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By Robert Vegas Bob Swetz, Las Vegas Henderson Homes for Sale
(Realty ONE Group)
Comments 21
Happy Father's Day - 4 Generations of Swetz's Well here is a priceless photograph taken at Knife Lake in Mora Minnesota around 1992.Robert "Vegas Bob" Swetz on the far left, my grandfather Steven Swetz in the middle, my father Robert Swetz Sr pointing at the camera on the far right and my son Jef...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 11
I was watching the news they talked about permit parking. This is not a free permit.You would need to get a permit for visitors. This is just  not what I want my clients to deal with.But it seems to be a way of life. So, living in the rural areas allows you to park where ever there is an open spo...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 9
So you want to receive great customer service.Well there is one thing you need to do.We have all seen the person that has yelled at the person they are asking help from. So here it is...1. smile2. nicely explain your situation.3. be patient4. DON'T YELL5. Remember the store has policies.  (polici...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 8
Boating a a great warm weather fun.Load up the boat and go fishing.or maybe skiing.Some like to pull an inner tube of sort with people on them.What ever the activity boating is fun.But it is also one of the injury activity.The ball on the back of he vehicle causes a lot of pain!So much so that a ...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 2
I hear people talk ab out college all the time.How far in debt they are.There is a segment of the population that needs help.The trades.Electrician.Plumbers.CarpentersMasonry.and a lot more.These are had work jobs that will py very very well and not cause you to borrow 10's of thousands.Many buil...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 7
This morning I was out and about just to look at the area.Needed some inspiration for a few new photo's.The sun was just  coming over the horizon.I found the public access and stopped top watch.  What a great way to start the weekend off.Make it a fun one.

By Joseph Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Mortgages Unlimited, Inc)
Comments 0
Minneapolis, MN:  Looking to purchase a home in the near future?  The lack of down payment is a big hurdle for many people. But did you know you can use a gift for down payment? Most loan programs allow for a gift for either some, or all of your homes down payment, including FHA loans and convent...

By Vern Eaton, Realtor 651-674-7449
Comments 6
Last evening and through the early morning hours, Mother Nature    did it's est to keep us awake.Don't get me wrong, I love a nice thunder storm, BUT the damage has been very costly.The biggest is from large branches falling on vehicles and homes.Nothing like a tornado, but still an issue for som...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 4

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 7
There is a big safety concern for the 4th.Explosive materials.We seem to love LOUD BANGS!!!!It matter none if it is ground level or several hunddred feet in the air.And a lot of money is spent on these devices n the name of fun.But there is one study that you sould know about... 

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 4
 The 4th of July is coming fast and there will be a lot of travelers.Even with the 4th being in the middle of the week.The nice thing you can take 2 days off and 5 off in a row.Road construction will be a major issue for t hose going North on I 35 towards the north shore and Duluth.The bridge ove...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 13
Animals are funny.We see all kinds of things in our rural setting.I was checking out a farm and I interrupted the chickens while they were eating.I thought no big deal...they eat all the time.We, I guess this old hen thought different for if looks could kill...   Looking to get out of the pavemen...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 12
The totally  unrealistic interest rates for home loans is going up.The Fed has been watching and warning that the  rates will be going in up.This week I had a client ask if rates were coming down anytime soon.Rates ave been at historic lows for several years now.Setting on the fence now will only...

By Joseph Metzler, Sr Loan Officer
(Mortgages Unlimited, Inc)
Comments 1
Home shopping? Get Pre-Approved First Minneapolis, MN: People often make the mistake of starting a home search without knowing what they actually qualify for. Falling in love with a $400,000 home and finding out you qualify for $200,000 can be heartbreaking. Thinking a loan approval will be easy...

By Shar Sitter, Home Staging and Redesign Minneapolis/ St. Paul, M
(Rooms With Style)
Comments 3
I know the kitchen is the most important room in the house but the mudroom and laundry room get so much traffic and use that most people don't want them to be dingy.Renovating these rooms may not be on the top of a homeowner's list but I have to say that it can not only make you happy as a homeow...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 20
The debate on global warming is rampant. People have drawn lines in the sand and it is a hot topic. But, now there is proof positive that it is real. WE have  all see the progression. Don't believe it? Scroll down and then tell me it is not real.            

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 15
Rural living for me is the only living.But there is a lot to do...I mow over an acre of grass. For most in town people that would be cuttingthe lawn for 5-6 houses at least. There are driveways to take care of.Weeds to kill.Some tree cutting and or trimming may be in order.Many people have some k...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 8
I love the rural living...in case you didn't know.You never know what may come into view.The other day, these two swallowtail butterfly's were fluttering around my yard.After 15 minutes I gave up trying to catch them both siting still.I had to take them on the fly. 

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 8
It is wonderful time of the year.Here in North Branch, Mn the flowers are blooming.The birds are chirping and the your are coming in to the world.Our Peonies are in full bloom right now.When I was very young I would call these beautiful flowers...Pee on my knees.Don't ask !

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 3
Living in the country, we get all kinds of visitors.Some are very welcome and others are not so much.some can fit right in and others will destroy what ever they can. Tonight it was the former WE have 4-5 of thiese bunnnies running in our yard.They leave the wife's flowers alone and they have sta...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 9
This blog has no solid political agenda.It has no platform in which it is going to push.It looks to hold no power or office.  I'M NOT A DEMOCRAT              ORREPUBLICAN... I belong to the...COCKTAIL PARTY!!!   So raise a glass and toast those not smart enough to choose the correct party!!!  

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 5
Our personal lives are much like our business lives.Much of what we do and say holds true to our lives and business,So, think about this for a second... Before you talk...LISTEN. Before your act...THINK. Before you pray...FORGIVE. Before you give up...TRY!!!!! Take this with you every day along w...

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 7

By William Feela, Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
(WHISPERING PINES REALTY)
Comments 10
It has happened before to most all of us.We make some toast, butter it and maybe put on some jam.Then we drop it.  chancs are great that it iwll land jam side down. Take a cat and drop it and it will always land on it's feet. Now, take and strap that toast to the back of the cat and drp it.Which ...

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