Tyghre Collentine's (tyghre29) Blog

 tyghre.com I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stout, where I studied Management and Marketing. I’ve been a life-long resident of the Twin Cities and currently I reside in Uptown, Minneapolis. In my free time, I can be found running around the lakes, taking a stroll with my beloved dog ...

First of all, thank you to all of those that commented on my blog, "I need website help," I took your comments to heart and hopefully created a great website.  And now, the time has finally arrived, my website is almost complete. It's colorful, to the point, and hopefully useful.   tyghre.comAnd ...

Nothing gets you into the holiday spirit like a feast with family and friends. But recent recalls and front page headlines (due to E. coli concerns) remind us that food safety basics should never be neglected. So, I put together some tips and resources to help make your holiday meals safe and hea...

New Listing YTD: 1486 Homes Sold YTD: 478 Average Sales Price: $379,763 Percentage of List Price: 96.1% Average Days on Market: 154   Numbers are based on the Minneapolis Association of Realtor October 2007 report..   If your house is on the market, how do you stack up? In the Uptown-Lakes area ...

If green is your color and your desire for your new home, then I suggest you take a list at the following questions when your out on your next house hunting adventure.                                                                                     1. Has the home been certified for energy ef...

Here are some great tips to help you save some money on your next heating bill.  Inspect Your Insulation Since warm air rises, the single most effective way to save on heating is to have adequate attic insulation. Plug the Gaps Outside The next step in keeping your house cozy is to keep cold air...

Calling all coffee lovers! Wake up this Saturday, November 17th  and head on over to the 18th Annual Coffee Festival located at the historic Calhoun Square, in Uptown, Minneapolis, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Enjoy over 20 freshly-brewed coffee samples, live music, fortune reading, and stand-up pe...

  It's that time of year again, time to give gifts to your family, friends and clients.  Here's a list of inexpensive gifts to give this holiday season. I hope this list inspires you, remember it's not the amount of money you spend, by the thought thats behind the gift!   Here's a few of my favor...

How's your monthly e-newsletter working for you?  I've only sent out one so far (only been in the business for three months!) and I've seem to be getting a pretty good response from my sphere!  I was wondering though, what type of information do you put in your e-newsletter? Do you get a good res...

I'm in the stages of building my website and I'm about ready to pull all my hair out.  I've been doing my research and looking at my competitors (that's all of you) and I can't decided where to draw the line. I have a few questions for you: Is it best to have a lot of information so they can get ...