minneapolis: Photos from the Blackberry Curve - 10/13/08 10:41 PM
About a month ago I bought a Blackberry Curve...finally upgrading my phone to something that can help my business get better. Sprint has a fantastic "Everything" plan for $99/month, and I would never have gotten this phone if not for this plan.
Tonight I was driving by Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis after showing … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Beautiful home in Maple Grove Minnesota, for a great price. - 10/12/08 11:50 PM
Enjoy today's amenities w/ turn of the century appeal.Hardwood,Big Kitch,Woodwork/built-ins everywhere,Wrap around Porch,Master STEof the 2000's,Tub/Shower,vaults,Main floor Office,Laundry,Corner lot near Lake & Park
If you would like a private showing of this property, give me a call at 612-715-6474
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minneapolis: Award winning home in Blaine for half the price! - 10/10/08 12:13 AM
What a lake home in one of the best places to live in the usa?
www.liveatthelakes.com
AWARD WINNING FRMR PARADE MODEL-SHORT SALE NEG FOR PRICING !! ENJOY 1/2 acre Lake Front Lot on Sunrise Lake,Patio/Fire Pit on Lake, ROTUNDA GREATROOM WINDOWS in Cottage Style Home Styled with Fir, Maple & … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: What is my house worth? What will be it worth? Should I buy today or wait? Will the value of home come back? - 10/09/08 11:58 PM
With the economy going up and down, people are wondering what will happen with real estate!
Here is answer from the past so you can predict the future:
The James J. Hill house(240 Summit ave, St. Paul) in St. Paul was built in 1895 for a price of $931,000.00.
The 42 rooms include … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Do online MLS searches show you everything? - 10/08/08 02:13 AM
With my clients I will send them a list of all the homes for their area. Then I will setup an auto email that send them homes as soon as they come on the market.
Time and time again, I have buyers that would like to search the mls themselves. The problem … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis Saint Paul Open House Sales Blitz THIS WEEKEND!!! - 10/03/08 12:28 PM
Short AND sweet - great blog Frank!
Via Frank D'Angelo Minneapolis Real Estate Broker:
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minneapolis: Minneapolis - Have we hit the bottom? - 10/01/08 04:22 PM
A friend who lives in Phoenix sent me this snippet from her local business news.
"A new study shows the Phoenix area continues to be one of the hardest-hit housing markets in the nation.
The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller 20-city housing index fell a record 16.3 percent in July from a year … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: I-35W River bridge crossing - 09/19/08 08:42 PM
As a frequent blogger on the 35W river project, I had to be one of the first people to cross the new bridge. My wife and I went to pick up my car at Orr Auto in Eden Prairie yesterday morning. 35W was a few miles further but we went that … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Foreclosure vs. Short Sale: A consumer's guide! - 09/19/08 03:21 PM
A lot of confusion exists today with the news talking about all the foreclosures currently happening. Also, with all the bank owned homes currently on the market, it is important for the average consumer to understand the differences between foreclosure and "short sale" and the different types of distressed properties … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Across the Lake in Loring Park - 09/17/08 12:08 PM
Two weeks ago I visited Loring Park in Minneapolis to take some photos for one of my listings that is two blocks away. It was a great afternoon, and I got some wonderful shots.
I didn't arrive until 2 pm, so I had to work around the sun. An easy way to … (7 comments)
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minneapolis: An insider and observer's view on the FNMA/FHLMC takeover - 09/12/08 03:29 PM
As you may know, recently control over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac was assumed by the federal government. As an insider to the mortgage industry and an observer, here are some of my thoughts on this move.
Pros:
This needed to be done. Both the stock market and … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: St. Louis Park, Minnesota: Mid Century Modern|Alcoa Home FOR SALE - 09/12/08 09:08 AM
A Mid-century contemporary marvel for modern living. Designed by Charles M. Goodman and constructed in 1958 as a project for the Alcoa Aluminum Company to showcase the wonders of Aluminum. Built with post & beam construction and combines decorative and structural aluminum with beautiful woods such as oak, redwood and cypress.
