Buying a Home

October Market Update… traditional sales and prices soar over recent years

Twin Cities 2014 real estate sales have spent the year lagging behind the high levels of last year, but October 2014 sales were very close to 2013. It's easy to...
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Southdale Evolution… fostering community, pushing walkability

When Victor Gruen designed Southdale Center in 1956 it was the first enclosed regional mall in the US. But his vision was to be more than just a retail site…...
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Colossal Cafe… one of a growing number of made-from-scratch neighborhood cafes

A record 91 restaurants have opened in the Twin Cities so far in 2014 and more are in the pipeline. What is perhaps most impressive about this boom is that...
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DOM, CDOM and now PDOM… what they are and how they are helpful

It used to be that one of the first questions I would get from buyers looking at properties was, "How long has it been on the market?" That was when...
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Energy Fit Homes… a new standard for energy efficiency in existing homes

400,000 + Minnesota Homes Have Inadequate Insulation New energy efficiency standards for existing homes are being set in Minnesota through a new program called Energy Fit Homes. The HERS energy...
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Mid-Century Modern Home Tour… and how to create your own if you are buying

I love mid-century modern home design, so when a new client asked to take a tour of some mid-century homes for sale last weekend I leapt for joy… and we...
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Over 45 Open Houses in Golden Valley Sunday, October 5, 2014!!

Come to the Golden Valley Open House Extravaganza this Sunday, October 5, 2014… over 45 homes will be open from 12:00 noon to 3:00 Sunday afternoon, ranging in price from...
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One-of-a-kind retirement home designed by Sarah Susanka and Tina Govan… plans available!

When two noted architects collaborate on a home designed to not only connect with its spectacular setting but also meet flexible needs for aging in place and accommodating frequent visits...
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