st paul: Master Craftsmanship Sets this One Apart - 07/10/08 07:24 PM
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st paul: Highland Park with Luxury Master Suite - 07/10/08 07:07 PM
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st paul: Is the Penfield Finished? - 06/23/08 10:38 PM
Rumors are bouncing off the wall right now about the demise of the project. I've been waiting for this "big announcement" for about three months now and nothing. Now the rumor mill is full of "the plug has been pulled" variants.
So, I strolled down to the sales center hoping to get
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st paul: St. Paul, Minnesota: Condo Market Improving - 06/23/08 04:20 PM
I've been looking at the condo market in this area of St. Paul. In all honesty I was quite surprised to find that in fact there is VERY GOOD a market for $500-700k condos with 2000 fin. sq. ft.
The area in green shown below is what these numbers are based
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st paul: FHA Class in MN Tuesday - 06/19/08 11:52 PM
I am teaching an FHA class next Tuesday afternoon at the St Paul Area Real Estate Association Building at 1PM. This course is quite a bit different than most other courses. It's taught from a loan officer's perspective not an underwriters. We'll discuss some of the little know jewels and opportunities
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st paul: 229 Eagle Pkwy, St. Paul, MN, Historic Preservation Condo - 05/29/08 11:28 PM
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st paul: 225 Eagle Pkwy St. Paul MN Historic Renovation Condo - 05/29/08 11:11 PM
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st paul: Spring comes to St. Paul - 05/07/08 11:09 AM
I know I complain during the winter about being cold and having to show houes when it is "I can't stand it" below zero, but there are many reasons why I love living in St. Paul, and spring is one of those reasons. In the spring the grass turns green again and
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st paul: 411 Johnson Parkway, St. Paul, MN 55106, 2800+ finished square feet, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3 car garage, $224900 - 05/03/08 10:08 AM
Large rambler on the parkway. This home offers over 2,800 finished square feet, 3 bedrooms on main level, 3 bathrooms, 3 car garage, beautiful hardwood floors, four season porch with new windows, breezeway between house and garage, 2 fireplaces, tons of natural light and a large rear yard. Interest
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st paul: Nehemiah WINS Lawsuit against HUD! - 04/28/08 07:51 AM
Judge Lawrence K. Karlton of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California upheld Nehemiah's motion for summary judgment and invalidated the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rule to ban private downpayment assistance as proposed in the "Standards for Mortgagor's Investment in Mortgaged Property" regulation
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st paul: 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!
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st paul: Great Price Reduction for a Unique Ramsey Hill Condo! - 04/21/08 05:13 PM
This two-level condo is now listed at less than the seller paid for it! $229,900! It's on one of the prettiest blocks in Ramsey Hill 446 Holly and has new granite in the kitchen, a new AC system, and its own garage. For more information, see our website: www.StPaulCondoLiving.com.
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st paul: Saturday Night in St. Paul - 04/20/08 06:31 AM
Quiet down along the river. Too early in the season for those wonderful moon light cruises. The Ordway is packed.
There is a Minnesota Wild game going on at the Xcel center and a large roof top tail gate party on the parking ramp. The local bars in and around downtown are
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st paul: Say hello to St. Paul, Missouri in St. Charles County - 04/06/08 07:47 AM
Saint Paul is located in the heart of the one of the fastest growing counties in Missouri - St. Charles County. This growth is definitely welcomed, and the community strives to maintain the friendly atmosphere of a small town. Saint Paul effectively meshes its beautiful raw surroundings with unique shopping, popular
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st paul: They don't build them like this any more - 03/27/08 04:11 PM
St. Paul Cathedral, St. Paul, Minnesota. I never get tired of photographing this building, both inside and out. Built in 1905, Emmanuel Louis Masqueray, a French architect trained at the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, was selected to design what we know today as the fourth Cathedral of
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st paul: Down Payment Assistance - The Nehemiah Program - 03/24/08 09:47 PM
The Nehemiah Program The program exists for one simple purpose: helping people become homeowners. The Nehemiah Program® provides gift funds for downpayment and closing costs to qualified buyers using any loan program that allows for downpayment assistance from a non-profit organization. Nehemiah has helped more than 250,000 individuals and families realize their
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st paul: 1689 Juliet St. Paul, MN.....Open Sunday March 30th 1 - 3PM....Zero Down! - 03/24/08 01:47 PM
1689 Juliet - St Paul, MN - No Down Payment Required Zero Down Payment Open Sunday March 30th 1 - 3PM 1689 Juliet Avenue St Paul, MN 55105 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Hard Wood Floors Mac/Groveland Neutral Decor 2-Car Garage Steps to Mattocks Park $229,900 This home is eligible for down payment assistance.