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minneapolis: Suck or Blow - 09/10/08 09:25 AM
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minneapolis: 35W river bridge to open next week! - 09/09/08 07:27 PM
The Interstate 35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge is scheduled to open to public traffic during the week of September 15, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. "Throughout the rebuilding process, we have kept the memories of the victims of last August's bridge collapse in our thoughts and prayers," said Mn/DOT … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Crosstown closing next weekend 8( - 09/04/08 10:45 AM
Minnesota Department of Transportation
Crosstown: I-35W/Hwy 62 Reconstruction
September 4, 2008
Dear Joel Friday,
This is an update on the Crosstown project. If you have questions, please do not reply directly to this email. Please visit the Crosstown Project Web site and click on "Project Contacts."
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, MN Neighborhood Appreciation Rates Vary Widely - 09/03/08 04:12 PM
Just a quick "flash in the pan" for everyone interested in local real estate values. We always here about the wholesale decline of home values, when in fact that's simply not the case. In reality Buyers are able to be far more discriminating and while that leads to declining vales in some … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Twin Cities Foreclosure Properties Buying Guide - 08/24/08 12:11 PM
TWIN CITIES MINNEAPOLIS SAINT PAUL FORECLOSURE PROPERTIES BUYING GUIDE
Foreclosure properties are a taking over the inventory of properties for sale in the Twin Cities. Foreclosure Properties can provide value for an investor or home buyer. The purchase of a foreclosure property is similar to traditional property sales, but there are … (24 comments)
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minneapolis: Tyrol Hills Real Estate Prices in 2008 - 08/21/08 08:17 AM
It's been a wild ride as of late, as home values rise in some areas and fall in many more, short sales and foreclosure complicate deals, financing challenges are everywhere and everyone is taking a careful look at their pocket book as the general economic news sours. But what's it all … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Golden Valley Minnesota: Tyrol Hills Neighborhood - 08/21/08 02:04 AM
Though it's located a mere ten minutes west of downtown Minneapolis, the prestigious neighborhood of Tyrol Hills looks like it could have been carved out from the alpine Austro-Italian region from which it gets its name. Hills, winding streets, wide lawns, ponds and old-growth trees characterize this Golden Valley community, as … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: All American day - 08/17/08 08:18 PM
After attending our worship service at Constance Free this morning, we headed down to the Metrodome today. The Twins were playing the Mariners for the final game of the series. The Twins had won the first 2 games and started out with 5 runs in the bottom of the first. As … (1 comments)
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minneapolis: Our Team (Finance and Mortgage) Minnesota - 08/17/08 07:50 PM
Our team is here to help people seeking both commercial & residential mortgage financing through out the state of Minnesota. If it is creative commercial financing or little to no money down residential home mortgage we can help! So many things in both real estate and finance are changing in Minnesota … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Commercial Loan Process - 08/17/08 07:47 PM
Commercial Loan Process
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Using its proprietary software tools and commercial lending experience, Your Trusted Finance provides you with a free "Preliminary Financing Analysis" (PFA) that helps you identify a viable loan amount and financing structure.
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minneapolis: Sometimes the best Shots come through a Windshield - 08/16/08 11:23 AM
It's nice being able to drive into downtown Minneapolis on a Monday, late morning, and have the road mostly to yourself. You sure don't see this in any of the other major U.S. cities. I love approaching the city from the south...you get a really great shot of … (15 comments)
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minneapolis: Historic Witch's Hat Water Tower in Minneapolis - 08/16/08 10:47 AM
Built in 1913 by the Minneapolis Parks Board, the hill on which the tower stands was purchased in 1906 to increase water pressure to Prospect Park. It occupies the highest natural land area in Minneapolis. City engineer and Norwegian architect Frederick Cappelen designed the structure and gave it some Gothic … (8 comments)
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minneapolis: Agents Are Finding It Easier To Use Listingbook and Clients Love It Too - 08/06/08 10:42 AM
Several agents have asked me how they can get started on Listingbook. I have been using it for awhile and I can safely say, it is awesome. My clients, both buyers and sellers, are having a lot of fun with it, and using it regularly. It keeps the agent … (6 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis Real Estate Foreclosures are Tapering Off - 07/31/08 04:08 PM
Good News - Bad News in the Real Estate Foreclosure Market
While the number of foreclosures is dwindling in North Minneapolis, they are rising in Hennepin County. It's all a matter of time before these numbers shrink, as well. President Bush just today signed a bill to aid financially … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Living by Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis - 07/26/08 05:59 PM
Lake Nokomis is located just southeast of downtown Minneapolis and has always been a desirable place to live in the Minneapolis area. It's origins began from glacial activity which created a shallow depression, forming a marshland after the glaciers receded. The current 210 acre lake was originally named Lake Amelia in … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: 10 Best Days of Summer... by Twin Cities Homes for Sale - 07/25/08 07:23 AM
Oh, Summer. In the last two weeks, we've been enjoying truly remarkable weather: low to mid 80s for high temperature, mid to upper 60s for the overnight low. We've had low humidity, bright sunshine - just gorgeous!
