Buying a Home

Minneapolis-St. Paul Relocation Guide 2016… 10 neighborhoods to love

The new 2016-2017 Twin Cities Living Relocation Guide was recently released, a Minneapolis-St. Paul guide to lifestyle, health care, culture and education. Not yet available online, get your own free...
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4 steps to help define what ‘home’ means to you…

If you are buying a home, be careful not to rush into your decision too quickly. Buying a home isn't the same as buying a new coat… you can't just...
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What’s a USDA mortgage?

For those buying just outside a metro area, a USDA mortgage may be a great way to buy a home!  USDA (or rural development) mortgages are zero down – the...
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Buying a home… before you make the leap, does it fit the way you live?

When searching for a home it is easy to be WOWed by a new kitchen with granite countertops or get caught up in thinking about how you can fix up...
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If my furnace is ‘red tagged’, can I sell my home ‘AS IS’ without fixing it?

If your furnace is 'red tagged' that means operating it is a health and safety hazard and it shouldn't be used until it is either repaired or replaced. If your...
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“On a scale of 1 to 10, I would have to give Sharlene a 20!!!”

A client who relocated from Iowa to live near her daughter in Minneapolis sent me the following note which she graciously said I could share… “I am so absolutely fortunate...
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Single woman home ownership is on the rise… are you ready to buy?

If you are a single woman thinking about buying a home of your own you are part of a growing trend. According to the National Association of Realtors, single women...
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Up North… this could be a good time to fulfill your lake cabin dream

In Minnesota, going 'Up North' typically translates to going to the lake cabin. With more than 10,000 lakes, it's hard to find a Minnesotan who doesn't have ties of some...
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