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st paul: 1689 Juliet Avenue St. Paul, MN - 03/20/08 05:20 PM
$229900 Zero Down Payment Reply to: mailto:mlynch@exitinnovationrealty.comDate: 2008-03-20, 3:24PM CDTBedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Year Built: 1920 Garage Type: 2-Car Detached Lot Size: 0.12 acres MLS Number: 3483400 WOW! What a charmer! Mac-Groveland stucco Tudor, natural woodwork and gleaming hardwood floors throughout, newer roof and gutters, updated electric, garden window in the kitchen,
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st paul: Minnesota GreenStar Certification, Eco Friendly Home Builders and Remodelers in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, Minneapolis, Saint Paul - 03/19/08 05:35 PM
Minnesota GreenStar Certification In an effort to address the demand for more eco-friendly homes in Minnesota, a new innovative program of certification and standards has been established. It is the Minnesota GreenStar program - look for the this logo when touring new homes. Did you know that new home construction consumes approximately
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st paul: It's Festive! It's Historically Irish! It's St Pat's Day with a Minnesota Flair! - 03/17/08 08:15 AM
Or Flaherty...In this case! Though many consider Minnesota to be the home of Swedish and Norwegian immigrants, the Irish have very deep roots in Minnesota's soil. Railroads and farming opportunities enticed Irish immigrants in the late 1800's to the state to settle in colonies along the Mississippi. Of course on St.
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st paul: Twin Cities Real Estate Activity Report-Out Today For 2007 - 02/21/08 09:05 PM
IT'S OUT!!!! 2007 RESIDENTIAL ACTIVITY REPORT-TWIN CITIES If you are a buyer or seller of residential real estate in the Twin Cities area-this is Minneapolis St Paul and surrounding suburbs, you must go download this report. The report gives you sales price trends inclusive and all around the communities of Minneapolis and St Paul.
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st paul: How Light Can be Your Worst Enemy - 02/11/08 10:04 PM
Six years ago I married into a Catholic family, knowing full well that one day I would convert into the church. Now this post isn't about religion, but religion is going to help me write this post. This Sunday I celebrated my Rite of Election at the Cathedral of Saint Paul. I
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st paul: Prescott, WI home sale or trade! - 02/10/08 02:35 PM
I have three school age boys and would like to move back into town so I'm looking for a sale or a possible Prescott trade! 3 level 2304 sq ft up, 1148 lower level (unfinished), 4 bedroom/3 bath, 3 car garage, pole shed, lots of upgrades-too many to list! Hunt in
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st paul: Realtor Realities - 02/04/08 08:28 AM
This BLOG is a duplicate of my Realtor Realities blog that I have on wordpress (http://www.reatorrealities.wordpress.com/). I will be posting here in an effort to gain more exposure. Are we at the light at the end of the tunnel or are we still walking towards it? While I continue to say that it
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st paul: Birds of the Skyway - 02/04/08 05:39 AM
Downtown St. Paul has about 5 miles of indoor skyways connecting the buildings. In the wonter when it is cold out and I want to go for a walk without freezing I head for the skyways. I only wish I could bring my dog with, she would love it. Walking in doors
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st paul: $409,000 Stonemill Farms Two Story Home in Woodbury HURRY - 01/24/08 10:38 AM
Gorgeous new listing in Woodbury, Minnesota located in the heart of Stonemill Farms. Walk to Liberty Ridge Elementary School. Priced at $409,000--- OVER $50 less then paid for 2 years ago! 2596 above ground square footage. The home is right across from the Community Center and pool. This home is loaded
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st paul: Minnesota Cabin on Two Acres, Backs to a River, Rutledge Minnesota - 01/24/08 10:32 AM
Escape to seclusion with this wonderful cabin just listed a little over an hour north of Minneapolis, St Paul. Cabin was built in 1997 for year round usage! Over 2 acres backs to Kettle River. Enjoy a rustic feel with modern amentities. 2 BR/1 full Bath. Fully functioning kitchen with knotty
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st paul: Property Marketing with Flickr Toys - 01/16/08 05:48 AM