The time for this weather is perfect, as the annual tradition, Aquatennial Festival … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: 1522 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55413 cash flowing duplex or large single family home, $269900 - 07/17/08 12:19 PM
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minneapolis: 1522 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55413 cash flowing duplex or large single family home, $269900 - 07/17/08 12:10 PM
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minneapolis: Attention Minnesota First Time Home Buyers: Need an agent? Contact an experienced buyer agent - 07/16/08 10:50 AM
Ready To Buy? A Minnesota Homebuyers GuideGuide to Home Ownership in MN Knowledge and experience are the keys to successful real estate transactions. REALTOR.com® contains an enormous amount of valuable information, and such data -- combined with the expertise, experience and training of Minnesota REALTORS® like me, can be the essential keys … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: 35W Mississippi River bridge span - 07/04/08 08:35 PM
As Maxwell Smart might say "Missed it by that much!" That is how close the span is from being completed for the Nrthbound lanes. They are claiming to have both spans complete yet this month and hope to have i-35W open again shortly after Labor Day. We heard a report that … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: I-35W River Bridge update - 07/01/08 08:17 AM
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minneapolis: 10,000+ Reasons to Buy a Home in Minneapolis Today - 06/27/08 12:49 AM
Okay, "10,000+ Reasons to Buy a Home" might seem a bit excessive, but in a new housing initiative called Minneapolis Advantage, the city of Minneapolis is offering just that....up to a $10,000 zero-interest, zero-payment loan that's forgivin over a 5 year period (a.k.a. totally FREE after the 5 years are up) to qualified buyers that purchase … (4 comments)
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minneapolis: NE Minneapolis bargain - 06/24/08 12:28 PM
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minneapolis: Remodeling Changes the Real Estate Market: Tear Downs, Historic Homes, and the Evolution of Values - 06/23/08 03:32 PM
I live in an area of Southwest Minneapolis called Linden Hills. Loved for its history and it's quaint small town feel, Linden Hills is also just 15-20 minutes from Downtown. People love this neighborhood, and as a result, the property values are pretty high. The homes are old, some go back … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Local Brokers Going out of Business - 06/23/08 03:18 PM
There are plenty of brokers closing their doors these days. Both large and small, brokers have been hit hard by the slowdown in the market. By some estimates as many as 50% or Realtors will leave the business by the end of the year. There were only a few less deals done … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, Minneapolis: Local Brokers Going Out of Business - 06/23/08 03:14 PM
There are plenty of brokers closing their doors these days. Both large and small, brokers have been hit hard by the slowdown in the market. By some estimates as many as 50% or Realtors will leave the business by the end of the year. There were only XXX fewer deals done … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Uptown's Condominium Market - 06/19/08 02:30 PM
I remember when Uptown was scary. When it felt dangerous. When "punk" kids hung out in front of Calhoun Square with safety pins in their eyebrows, and their faces painted white.
It's a lot less scary now. Maybe it's because and Victoria's Secret and Northface moved in, or because I've grown … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Luxury Real Estate Market - 06/19/08 11:04 AM
In his recent post Ben Kolkman details what the market looks like for homes over 2 million in Minneapolis. An important analysis for buyers/sellers in this market, as it's not what you'd think based on general info. Market conditions vary dramatically by location and price range. Here are a few of the unique, and important … (1 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, Minnesota: 3200 W. Calhoun Pkwy | Lake Views & Open Spaces - 06/19/08 08:42 AM
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minneapolis: Minneapolis & Edina over $2 million - 06/18/08 10:00 PM
During this period of market correction, media pundits talk of falling values, and lenders refer to "declining markets" but we all know, real estate is intensely local. Average market conditions rarely tell the real story of what is happening in any given neighborhood.
