minnesota home stager: This is a Great Safety Tip!
- 07/29/09 02:06 AM
Tell your parents, your children, your friends, your clients, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.
Next time you come home for the night and you start to put your keys away, think of this: It's a security alarm system that you probably … (20 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Real Estate Proverbs in the Bible
- 11/22/08 03:28 PM
Proverbs 20:14 -
"Its no good, its no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
Proverbs 23:10 & 22:28 -
Do not move an ancient boundary stone
Proverbs 10:9 -
The man of integrity walks securely but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.
Proverbs 11:13 -
A gossip betrays a confidence but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
Proverbs 14:1 -
A wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down
Proverbs 24:3-4-
By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; … (24 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Selling Lower & Selling Slower
- 11/22/08 01:33 PM
Homes are selling but they are not selling for as high a price nor are they selling as quickly. Does that sound familiar in your area?
As a home stager with Re$ale Design & Home Staging, I know at least a partial solution to the problem. In order for your home to sell better and faster than those of the competitions' it needs to be properly presented and be priced competitively, from the start. A home that shows well both outside and inside is going to get offers. When prospective buyers make an emotional connection with the home - … (14 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Did You Know This About Sarah Palin?
- 11/03/08 06:18 AM
Question: What is America's first line of missile interceptor defense that protects the entire United States? Answer: 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard.
Question: What is the ONLY National Guard unit on permanent active duty? Answer: 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska National Guard
Question: Who is the Commander in Chief of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion of Alaska's National Guard?
Answer: Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska
Question: What U.S. governor is routinely briefed on highly classified military issues, homeland security, and counter terrorism? Answer: Governor Sarah Palin, Alaska
Question: What U.S. governor has a higher classified security … (19 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Minnesota Home Stager Report - The Garden of Eatin'
- 10/30/08 04:27 AM
Heritage Assembly of God in Baxter, Minnesota is again sponsoring The Great Candy Adventure. The year's title is THE GARDEN OF EATIN'. The cost is $2 per child and the ages are Pre-school through 6th grade. All Pre-schoolers must be accompanied by an adult. The date is Friday, October 31 from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. There will be the ever popular extreme inflatable games, special activities for Pre-schoolers, food and fun fun fun. No scary, evil or violent costumes will be admitted.
If you do not believe that candy grow on trees, come see for yourself. Attendance … (17 comments)
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minnesota home stager: The Apple Pie House
- 10/26/08 10:34 AM
Most buyers are looking for a well-maintained house in apple pie order. They will be looking to buy as much house as they can get and still leave a little dough for changes to adapt things to their personal taste. That doesn't mean that they will be looking to dive right into major home improvements, because they won't. The down payment on your home will take most of their savings. After the monthly mortgage payments, taxes and insurance, there is no room in their budget for major repairs. Many buyers today will not consider a house that needs remodeling and … (13 comments)
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minnesota home stager: His Justice Can Not Sleep Forever
- 10/16/08 07:46 AM
Chuck Norris is a pretty cool guy. His shows had family oriented content, you clearly knew who the bad guys and the good guys were and the good guys always won. He is a conservative Hollywood star with 40 years in the business. He expresses concern about how the pool of conservative "tough guys" seems to be drying up in Hollywood. He also states that there are those like actor Gary Sinise and others who have been meeting quietly in restaurants and private homes, forming a loose-knit network of entertainers who share common beliefs like supporting U.S. troops and traditional … (15 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Art is What You Make Others See.
- 10/13/08 10:06 AM
Staging is an art form. In viewing a prospective house to purchase, only ten percent of buyers can see what it could be. The other ninety percent can only see what is there. When a stager is able to convey how a family could live in the house - it is art. When a stager is able to demonstrate to others a lifestyle, cozy family times around the fireplace or reading a favorite book on the deck in the lazy days of summer - we have art. Can anyone create art - of course! Are some masterpieces and others quite elementary … (10 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Minnesota's State Fish
- 09/09/08 04:21 PM
If you ask most fishing people in the Brainerd Lakes area what their favorite fish to catch is, they will tell you the Walleye. They make great eating and are good fighters on the end of a line. I am not much for fishing, but I agree on the eating part. Several area restaurants serve Walleye dinners.
Walleye are named for their big white eyes. Adult walleye are 13 to 20 inches long. Walleye weigh an average of 1 to 3 pounds, although some may weigh 10 pounds or more. Walleye can live 10-20 years. Walleye have sharp teeth. … (11 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Minnesota Home Stager Report - You've Got them, Did You Keep Them? #3 in the series
- 09/09/08 03:09 AM
In my previous blogs in this series, Curb Appeal is Not A Myth and After The Call, I addressed the value of your on-line listing and the "first glance" impression of the property. Let us rewind this blog back to where the potential buyer arrives on the scene due to your excellent directions and prominently & permanently displayed address markers. Your For Sale sign in the yard helps them find it as well. However these do tend to disappear, are usually unattractive and do not add to the intrinsic value of the property. At first glance, the prospective … (6 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Minnesota Home Stager Report - After the Call - #2 in the Series
- 08/29/08 05:30 AM
In Virtual Curb Appeal is Not a Myth, I discussed the MLS listing photos. Now a potential buyer has made the call to see a listing. If they are like me, they will meet you there. On the way, they will observe the neighborhood, traffic, parks, schools, etc. All of these things are out of your control - it
is what it is. Now, they have found the right house due to your excellent instructions and the address being prominently and permanently displayed on the maibox, fire number marker or the front door. All under your control! Realtors' For Sale … (12 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Minnesota Home Stager Report - Virtual Curb Appeal is NOT A Myth - #1 in the Series
- 08/27/08 12:09 PM
According to the National Association of Realtors, 75% of people on the market to purchase a home begin their search on the Internet. Other sources put this figure closer to 85%. It is only logical to determine then that exterior photos of your listing can instantly determine if buyers will take a second look. Virtual curb appeal is a reality. Patchy unkempt lawns. peeling paint and poor or no photos will lose you potential buyers. With so many houses for sale in any given neighborhood, it is crucial to invest dollars and or sweat. to get lookers inside the website. … (5 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Gelato in Minnesota? Ya Betcha!
