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2009
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The morning of Christmas eve, Muffin decided it would be a great time to sit on the new dining room table. It had been up for a couple of weeks and he never put a paw on it but there he was. So I removed him with a thump and swat...Moments later he returned with a very smug look. He was mocking m...
12/25/2009
In the December Monthly Skinny from the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® provides a snapshot of the Twin Cities real estate market as we wrap up 2009.Though there still are challenges in the upper brackets of the housing market, there has been a continued trend of recovery. Though we did...
12/22/2009
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Looking for a bargain on an acreage home in the Twin Cities north Metro? Think all the good deals are gone or won’t hit the market until next spring? Think again! Here are 10 BEAUTIES that JUST LISTED in Anoka County, Northern Washington County or Northern Ramsey County. Some of these deals are ...
12/19/2009
Yes the weather outside can be frightful on a cold Minnesota night when it snows and is below zero...but this year more than ever, those considering buying a home may not want to wait until the spring thaw. Whether you are considering a townhome in Hugo or White Bear Lake, a lake home on Forest L...
12/18/2009
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Some recipes just have to be a part of every Christmas in our Anoka County Minnesota home. Peanut Blossoms take forever to cool off but if you don't wait, the Kisses are smushed. So my kitchen counter is covered and while they cool, I always lose a few to the "tasters" in the family. Good thing...
12/16/2009
It is that time of year again. The holidays are upon us but the house hasn't sold. What should a seller do?At first inclination most sellers opt to withdraw their home from the market believing that the preoccupation with the holiday season puts few buyers in the market. While there is truth to t...
12/14/2009
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Sock Monkeys have a special place in my heart around the holidays. I have a niece who carried one around from the time she could walk. His name was Mr. Monkey and he was of traditional design. Well meaning people thought Mr. Monkey needed a friend but my niece hated the imposters. Flashforwar...
12/13/2009
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As we cruise into the cold of winter, we can take a few minutes to review how the fall market energized the Twin Cities real estate market as we view the November Monthly Skinny from the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS®. This month's Skinny examines how the Twin Cities was affected by th...
12/12/2009