In this multi part series, close examination of … (1 comments)
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minneapolis: Bill O'Reilly and Rupert Murdoch think media reform is a "crazy" idea - 06/17/08 05:12 PM
Bill O'Reilly is at it again.
Fresh from a recent gaffe where film was released of O'Reilly throwing a tantrum during a broadcast, the bad-tempered Fox commentator recently attacked media icons Dan Rather and Bill Moyers as "radicals" for supporting legislation to control media for hire and mega-consolidation of television, radio and newspaper … (5 comments)
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minneapolis: Lake Harriet bargain price! - 06/16/08 03:40 PM
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minneapolis: For Immediate Release... by Twin Cities Homes for Sale - 06/15/08 07:20 AM
For Immediate Release
Contact: Marzena M. Melby
Broker/Partner
Counselor Realty, Inc
Local Agent Earns REALTOR e-PRO® Certification
June 14, 2008 -- Marzena M. Melby of Counselor Realty, Inc. has successfully completed the REALTOR e-PRO course to … (12 comments)
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minneapolis: 35W river bridge photos - 06/14/08 02:39 PM
We just went down to Minneapolis to see the progree on the new river bridge. They were doing walking tour and explaing the process used to build the bridge when we were there. Building the span with no visible support is truly amazing. The main span across the river will be … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: International Marketing and Professional Real Estate Photography - 06/07/08 02:18 PM
It's still a difficult time to be a seller. I believe it is starting to get better, but it's still hard. Many areas are still strong. In locations where demand is high, average sales prices continue to rise. The metro condo market seem to be doing well, values here remain relatively … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Alternatives to Foreclosure! - 06/04/08 12:25 PM
There are other alternatives to foreclosure that will help you get back on your feet faster!! Almost all lenders would prefer to do a loan modification or a short sale than have your house go to foreclosure. Banks do not want your house! Lenders are looking to double the amount of short sales they … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Using Deer Heads in Your Staging? - 06/02/08 09:18 AM
I read a post recently about 'dead heads' - the use of stuffed animal heads. In most cases, this can be distasteful and look overly masculine. Beside being potentially offensive to vegitarians, they can be downright scary to little kids.
I have begin to see, however, more of these objects crop … (19 comments)
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minneapolis: Passed the 100,000-point mark in TWO states, thanks to my friends on ActiveRain - 05/31/08 03:30 AM
It took me nearly a year to reach this point, but the time was well spent.
This evening, both my real estate companies (Wayzata Lakes Realty in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Madeline Island Realty in La Pointe, Wisconsin) passed the 100,000 point mark on ActiveRain!
Friends deserve much of the credit.
Karen Anne Stone mentored me … (55 comments)
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minneapolis: Super MeMe barrage - Enough already, here's my reply! - 05/29/08 07:41 PM
First I got tagged by Rebecca Levinson. Then Stewart Penn tagged me. And Anthony Clark tagged me on my Wisconsin blog.
Okay, I give up. It's MeMe time.
1. Who is your favorite musical artist?
I don't listen to music for relaxation. I worked in symphony orchestras for twenty-five years before getting … (25 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis Minnesota | Real Estate Market Update | Downtown Condo's Heat Up - 05/27/08 01:09 PM
I've been singing the praises of our Twin Cities Real Estate Market for the past month now. Sign of improvement are all around. Many areas are still depressed, and others are shining, but the trends are finally headed in the right direct.
The Downtown condo market is really showing signs of … (1 comments)
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minneapolis: Trust. It’s a Big Deal for This Realtor in Minneapolis, That’s For Sure. Let’s Talk Dual Agency. - 05/22/08 02:26 AM
May 22nd, 2008 Categories: Minneapolis Home Buyers and Sellers, Real Estate News, Twin Cities Home Buyers
Who do you trust, buyers? How about you, sellers? I just did a dual agency transaction. My seller wasn’t thrilled. My buyer wasn’t too concerned. Do I care? ABSOLUTELY!
