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Break the seal at the attic access panel? Yes.

One of the biggest sources of contention I’ve had to deal with doing home inspections is whether or not a sealed attic access panel should be ‘broken’ to access the...
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Short Sale Progress…Closed!

I promised a final progress update on the short sale offer made by clients back in February.  Except for the wait the process until closing last week was L-O-N-G but...
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Sunday’s Site – Excelsior & Grand, Wolfe Park

St. Louis Park's Excelsior & Grand ambitious redevelopment has a great urban village feel, with restaurants, coffee shops and shopping at street level and condos and apartments above. It even...
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Why stage your vacant property?

There are tons of empty properties for sale…why bother with staging? Here are some reasons, from my perspective as a Realtor who works with a lot of buyers. Staging shows...
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Do I need title insurance?

When you buy a home or piece of property it is legally required that the history of the property be searched prior to closing for any any exisiting rights or...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Italian Pasta Salad

This is Wednesday so that must mean I’m unplugged and enjoying my day cooking…have a good one! QUOTE OF THE WEEK "A pleasure is not full grown until it is...
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Why do I need a vacuum breaker?

This is one of the most common questions I get from homeowners that I do Truth-in-Housing Evaluations for.  If you’re selling your home in Minneapolis (or a number of other...
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Market Update – June Stats

Market statistics for June compiled by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR) continue to indicate we are in a slow recovery mode. The chart below for the combined 13-county...
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Sunday’s Site – Prospect Park Neighborhood, Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area It's hard to miss the distinctive "Witch's Hat" watertower visible from I-94 between Minneapolis and St. Paul. Built...
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Preparing for Closing

In addition to getting ready to move, here are a few things to get ready for closing. Consolidate Funds – You will need certified funds to make whatever payment you...
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