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Staging to Live

You don’t have to sell your home to "stage" it.  Sometimes it’s just nice to declutter yourself now versus when you want to move. Staging to Live means having less...
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For your protection…include CO detector in your purchase agreement

Does your home have carbon monoxide detectors? Reuben advised us of the New Minnesota requirement for carbon monoxide alarms in his July 29 post. This new requirement became effective August...
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Down Payment Assistance

One of the biggest problems that first time home buyers face is coming up with money for a down payment.  There are several programs available to help with down payment,...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Potato Salad

Today is my last Wednesday Unplugged before the State Fair…that means we are in the last days of summer! QUOTE OF THE WEEK “Let us be grateful to the people...
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Deal Killer?

I received a phone call from a home seller last week complaining I killed the deal on his house. I inspected his home for the new buyers, and they decided...
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2nd Quarter Foreclosure & Short Sale Market Update

Foreclosure and short sale data recently released by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors was not surprising, showing that lender mediated properties still command about one quarter of the market....
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Sunday’s Site – Nokomis Area’s 48th & Chicago

Just how long the corner of 48th & Chicago in the Nokomis area of south Minneapolis has been a community business center I don't really know…but I know it's been...
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Staging is Amazing!!

I thought it would be fun today to just look at a few before and after pictures……                              I LOVE...
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Market Update – July Stats

According to market statistics for July released by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) this week, new listings continue to decline and closed sales continue to increase.  They reported...
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Jumbo mortgages in the low 5’s

While most jumbo 30 year fixed rates are currently at about 7.5% today, there are still legitimate options available in the low 5’s. There is a 5/1 jumbo ARM (Adjustable...
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