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Most “skylight leaks” are condensation problems misdiagnosed as leaks

I’m convinced that most moisture issues with skylights are condensation issues that are misdiagnosed as leaks. To start with, skylights are notorious for leaks among roofers. I’ve heard roofers say...
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Foreclosures? No wave in sight

Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry. If you look at the latest numbers, they’re still below pre-pandemic norms and way below what...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/2/24… coming soon listings leap up

This week’s market data shows sellers are getting ready for spring market as coming soon listings take a leap up, right on track with last year at this time. It’s...
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2023 Annual Twin Cities Housing Market Review… a challenging year

2023 was a difficult year for the housing market for multiple reasons… Mortgage rates hit a 2-decade high Inventory continued to be at historic lows Sales prices continued to climb...
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Fed meeting this week

The Federal Reserve met this week and as expected left interest rates alone. No one expected them to move rates this month, everyone was more concerned with the comments after...
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Cost vs Value 2023… best home improvements for resale

Tis the season to think about home improvements. If you are thinking about resale in the coming months or a few years down the road, smart investments in updates increase...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Quick and Easy Fettucine Alfredo

“Life doesn’t exist anywhere but in the moment.” – Sarah Susanka This has been a week filled with strange moments to end January… like temperatures in the 50s! We stopped...
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Don’t Vent Your Clothes Dryer Through the Roof

As soon as I’m in charge, there will be no more venting of clothes dryers through the roof.  I think the roof is a stupid spot to terminate clothes dryer...
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Earnest Money… what is it, how much is it, can you lose it?

What is Earnest Money? Earnest money is a cash deposit submitted at the time of coming to an agreement to purchase a property that shows the home seller that the...
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Weekly real estate market update 1/26/24… why homebuying is more affordable this year

Pending sales are rising, along with multiple offers and coming soon listings… even new listings are higher than they were last year at this time. Spring market is gearing up....
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