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Weekly real estate market update 5/10/24… price decreases on the rise

When I look at the stats this week what stands out to me is the steady increase in price changes… now close to pending sales, which have been relatively steady....
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NAR settlement gets preliminary approval… date set for changes to take effect

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) entered into a provisional settlement on March 15, 2024, to end the seller commission class action lawsuits. Now a judge has given approval to...
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Are you having problems getting a mortgage?

We have some programs that might help you! Are you self employed? Do you have rental properties? Are you looking at a condo and there are issues with the insurance...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Gooey Butter Shortbread Bars

“Cousins are those childhood playmates who grow up to be forever friends.” ~ Anonymous NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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How to Inspect Your Own Deck

May is Deck Safety Month, so it’s a good time to discuss deck inspections. The best way to know if your deck is safe is to have it professionally inspected....
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Weekly real estate market update 5/3/24… new listings continue to be higher than last year

After watching new listings fall the last three years it is heartening to see new listings continue to hover over last year’s levels. Showing activity is steady, but below last...
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Rising home insurance rates are causing issues in the real estate market… how much have they risen in your state?

Nationally, insurance rates rose 11.3% last year as home insurance costs have been rising steadily as climate risks and natural disasters rise. Over the last 5 years they have risen...
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Keith Haring: ART IS FOR EVERYBODY… exhibit not to be missed at Walker Art Center

I was excited when I heard about the Keith Haring exhibit which will be at Walker Art Center through this summer, and put the opening day panel event on our...
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How do you get rid of MI?

Every so often I get asked how do you get rid of mortgage insurance? And the answer depends on a few things! Assuming a conventional loan, it depends on how...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Mac and Cheese a la Ina Garten

“Art is one of the last areas that is totally within the realm of the human individual and can’t be copied or done better by a machine or technology.” –...
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