Well, I think everybody’s happy. … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: Lake Harriet Homes in Minneapolis... by Twin Cities Homes for Sale - 05/21/08 11:56 AM
inneapolis is called City of the Lakes for a reason: one of its main recreation areas is the Chain of Lakes. Lake Harriet features 67 acres of land and 344 acres of water. It is very popular destination for walking, biking, rolerblading and biking for thousands of residents each year.
Music has … (9 comments)
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minneapolis: Healthy Building Design - 05/20/08 07:06 PM
There's been much discussion lately in the media on "healthy" homes. What makes a healthy home? One of the architects in the forefront of this movement in the Twin Cities is Rick Carter. The following is a summary of a home which is currently on the market in Greenfield, Minnesota. For … (6 comments)
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minneapolis: Sold in Less than 1 Month - 05/20/08 08:51 AM
Cindy Montgomery, our top stager and owner of Showhomes - Minneapolis emailed me these photos of a home that closed in 45 days and went under contract in less than 1 month:
Here's the after:
Wow! What a difference - no wonder this $900k home sold quickly!
At Showhomes … (8 comments)
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minneapolis: Carnival Of Real Estate #91 Winner - 05/19/08 09:51 AM
Nothing like having a reason to toot your own horn on a Monday morning...really makes you want to get at it!. So what am I talking about? My article on "Walk Away" foreclosures was selected as a winning article for this week's Carnival of Real Estate #91 which is being hosted by Aaron … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Basic Black is Always Elegant, Simple and Never Out of Style in Marketing Materials - 05/17/08 12:05 PM
John Molloy, author of the Dress for Success series of books, used to refer to "the little black dress" as a staple in a woman's wardrobe. And we're all familiar with the elegance of the combination of tuxedo and black tie in men's apparel.
Basic Black (or black & white) can be a dynamite … (28 comments)
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minneapolis: Teaching and Mentoring Will Give You More Pleasure Than Anything As You Grow Older - 05/16/08 11:00 AM
Back in the early 1970s, when I was working with symphony orchestras and teaching French horn, long before I embarked on a real estate career, I taught horn to a talented young music student named Neil DeLand.
Neil's parents brought him to my home for private lessons each week. He was a good … (14 comments)
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minneapolis: I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi - 05/13/08 08:03 PM
Minnesota Deparment of Transportation - Project Updates
I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi
May 13, 2008
Greetings!
If you have questions, please do not reply directly to this email. Contact
Amy Barrett, Public Information Officer, at (612) 236-6901 or via e-mail at abarrett@flatironcorp.com.
Road Bed on Approach Spans Poured
Pouring Road Bed … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Music, Opera and Cult Films – The Public’s Taste Hasn’t Changed All That Much Over the Past Century and a Half - 05/10/08 09:59 PM
I was at a garage sale today in Minneapolis, browsing the usual assortment of household stuff for sale. You learn a lot about what's important to people by looking over their possessions, especially the things they decide to sell when they move.
On a sale table, there was a stack of … (8 comments)
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minneapolis: Spring is Arriving Late in Minnesota, Which May Be Helping Our Real Estate Market - 05/10/08 07:57 PM
It's nearly mid-May and spring is nearly a month behind the calendar in the Minneapolis and Saint Paul area.
Graduation time is less than a month away and usually trees are budding, people are putting in gardens and mowing lawns. But this year, the Twin Cities area has been plagued by … (4 comments)
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minneapolis: Remembering Marvin McCoy - 05/10/08 04:30 PM
I attended a friend's funeral this past week.
Marvin McCoy died in Minneapolis on April 30th. He was a longtime musician colleage, a top-drawer brass instrument repairman and a friend of mine for over thirty years.
