by a variety of writers on a variety of topics. This month’s issue includes … Mortgage rate locks...
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Plymouth, MN – America’s Best Place to Live

Every year Money magazine compiles lists of the 100 best places to live, and this year’s list came out a couple weeks ago. It just so happens that the place...
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Federal Housing Administration (FHA) – A mortgage program that is commonly utilized by First Time Home Buyers and requires a minimal amount of upfront money to purchase a home.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is a program that is insured by the federal government and requires a minimal amount of upfront money for home buyers to attain home ownership....
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