Buying a Home

Flow

Flow can be applied to many things in this world.  Creeks, clouds and winds are constantly flowing.  In their movement they are never the same from one moment to another....
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BUYING 2014: Preparing Your Finances

First in a series on BUYING 2014 As easy as it is to search for homes and real estate information online, the process of actually buying a home is still...
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Connecting: Birdsong Soup to Convention Grill in Edina’s Morningside Neighborhood

This is the first in a series of periodic posts walking neighborhoods, Connecting: Point A to Point B… with Point B often being a neighborhood place to eat! We belong...
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Where do I begin?

I work with people in all stages of housing transitions… from renting to buying a first home… moving up because of growing family, schools, jobs… downsizing because of life changes,...
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How long should it last? Life expectancy of home components

Sellers should know that buyers often ask how long a furnace, roof, water heater, appliances, etc usually lasts… it’s a big help in factoring in upcoming costs when considering making...
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Minnetonka Meanderings

After lamenting the shortage of affordable one-level townhomes and condos lately I find I will have one of each listing this week in Minnetonka. As I was spending time in...
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Baby Boomers lead trend to Lifestyle Housing

I smiled when I recently read about how Baby Boomers are leading a trend to 'Lifestyle Housing'. The article said that Baby Boomers are thinking about what they want out...
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The home buying process

1. Pre-approval The single most important step in the whole home buying process is securing your financing. Without it, you cannot make a legitimate offer. See a lender before you...
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