Marvin was passionate about the French horn, the natural horn ("hunting horn") and the Alphorn. He … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Still Driving Around Looking For Minnesota Homes For Sale? Use A Mouse To Find A House! - 05/09/08 03:14 PM
Gone are the days when the way to find a homes for sale in Minneapolis was to drive around your favorite Minneapolis neighborhoods in your car until you found a “For Sale” sign, or call a Minneapolis Realtor and wait for them to call you with what they found for you. … (1 comments)
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minneapolis: Blogging On The Road In Northwest Wisconsin - 05/07/08 04:51 AM
Tonight I'm tapping this out on my laptop in the car, at a wayside rest stop on the east end of Superior, Wisconsin. It's about 4:45 a.m. and I drove up here from Minneapolis late last evening, a trip of about 160 miles. I'm on my way to Port Wing to … (20 comments)
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minneapolis: Hot off the Press: SW Minneapolis Market Update for Buyers and Sellers - 05/06/08 01:17 PM
Single Family Homes
April 2008
SW Minneapolis real estate market continues to improve this spring. April weather in our area was very finicky. Temperatures below average, rain and even some snow (mostly in western and northwestern Minnesota, those areas received 6-12 inches!). Since weekends are usually the time when most people shop … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: "We're Not Opening the Family Cabin This Summer Because We Can't Afford To" - Are You Hearing This From Clients or Customers? - 05/03/08 09:57 PM
I was at a suburban grocery store just west of Minneapolis about three days ago, in the checkout line.
The lady behind me was chatting with a neighbor in the adjacent line. I couldnt' help overhearing her commenting, "We aren't going to use our cabin this summer. We just can't swing it this year". … (15 comments)
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minneapolis: Wisconsin "Epic Vacations" Commercial Features Apostle Islands & Lambeau Field! - 04/30/08 11:54 AM
This morning, on the CBS affiliate television station in Minneapolis & Saint Paul (WCCO Channel 4), I noticed a thirty-second commercial for "Wisconsin Epic Vacations" that opened with video footage of the Michigan Island lighthouse, located just off the northern tip of Madeline Island![Michigan Island Lighthouse in the Apostle Islands, Ashland County, Wisconsin] It … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: First Ride of 2008: Minneapolis Biking with Bob Pacieznik - 04/28/08 04:21 PM
FIRST
Bike Ride of 2008 Minneapolis ranks as
one of the top biking cities in the US. Come along with Bob Pacieznik on
his first ride of 2008. Traveling from his home in Edina, we
ride up to the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, then get on the Midtown
Greeway which takes … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: Vacant homes for sale hit new record - 04/28/08 02:05 PM
Vacant homes for sale hit new record highVacancy rate climbs to 2.9 percent; western states hit 7 percent
WASHINGTON - The percentage of vacant homes for sale in the U.S. set a new record high in the first quarter of this year, the government said Monday.
The Census Bureau report shows that … (3 comments)
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minneapolis: Buck Up, Minneapolis Realtors! - 04/27/08 06:49 PM
Buck Up, Minneapolis Realtors! April 27th, 2008 Categories: Real Estate News Ok, we all know times are tough and we expect more activity than we are having. Hang in there! If you do, your business will be ok for you. Make sure to keep in touch with your clients and prospects. … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, Minnesota Real Estate Market: Bottom in Sight! - 04/27/08 04:20 PM
Signs of the Bottom
They say you don't know the bottom until you reached it. Real Estate markets move slowly, however, and the bottom of this market won't come up and slap us across the face, rather it will slowly emerge and turn into recovery over a 2-3 months time.
I see the … (3 comments)
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minneapolis: Name this Flower! - 04/25/08 11:01 AM
Showhomes's home office in Nashville is located in a really cool restored home near Vanderbilt University in Hillsboro Village. We really love our office and earlier this week I was happy to see a beautiful live arrangement on the foyer table when I walked in. Phyllis Spencer, our business manager brought … (14 comments)
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minneapolis: Twin Cities Home Tour this Weekend Showcases Green Remodeling - 04/25/08 09:43 AM
Environmentally-Friendly Victorian Home to Be Showcased At Minneapolis/St. Paul Home TourAt 95 Mackubin Street, in the Ramsey Hill neighborhood of St. Paul, one historic Victorian house is receiving an earth-friendly modernization. Green remodeling expert Building Arts will showcase the project at this April's Minneapolis/St. Paul Home Tour.A pilot project for Minnesota … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Making Contact in the Rain without an Umbrella! - 04/24/08 05:04 PM
I started my day with a fun e-mail request. My daughter has a friend in college who is looking for an internship this summer. She contacted me this morning to pick my brain about potential contacts in the field of interior and residential design.
