Buying a Home

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Meet Geoffrey, My Dragon… holding his blue ball

“Some changes look negative on the surface but you will soon realize that space is being created in your life for something new to emerge.” ― Eckhart Tolle Meet Geoffrey (Jeffrey)....
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What housing type is in shortest supply? Houses, townhomes or condos?

Buyers and sellers of all housing types have been affected by the shortage in the housing supply, but buyers and sellers of townhomes are likely to notice it the most....
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Buying a Condo vs Buying a Co-op… association approval

Both condos and co-ops are required to provide legal and financial information to prospective buyers. The big difference is that when you buy a co-op, not only does the buyer...
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Insanely Clever Remodeling and Storage Ideas… 43 of them!

I couldn't resist sharing Sarah Susanska's link to BuzzFeed's 43 Insanely Cool Remodeling Ideas For Your Home. It includes some very clever ideas for using leftover spaces, practical ideas for everyday...
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Sarah Susanka’s Predictions for the Home of the Future

  The Wall Street Journal celebrated its 125th birthday last month by inviting leading thinkers, innovators and artists to share their visions of where the world is heading. Architect Sarah...
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Signs of an up and coming neighborhood

If you are looking for a neighborhood likely to be on the up-swing, here are some of telltale signs of a soon-to-be hot real estate market.  On-trend businesses are moving...
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Midway Neighborhood… midway between Minneapolis, St. Paul, and a whole lotta universities

MIDWAY is officially Hamline-Midway, a St. Paul neighborhood about midway between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul. Hamline University is located within its borders, but it is close to many...
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Is it a good idea to help your child buy a home?

The number of first-time homebuyers has declined in recent years. Often the hardest part of the process is coming up with the down payment and credit approval to buy.  Gift...
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