If the word "Toy" is involved I am all over it. The picture for the magazine cover is of a Murial in the lobby. A Mosaic of the pictures I have uploaded into Flickr. Check out Flickr toys. The loft is for sale. The price has been reduced to $129,899. Where is
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st paul: HGTV Make Saint Paul a Winner! - 01/04/08 09:11 AM
In case you missed the Rose Bowl parade which announced the four winners of the Change the World.Start at Home contest, Saint Paul has won the popular vote. Saint Paul will have three projects featured and completed in late April of 2008.Now what they need is volunteers! If you would like
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st paul: 12 Units - Big Cash Flow - 12/21/07 12:04 PM
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st paul: 12 Unit Cash Flow Opportunity - 12/15/07 02:46 PM
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st paul: I'm Peeved - (no name calling allowed!) - 12/14/07 10:03 AM
~Before you call me a Scrooge or Grinch, this blog is simply a lighthearted reflection of this past year~ I'm not sure what an actual PEEVE is, but the following is a list of items that immediately stuns my staging radar when I see it. I quietly ask myself, "Why?"... TOP TEN STAGING
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st paul: Home Stagers: Question, then Decide - 12/10/07 03:57 PM
It is no surprise that home staging is a powerful tool in preparing homes for sale. Finding a qualified stager could prove to be a valuable asset for marketing your homes. Below is a list of questions to help you find just the right stager for you and your homeowners:
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st paul: Forest Lake Luxury Townhouse SOLD!!! - 12/09/07 03:52 PM
A testimony of how staging made the difference in a sale... Three vacant, luxury townhouses in a building were on the market the same time. All had the same beautiful views of a nearby lake, all were priced similarly. David Setness, from Counselor Realty in White Bear Lake put Staging & Design
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st paul: Example of a Christmas Staging Don't - 12/08/07 11:11 AM
While on my daily errands, I came across this massive Christmas display and thought this would be a perfect example of a Christmas staging don't. Although fun and festive for the kiddies, a yard with 13 Santas doesn't attract too many buyers. (The house has been cropped out to protect the
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st paul: Staging Class - Twin Cities Area - 12/06/07 09:56 AM
Attention MN Realtors, I will be giving a staging presentation at John Glenn Elementary School in Maplewood, MN on February 25, 2008. This Power Point presentation will include: The benefits of stagingStaging tips and techniquesBefore and after photosPhoto consultationThis informative meeting is open to Realtors and homeowners. Homeowners are encouraged to bring photos
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st paul: HGTV coming to St. Paul - It's All Up to You! - 12/04/07 04:31 PM
St Paul has the chance to win the opportunity for HGTV to come to town and help three local improvement projects take flight through their new television program Change the World. Start at Home. Nine cities across the country are competing for life-transforming assistance - and viewers will decide through
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st paul: Wallpaper - Out with the Old... - 12/03/07 02:55 PM
This is a redesign of a guest bedroom. Just another example of why people MUST remove wallpaper to update a room. BEFORE: AFTER: You can't tell from the photo, but the walls are a soft cream, the window treatments are a deep chocolate, and worn blue carpet was replaced with a soft
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st paul: A Smelly House - 12/02/07 07:01 PM
Hello again stagers, it is time for my daily blog... Today's issue is regarding houses that SMELL FUNNY. A real estate agent recently sent me to a client's home that was on the market for a while to preform a staging consultation. She wanted me to comment about all the "normal" staging
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st paul: Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow... - 12/01/07 09:41 PM
It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas! ...at least here in MN. Today we got about 8 inches of snow, and it is still falling! My favorite time in the winter is when it is snowing at night. The whole sky is lit up with light reflecting off every
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st paul: Here's a Bright Idea - 11/27/07 09:13 AM