She found my contact information through Active Rain! … (13 comments)
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minneapolis: Idle Chatter About "American Idol" - 04/24/08 01:44 PM
I watched "American Idol" on the evening when Brooke White decided to start over on her song. Some viewers may have been shocked by what she did. A few even referred to her performance as a "train wreck".
I've been in the music business for over thirty years. At the Guthrie Theater … (12 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis Before and After photos - 04/23/08 01:36 PM
Cindy Montgomery, our Showhomes Minneapolis frnachise owner and the winner of our top design award two years in a row, emailed me these photos of a home her team staged last week. Cindy is on fire in Minneapolis these days, having sold 9 homes so far in April. Staging and staging … (3 comments)
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minneapolis: 35W river bridge progress - 04/22/08 08:08 PM
Getting a Closer Look Get up-to-the minute updates about progress on the bridge - Jon Chiglo, Mn/DOT Project Manager, will describe what you can expect as the project continues. He'll appear live at 6:10 a.m., Monday, April 28 on KSTP-TV, Channel 5. Try the touch-screen kiosks at Mill City Museum and … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Crosstown Blues ugly weekend 8^( - 04/22/08 08:00 PM
46th Street bridge to close on April 25 ROSEVILLE, Minn. - As part of the Interstate 35W/Highway 62 Crosstown reconstruction project, the 46th Street bridge is scheduled to be demolished the weekend of April 25. To prepare for the bridge demolition, lane closures on the bridge will occur from … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Great trade show booth pics - 04/22/08 02:35 PM
Showhomes attended two local real estate shows this week:
In Toledo, we attended the Sylvania Business Expo. We have discovered that small business trade shows, such as this one or a local chamber of commerce show. I really like the chair and rug - it looks like anything but a trade show … (11 comments)
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minneapolis: Saint Mark’s Music Series To Present Mendelssohn’s “Elijah” On May 17 - 04/20/08 07:30 AM
The Music Series at Saint Mark's Cathedral in Minneapolis will present Felix Mendelssohn's Oratorio, "Elijah" on Saturday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will be a benefit for the Groveland Emergency Food Shelf, with ten dollars from each ticket to be donated.
Music Director and organist Raymond Johnston will lead the … (12 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, MN: Southwest is Good and Getting better - 04/19/08 10:52 PM
Location, location... yeah you konw the rest! But seriously, look at these stats for SW Mpls and tell me is a bad market.
In 2007 the average SW Home Seller was on the market 112 days, and received 95.3% of their asking price.
$310,000 was the Median Sale Price in 2007 ($200/sq. ft.)
Up … (1 comments)
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minneapolis: Dangerous: Ice Not Safe! - 04/19/08 07:27 AM
ICE OUT...Minneapolis means 'city of lakes' and springtime means ice-out. The definition of ice out varies but to those of us who've just come out of 5 months of winter, ice out means swimming, boating and summer are just around the corner. Join Annie and Bob Pacieznik as they take … (6 comments)
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minneapolis: Crosstown Blues - 04/18/08 05:49 PM
Weekly Update For the week of April 21, 2008 Public Information Events Crosstown staff will be available to answer questions about the project at the following location: Bachman's 6010 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis Saturday, May 3, 2008 Crosstown staff available from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm General … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: How to buy Short Sales and Foreclosures - 04/18/08 09:40 AM
Short Sales and Foreclosures Sales have stymied many a buyer in recent months. Banks are bad a selling homes in good times, and now they are overwhelmed. You might think that Buyers would be able, even encouraged, to scoop up these homes. Not the case, buying in a Short Sale, or Foreclosure … (1 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, MN | RE Market | Recovery Begins: But Who Will Admit It? - 04/17/08 09:18 AM
Good news in Minneapolis Real Estate world... inventory levels are falling! We've all been talking about Buyers being able to "cheery pick" the best of the homes ("best" = cheep and nice), leaving all sellers in a bind trying desperately to be the best. Well that's beginning to change...
In all price ranges above $190,000 … (1 comments)
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minneapolis: TJ Waconia Fraud Case: Charges - 04/17/08 08:31 AM
One of the poster children for real estate and mortgage fraud in the Twin Cities has been charged...
