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Weisman Art Museum… and the shoe tree

The Weisman Art Museum on the campus of the University of Minnesota is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Twin Cities. Hugging the east bank of the Mississippi River, the distinctive Frank Gehry design...
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Self employed and trying to buy a home?

When it comes to buying a home, you may feel there is too much red tape if you are self employed. A bank statement loan may help you. This is...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Chicken Salad with grapes and walnuts

“The seemingly insignificant things that most of us spend our days noticing are really significant, have meaning, and tell us something.” – Joan Didion NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments....
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Saint Louis Park Home Inspections

Buying a home in Saint Louis Park? I have some helpful information for you about the home inspection. Our company is based in Saint Louis Park and we’ve inspected over...
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Weekly real estate market update 7/12/24… why asking price matters more than ever right now

The market is getting back into gear after the July 4th holiday. It makes me smile how new and coming soon listings flip flop at holiday times. What strikes me...
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Boludo… amazing Argentinian pizza

After spending time at the Weisman Art Museum one day last week I was hungry… and being not far from The Market at Malcolm Yards I thought of Wrecktangle Pizza…...
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What if I change my mind after making an offer?

So… what happens if you submit an offer, then feel like you have made a mistake? Good question. In today’s competitive market buyers often feel compelled to make an offer...
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Not a Crash: How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008

Even if you didn’t own a home at the time, you probably remember the housing crisis in 2008. That crash impacted the lives of countless people, and many now live...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Caprese Pasta Salad

“No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.” – Virginia Woolf NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home,...
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Repairing loose hardware at a casement window: Level 2 repair with wood dowels

Casement windows, aka crank-out windows, often fail where the hardware connects to the sash. The wood takes on water, the wood gets soft, and the screws holding the hardware in...
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