- 08/14/08 11:09 AM
Minnesota is a dairy state and we all know the best places to get a scoop or a sundae. But gelato, you have to go to Italy, don't you? Minneapolitans are getting acquainted with the chilly treat, thanks to three enterprising brothers - Tim, Todd and Mike Pellezzer. They opened two Italian scoop shops in Minneapolis named Sebastian Joe's in honor of their grandfather who practiced the art form in the Old Country.
There are many new flavors that Grandpa Joe never tried : banana yogurt, grapefruit-Campari sorbet and the favorite of most, Pavarotti. The Pavarotti mixes gourmet ice … (16 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Minnesota Home Stager Report - Dining in China
- 08/14/08 04:25 AM
Some of my friends are in China at the Olympics. What fun I think and here I am in Minnesota. Then they send photos - I feel even worse, I am missing all the fun and the beauty. I watched the opening ceremonies on TV and was struck by the artistry and the cohesiveness of all the performers. Their trim figures, glowing complexions and their endurance and flexibility.What do they eat , that gives them such strength?
Then I get more photos, which I am posting here. I love Minnesota and the food that we eat. I can watch … (18 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Minnesota Home Stager Report - The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
- 08/02/08 10:44 AM
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly- which one of these terms best describe your property? If it is going on the market - the bad and the ugly need to change. I know change is hard and sometimes painful, but it is for the best.
You see, prospective buyers have the power to choose. They will not choose the ugly with its outdated rust shag carpet, dark faux wood paneling and blue toilet. Why should they, when they can choose a pristine updated move- in ready good?
Surely they won't choose the bad, with a leaky … (9 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Brainerd Hosting Public Meeting on K-12 Education
- 06/11/08 05:21 AM
The Washington Educational Services Building at 804 Oak Street in Brainerd will be the site of the Minnesota House K-12 Education Finance Division meeting. The public Brainerd meeting on June 16, 2008, co-chaired by Representative John Ward will include a K-12 education finance update.
Representative Mindy Greiling, chair of the K-12 Education Finance Division stated her pleasure at the short term relief that has been slated by the Legislature The Brainerd school system, like many others in the state, has seen a number of reductions in staff and programming. Various efforts are underway to raise funds to keep … (2 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Minnesota Home Stager Report - Ride Safe, Minnesota
- 04/22/08 03:00 AM
According to a recent Minnesota DNR survey, the typical ATV rider is a Caucasian male in his mid-40's with some college or technical training. This man is most often employed full time, with an income of more that $50,000 and an average family size of 2.8. In most cases he has not completed a DNR ATV safety course.
The DNR Enforcement Education Program Coordinator, Capt. Mike Hammer, said "Recent DNR statistics show a decline in youth-involved incidents, largely due to safety training requirements for those age 16 and under. It's the adults who have not completed training who are most … (2 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Minnesota Home Stager Report - Governor's Fishing Opener in The Brainerd Lakes
- 04/07/08 06:58 AM
Lisa Paxton, Brainerd Lakes Chamber CEO thinks that hosting the Governor’s Fishing Opener will give the Brainerd Lakes Area a long term pay off. "The governor's fishing opener will be a real boost," Paxton said "It's really an opportunity to capture a couple hundred media for an entire Brainerd lakes experience." Carol Altepeter, governor fishing opener event coordinator and regional manager at the Minnesota Office of Tourism in Brainerd, said from past experiences the opener brings in $600,000 conservatively from immediate media exposure. The boost to the area's economy through a strong tourism season is expected as media representatives … (0 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Minnesota Principal Whimps Out and Cancels National Heroes Tour
- 04/05/08 04:58 AM
A national tour featuring decorated veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan didn't stop at Forest Lake Area High School as planned, after school leaders abruptly canceled the visit. According to the Veterans for Freedom website, the National Heroes Tour "is about supporting our troops, honoring their commitment and rallying the country to complete the missions in Iraq and Afghanistan." Forest Lake High School principal Steve Massey says he canceled the planned appearance by the Vets for Freedom tour at the school because he didn't want politics in the classroom. But the cancellation itself was apparently a response to political … (5 comments)
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minnesota home stager: Beat It - Then Eat It
- 03/22/08 04:17 PM
You prepare this the night before and all you have to do is put it in the oven.
Scrambled Egg Casserole
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup American cheese,shredded
1 cup cubed ham
1/4 cup green onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 dozen eggs, beaten
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 1/4 cups soft bread crumbs
To make the cheese sauce, melt butter, blend in flour and cook for one minute. Gradually stir in milk; cook until thick. Add salt, pepper, and cheese; stir until cheese melts. Set aside. Saute ham, mushrooms and green onion in three tablespoons … (16 comments)
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Tell your parents, your children, your friends, your clients, everyone you run across. Put your car keys beside your bed at night. If you hear a noise outside your home or someone trying to get in your house, just press the panic button for your car. The alarm will be set off, and the horn will continue to sound until either you turn it off or the car battery dies.
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