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Things you should never paint in your home

With cold weather finally arriving after saying goodbye to the holidays, many people think about escaping to warmer destinations. For those of us staying put, many homeowners think about making...
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How to choose a real estate agent

I regularly get contacted by people looking for a Realtor who tell me they were referred by someone they know… and just as often by people who say they found...
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Weekly real estate market update 1/12/24 – coming back to life

It always takes a little while for everything to come back to life after the holiday season, including the real estate market. New listings are popping up, but with winter...
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Avoid These Common Mistakes After Applying for a Mortgage

If you’re getting ready to buy a home, it’s exciting to jump a few steps ahead and think about moving in and making it your own. But before you get too far down...
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What does it mean to Homestead your home?

After you finishing signing all the papers at closing to purchase a home in Minnesota you will likely be given instructions for homesteading your new home. Is homesteading yet another...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Northland Cranberry-Pumpkin Bread

“You don’t always have to be doing something. You can just be, and that’s plenty.” – Alice Walker NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home,...
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My Thrifty DIY Cold Plunge

Cold plunges and ice baths are all the rage. I don’t go more than a week without a conversation about cold plunges; they’ll give you boundless energy, you’ll never get...
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How to close on a house in Minnesota when you are traveling on the other side of the world

Problem-solving is one of the qualities often called upon in real estate transactions. At the end of last year it turned out that my buyer was going to be out...
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November 2023 real estate update… supply of inventory the same 2.1 months as in June

There were 2.1 months supply of inventory in November 2023, the same as it was in June. It is nice to see the hump over the 2-month line. Condos are...
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Homeowner’s insurance

Every homeowner needs homeowner’s insurance and lately all I hear is my premium is going up! So what’s going on? Mortgage lenders require homeowner’s insurance before you can close. The...
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