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An opportunity to own a unique one-story townhouse in beautiful Windsor Green

Windsor Green was the first owner-occupied town home complex in Minnesota, and was carefullydesigned to be an enticing reason to transition from a house. Its thoughtful plan with spacious units...
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How Much Home Can I Afford?

Are you thinking about buying a home? Current home affordability depends a lot on your local real estate market, but it’s also important to set a budget based on your financial...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Lemon Yogurt Cake with Ginger-Thyme Sauce

“Don’t plan it all. Let life surprise you a little.” – Julia Alvarez NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our...
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Weekly real estate market update 3/8/24… new listings leap up, benefits of downsizing

New listings leaped up this week, significantly ahead of new listings last year at this time, and close to what they were in 2022. Not only did new listings jump...
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Credit Reports

Your credit score is a major factor in getting approved for a mortgage. What can you do to improve your score? 1 – Check your score before you meet with...
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What is the “Written Statement” in a purchase agreement?

When you are financing a home, the preferred option for securing the financing contingency is through a “Written Statement” deadline. This is essentially a letter from the lender stating a...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Double Dark Chocolate Cookies

“If this day were the answer to a question, what would the question be?” – Sarah Susanka NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy...
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How a home inspector finds gas leaks

One home inspection item that consistently causes panic for both buyers and sellers is a gas leak. Gas companies around the country are crystal clear on this topic: “If you...
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Weekly real estate market update 3/1/24… new listings are climbing

New listings continue to climb, on track with typical seasonal trends… ahead of last year, this week’s new listings are almost identical to what they were in 2022. This year’s...
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Down Payment Assistance

Are you thinking about buying your first home but not sure about your down payment? Do you have some money saved up but not sure it’s enough? There are several...
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