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Rising home prices helped lift 1.7 million homes above water in 2012 according to a report released by real estate data and technology firm CoreLogic. As of December 31st, one in every five homes were still underwater. CoreLogic believes that another 5% increase in home values would lift an additional 1.8 million homes into positive equity. Home owners who were thinking about selling held off because ...
Anyone that talks to me knows that I love my job but growing up I had a few dream occupations that may surprise you. I actually still possess a little book from my school years that had a picture of me from each grade and a place where I could fill in information like the names of my friends and activities. Some of the plans that I carefully wrote in the book for my future occupation included ...
In my office mail, I received a letter and certificate from RE/MAX CEO Margaret Kelly thanking me for five years of service to RE/MAX. My first thought was, wow, five years! I switched to RE/MAX Results after nine years as a Realtor. All change is hard but sometimes making the decision is the hardest part. I haven't regretted one day as a RE/MAX agent. I ...
I held my 10th annual pumpkin giveaway on October 13th at Cal's Market in Savage. It was a wonderful time! Cal's was the perfect spot because they have an enclosed greenhouse so the rain didn't dampen the events. They had an inflated haunted forest, a hay maze to wander through, animals to feed and of course, lots of pumpkins and food. The best part ...
The leaves are turning vibrant shades of gold, red and orange in Minnesota signaling to many families that its time to head out the apple orchards for their annual apple picking adventures. This was my first time going with my family and I am definitely going to make it a yearly tradition.
We went to Deardorff Orchards and Vineyards in Waconia. The drive out to this western ...
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Sellers always ask me what they can do to have their house sell faster and at the best possible price. Here are a five low cost tips that that I suggest for preparing your home for sale.#1 Make the most of that first impression- I advise owners to clean or paint their front doors, update landscaping and take care of the yard and walkways. Make buyers feel welcome and show them that the home has been ...
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Stop by Apple Valley's Firestation #1 at 15000 Hayes Road on Saturday, September 15th for a delicious bowl of Booya (stew) and games for the whole family. This annual event is a fundraiser for the Apple Valley Firefighter's Relief Association. There will also be a raffle for some great prizes. This fun event draws many Apple Valley residents as well as those from neighboring communities. ...
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On Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 9:30am Lakeville will have their annual Who Done it Hike. This free event for all ages is all about collecting clues, gathering information and solving mysteries, while walking the trails at Ritter Farm Park. If you solve the mystery, you’ll have a chance to guess “who done it.” For those who guessed correctly, there will be another mystery. Pack ...
Walking into a dorm room, generally all you see is a bunk bed and cinderblock walls. It is difficult to turn this small space into something "homey". But with these little tip, you can turn your dorm room into a cozy getaway.
Find as many storage spaces as possible. When you have a small space it is important to keep things in storage. A great idea is to store bins underneath the bed. Stacking ...
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Rosemount's annual festival begins on Friday, June 20th and runs through June 29th. Leprechaun Days has existed in some form since the 1950s and has developed into a wonderful community event with many family-friendly activities. The Leprechaun theme was chosen to honor the many original settlers of Rosemount that came from Ireland.
Highlights of the 10 day festival include the Bluegrass ...