Earlyer this week TJ Waconia was charged with one count of mail fraud in connection with a bunch of bad real estate deals. The allegations basically accuse TJ Waconia of writing bogus appraisals and mortgages in … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: Have Home Inspections Hurt Your Business? - 04/16/08 11:32 AM
We recently had a home sell and ran into what I thought was an unusual situation:
The owner of this home bought the home less than a year ago and had it inspected. He never moved in and decided to sell it instead for a price high enough that he could recover … (9 comments)
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minneapolis: The Twin Cities housing statistics - 04/15/08 03:22 PM
The good news is the housing statisics look to be remaining flat for the past 3 months as far as the number of days on the market and the percentage of list price to sales price is concerned. The number of listings per buyer is down to 7.9 homes per buyer. … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: New Gallery Uses Real Estate Shows - 04/09/08 10:23 AM
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minneapolis: Great video on why you need a wide angle lens - 04/09/08 09:43 AM
Great video from You Tube on why you need a wide angle lens for shooting photos of homes
I've posted a few times about how important using a camera with a wide angle lens is when shooting photos of real estate and homes for use in your home staging business. I … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: Ever wonder what a Short Sale was? - 04/08/08 12:18 PM
What is a 'Short Sale' and why is this important to my Home Staging business?
We have been running into more and more short sales lately when marketing to homes that need staging. I don't know if you've ever wondered what a short sale was but here is a good primer:
A … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: Moving from Chicago to Minneapolis - Where to Go to Meet New People? - 04/06/08 10:46 AM
I was posed this question by a fella from Chicago...
I have accepted a job in Minneapolis (Downtown), starting mid-July 2008. I currently live in Chicago (10 years now), originally from So. FL--guess the next move would have to be Canada to keep up with the trend!
A little about me: … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: Another New Listing! This St. Louis Park Home is a CREAM PUFF! - 04/04/08 11:55 PM
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Linden Hills Neighborhood - 04/04/08 08:58 AM
Linden Hills Neighborhood Council Linden Hills Business Association
This quaint, and popular, neighborhood just south of Lake Calhoun and west of Lake Harriet is bordered to the south by West 47th Street, and to the west by France avenue. Named by a developer for the linden trees and rolling terrain, was developed … (2 comments)
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minneapolis: Update on: Kelly's Kickin Cancer Benefit in Minneapolis - 04/03/08 03:53 PM
Thanks to all who supported Kelly. Her suffering is now over, She has gone home to Heaven.
Kelly Kristine Andrews - 27 years young! Kelly has been diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer. Even though Kelly never smoked and has taken good care of herself she finds herself in a very … (8 comments)
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minneapolis: Near DC? Meet us in Person! - 04/03/08 11:56 AM
I've enjoyed blogging on the rain and have really enjoyed reading everyone's posts in the staging groups.
I'm looking forward to one day meeting some of you in person!
If you are going to be anywhere near Washington DC, April 11-13th, come by and visit us at the annual International Frachise Expo:
Showhomes … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: New Panasonic Camera Great for Home Stagers - 04/03/08 09:19 AM
If you read my recent posts on camera recommendations for Home Stagers, you know I am a fan of the Panasonic Lumix FX series cameras. I have been using the Lumix FX07 for about a year and recently learned about a new Lumix that I think offers some signifigant improvments on … (7 comments)
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minneapolis: Minneapolis, MN Real Estate Market: Week of March 31st - 04/03/08 07:57 AM
New Listings Down!
Hot on the heals of last weeks rising sales comes the news we've all been hoping for...New Listings were down 26.3% compared to the same period last year, and down 14% from last week.
New Listings are homes for sale added to the market this week. Prolonged declines in New … (0 comments)
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minneapolis: "Blues In The Night" Appearing at the Ordway Center in Saint Paul Through May 18 - 04/02/08 01:38 PM
The Ordway's McKnight Theatre in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota has a real winner onstage with "Blues In The Night", a celebration of Blues and Jazz music.
Blues In The Night features a dynamite cast, including my friend Debbie Duncan, who has made recent Twin Cities appearances at Crave in Edina and at the Dakota Jazz … (2 comments)
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