For those of you who follow my historic home series here on Active Rain, you should know by now that I have a passion for old homes and their history. Each week I post a photo of a home on Summit Avenue in St Paul with a little bit of information about it. We have many architectural styles here i
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06/29/2007
...well, a near foreclosure. I have been thinking about when I would finally sit down and write about my experience on almost going into foreclosure. In a way, it is a very personal experience that I never want to live through again. But at the same time, it is an important lesson for all to unde
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06/28/2007
This week we put an offer in on a home in Minneapolis. We've been looking for 5 months, and this is the first home we could see ourselves living in for many years. The seller has had her home on the market for exactly a year, and reduced the price $40,000....but it still hasn't sold. She bought a
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06/27/2007
...just what do you do? We rely so heavily on other service oreinted websites to help provide ways for us to promote ourselves, we can quickly forget that this could all go away overnight. I just lost what I consider an important way of displaying photos of the Twin Cities. I have been using Film
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06/26/2007
Here are even more things to consider before you buy a Luxury Home in Minneapolis!Most Luxury Owners do not Absolutely have to Sell - some might just be "fishing" and seeing who bites. Remember this when you make an offer for lower than list price and the seller rejects it. No Emotions Allowed -
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06/26/2007
Have you ever wanted to know what areas have appreciated the most in Minneapolis? Well, your dream has come true. One reason to love Realtors is that our organization is great at putting together market data for the public.Below you will find the local real estate markets for Hennepin County that
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06/23/2007
Your solution for Outfitting your Minneapolis home with the Perfect Lighting FixtureOne of the most difficult tasks of home design comes with the finishing touches. Choosing lighting fixtures can quickly become a headache. Size, orientation, finish, and design are just a few details that must be
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06/23/2007
Effective 8/1/2006 a seller of real property in Minnesota, before signing an agreement to sell or transfer real property that is located in an airport safety zone A, B,or C, will be required to disclose in writing to the buyer the existence of airport zoning regulations that affect the property.
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06/23/2007
If you are thinking about listing your home, know that Minnesota law has a couple requirements of the listing agreement. Here are a few things to look for:In Writing - all listing agreements must be in writing Legal Description - while in some cases the address might work, it is best to have the
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06/23/2007
More ideas on what to do before your next home purchase:Look beyond your Target Price - You might be looking for a home in the $5 million range, but if you are looking in an area other than where you currently live, you need to find an experienced luxury agent to help you understand market value
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06/21/2007