How many times have you entered a vacant home and there was no overhead lighting in the main living space? On a recent vacant stage I came across this exact problem. BUT a couple steps into the room, the light in the adjacent dining room popped on! I went over to investigate
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st paul: Staging Do's and Don'ts - 11/26/07 10:00 PM
For homeowners who are looking for free home staging tips, below is a list of staging do's and staging don'ts. For AR stagers, take a minute to reminicse about your past consulting experiences. HOME STAGING DO'S AND DON'TS Do: display place settings at the dining room table. Don't: use the dining table as
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st paul: Staging Lingo - 11/24/07 10:29 AM
There has been talk about a staging dictionary which is a fabulous idea. Until it becomes a reality, here is my version of a staging translating guide. You have ugly wallpaper.-translation-Let's update these walls. Your faux finishing is a faux pas.-translation-Faux finishing is a personal preference. Your knick knack collection is way out of
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st paul: Staging OCD - 11/21/07 01:12 PM
Is it me, or do other people suffer from Staging Obsessive Compulsive Disorder? I haven't been "professionally" diagnosed, but I find myself thinking about staging, furniture inventory, my client base, advertising.... ALL THE TIME!!! Is there such a thing as AR OCD? I am new to the site, but I think I'm
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st paul: How to Choose a Stager - 11/19/07 03:15 PM
Staging is fast becoming the tool of choice to help prepare your clients' homes for sale. The stager you choose will be a reflection of you. These guidelines should help you make the right decision. 1) Choose a stager who is professionally trained. Anyone can call themselves a "stager," but
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st paul: Local Real Estate Statistics - North Metro Twin Cities - Minnesota - 11/12/07 10:49 AM
Location Location Location! Sometimes a picture (or in this case a chart) makes all the difference. The chart below is a comparison of the counties in the Twin Cities metro that I cover. For reference, here is a list of the major cities in each county: Anoka County - Anoka, Blaine, etc.Washington - Forest
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st paul: Biggest Auction in Decades This Weekend in Minneapolis! - 10/17/07 10:14 AM
In case you haven't heard, there is a major home auction happening this weekend at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Local lenders are now owners of a mass quantities of Twin Cities homes and need to get rid of them. The solution is to hold one of the largest auctions in recent
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st paul: Historic Home Tour in St Paul - 09/04/07 09:37 AM
The Ramsey Hill Association will be hosting the 2007 tour of Historic Homes in St Paul on Sunday, September 16th. Tour hours are for one day only, from 11 am to 5 pm. This year the Tour will be taking on a special theme: "Decades of Design: 150 Years of Ramsey Hill Architecture"
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st paul: Find Your Dream Home at the Twin Cities Fall Parade of Homes! - 09/04/07 09:08 AM
Time to get your walking shoes ready and plan out your weekend because the Fall Parade of Homes is set to start this weekend. From September 8th - October 7th, homes will be open Thursdays-Sundays from noon - 6 pm.This year's tour features a staggering 843 model homes built by 334
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st paul: That's My Story and I'm Sticking to It! - 08/24/07 11:32 AM
Summer is winding down, kids are preparing to go back to school, and the final hurrah is happening at the Minnesota State Fair. Yes that's right folks, the state fair just began and is sure to not disappoint. For those of you not familiar with our famous fair, I'll spell is out
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st paul: Minneapolis & St. Paul Real Estate Market Update - 08/15/07 04:36 PM
The Minneapolis & St. Paul real estate market continues to be in a slump. Here are the new numbers released for July 2007: Closed sales are down 2.7% over July 2006.For the year to date, closed sales are actually down 14.4%. Percent of original list price received at sale is down 1.9% over
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st paul: Falling Down - 08/02/07 03:15 AM
Last weekend I drove across the Mississippi and looked upstream. The bridges were so beautiful I thought I should take a picture. The light was right and the weather perfect for a stroll across the bridge. My schedule, however, was packed and I chose to come back another day. That day
