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Buying Your First Home? It’s Okay To Feel Nervous

Buying your first home is exciting, but let’s be real – it can also feel overwhelming. It’s a big step, and with that comes plenty of questions. Am I making...
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Is your closing day approaching? Here is what you need to know

Once you have your purchase agreement accepted, the fun begins! There are several things that happen between the time your offer is accepted and your closing date. Here are some...
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Changes to MN Housing Down Payment Loans

Minnesota Housing is making some changes to their down payment assistance program effective March 3, 2025. They want to strengthen their ability to reach their mission targeted borrowers, continue to...
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Municipal Roof Inspections: what does your permit fee pay for?

You just had your roof covering replaced, and you paid a permit fee to the city to have your roof inspected. What exactly does the city do for this fee?...
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Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation

It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal for longer than expected – and that’s impacting the costs of goods,...
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Powervent water heaters: beware of 2-inch vents

A powervent water heater uses a fan to get the exhaust gases out of the home. They’re great because there’s almost zero possibility of backdrafting, a common problem with natural...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/7/25… activity is on the rise, could a fixer-upper be for you?

New listings and multiple offers are on the rise in tandem. I can attest to that, as we reviewed 12 amazing offers on one of my new listings last week...
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The Real Benefits of Buying a Home This Year

Have you been wondering whether you should keep renting or finally make the leap into homeownership? It’s a big decision, and let’s be real — renting can feel like the...
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