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Working with the RE/MAX Results new iPhone app yesterday was just wonderful! Great information. The easiest real estate app to use I have ever seen. One touch away from information about any house or land for sale. A BIG COUP over the competition. Showing properties to a buyer yesterday was equally fun for them as we drove to different homes. They could look at homes around the house ...
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A Food Fundraiser for $40 - fare from Famous Dave's, Barrio, Country Cake Cupboard and Cafe and Arboretum Catering. Plus Surly and Summit beer and Crofut, Garvin Heights, Crow River, Forestedge and Indian Island Wineries. More info at MN Landscape Arboretum
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The Edina/Eden Prairie Law Enforcement Explorers Post 925 took home three trophies from the 16th Annual Minnesota Law Enforcement Exploring Conference last month in Duluth. Post 925 placed second in the Domestic Crisis competition and third in the Hostage Negotiations and Search and Arrest competitions. The Post is made up of 38 Edina and Eden Prairie students interested in law enforcement, ranging ...
I've heard it said several times lately, in reference to the driver's (generally unpleasant) experience on the few roundabouts that are out there. If it's true, we better learn!
You've driven by, and been annoyed by, all the construction surrounding the 169 and 494 interchange. Did you know when completed it will include a series of six roundabouts working in unison? ...
Happy to announce one of our residents, Kim Carlander, will be performing in "A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum". It runs June 10th through July 24th at the Jungle Theater located at 2951 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408.
We have seen Kim in previous plays and she is outstanding! She tells us this is hysterical!!
You can buy tickets online at http://www.jungletheater.com ...
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Every week Jane and I talk with people who are having trouble staying in their homes. Foreclosures are at a crisis level, but they can be avoided. If you know someone who is in financial distress, let them know they have options to avoid foreclosure!
It was a long time coming, but Spring seems to be getting a foothold in good, old MN. House purchase activity is also picking up, thanks to higher temps, lower river crests - and continued low interest rates. Currently FHA mortgage financing is going for 4.375% on a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage. For those of you who have been thinking about moving, check out the mortgage numbers - they are very competitve ...
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As quoted in the Washington Post, new construction of single family homes make up 80% of all home construction. Although new home construction fell in most areas of the U.S. it did increase in the Midwest by 32%. New home construction can provide 3 jobs for a year and generate up to $90,000 in taxes. The over all expectation for a housing recovery this year is still negative. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/new-home-construction-jumps-72-pct-in-march-as-spring-buying-season-approaches/2011/04/19/AFo7aW4D_story.html
Box Elder bugs are a nuisance in the fall and spring. They typically invade houses and nest under the siding on the south and west walls where it is the sunniest. The winged female will lay her eggs in the spring. They put off an unpleasant odor if crushed. And, can just be a pain. Click here how to get rid of box elder bugs. Or hire a professional exterminator. But take action; ...
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Have you seen this happen at Kowalski's or Cub Foods?