Buying a Home

What’s the most expensive lake home for sale in the Twin Cities?

Many Minnesotans dream of living on a lake… and the dream is never stronger than during a mid-summer string of idyllic days. It should come as no surprise that many of...
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Diary of a Thoughtful Rehab, Part 3

When we checked on the progress of Chuck Larson's latest rehab last week we were welcomed with dramatic changes… it is almost ready for some lucky buyer! Here are some before...
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Finding the right neighborhood… two things you won’t find online

Whether you are relocating across the country or buying a new home in a community you already know, finding the right neighborhood can be the most difficult part of the process....
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10 Things you Must Know About Home Warranty

If you are considering of including a home warranty in your home sale, or if you are thinking of buying an aftermarket home warranty for your own protection as your...
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What today’s home buyers might not know about asbestos in houses

Prospective home buyers often head into their search with a checklist of things to look for in a house. Big kitchens, nice bathrooms, wood floors, plenty of natural light, new...
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I found a home I like at an open house… now what?

If you are like most home buyers you start by searching online and going to open houses, whether you are still in the dreaming stage or already working with a...
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FlightTracker helps gauge impact of airplanes on an address

Wondering about how airport flight patterns might impact a home you are considering? Flight Tracker interactive map of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) gives the flight paths of airplanes flying...
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Steps to owning your first home… can you afford to buy?

Finding homes online and wondering if you can afford to buy? Here are some basic guidelines that can help you decide… What you can afford = 3x your annual income Rule of thumb for...
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