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st paul: Don't Miss the Twin Cities Pond and Landscape Tour - 07/26/07 11:17 PM
This is the last weekend you can attend the Twin Cities Pond and Landscape Tour, so make sure not to miss it. Tickets are $20 per person and children under 12 are free. 100% of ticket sales benefit the Children's Cancer Research Fund and the Minnesota Water Garden Society.Last weekend the
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st paul: The Internation Airport of Minneapolis and St Paul - 07/24/07 07:56 PM
The main airport serving the Twin Cities is the Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport (or MSP for online booking). It is easily accessible from surrounding communities, and is only 15 minutes from both Downtown St Paul and Downtown Minneapolis.The main terminal, named after Charles A. Lindbergh, sees most of the international and
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st paul: Private Schools in Minneapolis - 07/17/07 10:07 PM
The Metro area is home to many private and Montessori schools for those that seek an alternative education to public school options. Many denominations are available including, but not limited to, Catholic, Jewish, Baptist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Christian, Interdenominational, and also non-sectarian.Grades available per school differ, with some being Elementary or Secondary
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st paul: The Un-official Driving Guide to Minnesota - 07/17/07 10:01 PM
Ok, so every city has the rules of the road that we learn in driver's Ed, but every city also has the "real" driving we see others perform everyday. I thought about this post as I was driving yesterday and decided to share some insights to Minnesotan driving. The Passing Lane -
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st paul: The Cafesjians Carousel at Como Park - 07/09/07 10:48 PM
The Carousel at Como Park is a site to behold. To help preserve the ride for generations to come, a special pavilion was built next to the Como Zoo and Conservatory. Originally built in 1914 at a cost of $8500, Austin McFadden has it commissioned for use at the Minnesota State Fair. He ran the
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st paul: Ready to Rumble? Back to the 50’s Weekend is Coming up FAST! - 06/14/07 02:23 PM
The Back to the 50's Weekend Car Show is a time-honored tradition of the Minnesota Street Rod Association (MSRA). From a very humble beginning of 12 members, the association has grown to over 13,000. The Back to the 50's Weekend show boasts 11,000 cars and over 100,000 spectators each year. It
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st paul: New Price! - 05/29/07 10:55 AM
Stop by my open house this Sund
UPDATED
Price reduction in St. Paul.
Whey rent? You can own for under $120,000.
www.MarkWestpfahl.com/3385460
Click here to see
my other upcoming open houses:
www.realty.tc/open_house_schedule.htm
Here, you'll find a link to see all open houses in the twin
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st paul: Summit Avenue Landmark hits Pay Dirt! - 04/30/07 02:48 PM
Minnesota Historical Society Sells Rare Gem at ChristiesWhen the railroad baron James J. Hill bought a diamond and sapphire necklace for his wife in 1886 for a recorded amount of $2200, he probably never thought about what the single sapphire would fetch in 2007. Well this week the rare sapphire from
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st paul: Little Tiny Trains Bring out the Kid in You - 04/22/07 10:06 PM
Visit Bandana Square in Saint PaulMy son loves trains. Loves them. Anytime he sees Thomas the Train, he gets really excited and just has to grab it. If we are driving and see a train, we must stop, roll the windows down, so he can see and hear it. Of
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st paul: Open House Sunday April 22nd - 04/17/07 12:11 PM
Stop by my open house in St. Paul this Sunday. Click here to see this Sunday's open:www.MarkWestpfahl.com/3257822 Click here to see my other upcoming open houses:www.realty.tc/open_house_schedule.htm Buying a new home? Where would you like to move this spring? Stop by and visit my next open house. It's a great way to get familiar with the
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st paul: Dinosaurs Replace Peanuts in the Twin Cities this Summer - 04/13/07 07:50 AM
My family along with thousands of others searched for a parade of Peanuts Characters for 5 straight years. First we searched for Snoopy throughout the city of St. Paul in the summer of 2000. The next spring in 2001, we were at it again finding Charlie Brown all around the town.
