sell a home in twin cities: Is Radiant Heat for My Home? - 09/18/15 04:07 AM

Before the air turns blustery here in the Twin Cities, let’s discuss heat. A lot of research money is being put into developing alternative forms of heat for homes. Most people have either a furnace that uses forced air or electricity for heat, or radiator/steam heat, or some form of a woodburning system. Many have a combination of woodburning and one of the previously mentioned systems.
 
One form of heating that is getting a lot of attention these days is radiant heat. Radiant heat means that instead of forcing warm air or steam into a space to heat it, the heat is … (1 comments)

sell a home in twin cities: Check Your Home for Radon - 09/13/15 10:44 PM

One thing that you will want to check if you are buying a home in the Twin Cities area is the radon level. According to Wikipedia, Radon is “a chemical element with the symbol Rn and atomic number 86. It is a radioactive, colorless, odorless, tasteless noble gas, occurring naturally as a decay product of radium.” 
That sounds way scarier than it actually is. Most Radon is dissipated into the outside air and becomes harmless. In the average home, the level is 1.3 picocuries per liter of air (pCi/l), and not considered to be a dangerous level by the EPA. If the … (1 comments)

sell a home in twin cities: I Just Bought a Home - What is Deductible on My Taxes? - 08/14/15 04:29 AM

You are in the process of buying a new home for your family. There are MANY costs that are added when you are the buyer or seller. Since you are the Buyer, did you know that you can deduct some of the expenses that you pay when you finally close? Yes, there are tax advantages for home ownership, and I am going to share them with you.
Points – If you pay any points for getting your new mortgage, you can deduct the dollar amount on your taxes. What are points? When you obtain a new mortgage, there is usually a … (2 comments)

sell a home in twin cities: A Time to Celebrate our Dads - 06/19/15 01:22 AM

This weekend is the time when we celebrate our Dads and all that they do for us. Have you decided what you will be doing? A Sporting Event, Special brunch/dinner or just hanging out, whatever you choose to do to celebrate Father’s Day, make it all about him. Here are a few ideas that might spark your interest:
 
·         Stone Arch Bridge Festival – June 20 – 21 on the Minneapolis Riverfront. Over 250 artists, 3 performance stages, Family art activities, there is bound to be something that everyone in the family will like. A great event for the whole family. 
·         Father’s … (0 comments)

sell a home in twin cities: June Events - 05/29/15 01:12 AM

June is here, and this month we officially kick off summer. Are you ready to have some fun with the family? Here are a few events going on in June for you to enjoy.
If you are a music lover – there are a variety of parks to enjoy music and the outdoors. Visit this website to find a park near you.
If you are looking for a day of Family Fun in a Christian environment – head to the Joyful Noise Family Fest at the National Sports Center. This event is taking place on June 5 & 6, and the artist lineup … (1 comments)

sell a home in twin cities: 4 Tips for Your Lawn - 04/23/15 11:18 PM
Being outdoors makes everyone happy, and you want to enjoy your time outside. I’m sure you also take pride in making sure that your lawn looks your best, but not without hard work, time, and money. Here are a few tips that might help you keep your lawn green and plush. Spring Maintenance – What this means is that after a harsh winter, your soil needs additional support. Now is the time to clean, fertilize, and mow your yard to ensure that it gets an early start to grow healthy and strong.
·         Address problem areas early – this can add stress … (1 comments)

sell a home in twin cities: Money and Springtime - 04/19/15 11:55 PM

Tax Season is officially over! If you did not file your taxes, I sure hope that you DID file your extension paperwork. If you did file, did you get a refund, or owe Uncle Sam money? I am going to share with you a few tips on how you can save more money in the springtime. Saving now = more $$$ in the future. Are you ready?
•           Stock Up on Frozen Foods – If you have a deep freezer at your home, you can stock up on frozen foods that you will use when Mr. Winter comes. Many grocery stores … (2 comments)

 
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Knows the market and pricing. Very timely returning calls and email. Very courteous and checks in to update and see if anything needed. Sold home in ... more
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