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st paul: St. Paul: 1 1/2 story home - 03/30/07 10:40 AM
Here's an affordable opportunity in St. Paul's North End neighborhood. Same owner since 1958. New roof 2004. New windows 2004. New cement walk & back steps. New steel doors (2) off kitchen & back porch. Kitchen ceiling new in 2004. New trim in 2004. Two upper rooms could be finished for
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st paul: St. Paul Public Library - 03/23/07 02:09 PM
History: Constructed: 1914 -1917Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1975 The Central Library is Italian Renaissance revival in style The exterior of the Library is of Tennessee marble, while the interior is finished in gray Mankato stone. Blue Rutland and golden vein Formosa marble are also used
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st paul: Happy St. Patrick's Day--Minnesota Style! - 03/17/07 08:14 AM
Growing up Irish in St. Paul, Minnesota made March 17th an official holiday! (Okay...only a quarter Irish but on St. Pat's day, whose counting?) We attended the big downtown parade and walked under the "Flaherty" banner. Our dinner was home cooked corned beef and cabbage. We didn't dance, but sang the
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st paul: 17xx Leone Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106 SOLD!! - 03/12/07 08:09 AM
Beautiful well kept family home in Battle Creek area of St. Paul. Sellers installed a brand new roof in February 2007! Price Reduced to $224,900 4+BR/3BA/2Car4 Bedrooms one One LevelHuge Eat-in Kitchen...Seats 8 comfortably!Newer Appliances-All included in sale.Hardwood Flooring FR, DR and BRsLower Level Family RoomLarge private backyard-Almost ¼ acreConvenient Location Near 94
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st paul: Customer Service Anyone? - 03/04/07 05:52 PM
Friday! The best day of the week because Friday's are for fun. Customer Service This week I have been thinking about how I can integrate customer service into my business. I don't have a customer service department, which is an essential element of any successful business. I did some research and
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st paul: SOLD!!--17XX Leone Ave - 02/28/07 07:40 AM
In the heart of the St. Paul Battle Creek area near the main 3m complex off 94 this 2 story home is ready for your family to enjoy! Brand New Roof installed in Feb 2007! 4BR+Den/3BA/2Car with beautiful hardwood flooring in living room, formal dining room and all upstairs bedrooms. 4BR on
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st paul: Minnesota Real Estate - 02/15/07 11:39 AM
New Listing in St. Paul! 721 Smith Ave S. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1634 SF. $224,900. Wow - Is this home nice! Updates galore! New since 2004: Roof, Furnace, AC, windows, doors, trim, flooring, lights, appliances, updated elec/plumbing, remodeled kitchen/baths, deck, new 2 car garage & more! High quality home in
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st paul: Buying in Minneapolis or St. Paul? Let me tell you a little secret... - 01/13/07 09:16 PM
If you're looking for a home within Minneapolis or St. Paul, let me tell you about a grant program that will pay up to 4% of your closing costs. It's called the City Living Program. It's a well kept secret. Many loan officers don't talk about it because they either don't
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st paul: Meme tag again - I am it - 01/11/07 02:29 PM
I am begining to get a complex with all this tagging going on. :) See my last post for the definition of a meme and maybe a good laugh. This post is a bit more serious. Maureen Francis of Active Rain and of the most excellent Oakland County Michigan blog, has challenged me to
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st paul: T.W. and the dish - 01/03/07 07:15 PM
This is about one of my clients. I don't normally "dish" on my clients on my blog, so I'll just call her T.W. T.W. and I have spent some quality time together looking at condos in downtown St. Paul. I think we found some units that really wow her.
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st paul: some 2006 numbers for the twin cities metro area - 12/30/06 09:20 AM
2006 Numbers Twin Cities It has been an interesting year, with the number of homes on the market increasing, while at the same time the numbers of homes sold each month decreased. It is important when looking at these numbers to compare at least two years worth of data because there
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st paul: Absorption rates for the three St. Paul's - 11/15/06 09:19 AM
November 14, 2006 Borrowed with Permission from the St. Paul Real Estate Blog, origional post 11/14/2006 Absorption Rates The math used to calculate absorption rates is simple. Add up the number of homes on the market, and then find how many homes were sold in the past 30 days. (Homes taken
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st paul: All REALTORS are not the same. - 11/12/06 03:45 PM
When I started in the business I worked with a company that I will call 'blue', we were taught that as brand new agents who had no experience we could get listings. We were taught, or shall I say required, to charge as much as the seasoned pros. We were told
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st paul: Pumpkin Fun - 10/20/06 06:50 AM
OK, Teresa Boardman, I'll enter your virtual pumpkin carving contest. I've never been very good at working the paint program, so hopfully I'll get a point or two for creativity. These are my St. Paul and Minneapolis Pumpkins. The first, representing the many fine St.Paul Irish establishments I love to frequent. The second, of
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st paul: Pictures - 09/21/06 06:28 AM
I met a delightful young woman last night who would like to buy her first home. Her price range is about 20% below the average price of a home in these parts. We met at a coffee shop and started looking at houses in our MLS. Many homes in her price range
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st paul: The buyers are coming back - 09/19/06 12:21 PM
I am noticing an uptick in showings here in St. paul. My friends in the mortgage business are busy and the freindly folks in title are telling me that they got a bunch of new orders this week. The way I see it we have about a six week window of
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