This post pertains only to real estate in Minnesota. If there is one thing that homes buyers and sellers are hesitant about, it’s signing documents with a real estate agent upon first meeting. Although real estate agents are now ranked above, among others, Members of Congress in honesty/ethics in professions, buyers and sellers are still wary about signing documents when […]
Archives for 2012
We Owe You An Apology
September 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We owe a big apology for the service outages experienced last week that may have impacted the viewing of property listings. During this time period, listing photos for some Minnesota listings were not displaying properly. Work was completed around the clock with involved parties to correct the errors as quickly as possible. We are truly […]
Dog Adoption- Man’s Best Friend & The Journey To His Forever Home
September 20, 2012 by 1 Comment
As I mentioned previously, I am a dog person. I’d like to think I was a dog person before I had my first dog. As a child, my parents wouldn’t allow me and my brother to get a dog. Mom and Dad would say we couldn’t handle the responsibility, which was a fair point. […]
Increase Your Functional Space By Deleting The Dining Room
September 7, 2012 by 1 Comment
Based on my previous posts, you can tell that I’m big on usable and functional spaces in your home. One of the bigger wastes of space I see in houses today is the formal dining room. Very few families dine formally these days. The modern kitchen features an open floor plan and is generally the […]
Is This A Craigslist Scam?
September 4, 2012 by 2 Comments
First off, I haven’t posted in a few weeks and for that I apologize. It was a super busy August, but no excuses. Now down to business, I felt obligated to write on the following topic because I’ve receive two calls in the last week asking, “Is this ‘for rent’ ad a Craigslist Scam“? Unfortunately, the […]
The Psychology of Homeownership Post-Recession
July 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Understanding the mind set of today’s buyers and sellers is critical for today’s Realtor. Fully comprehending why a person wants to sell or buy a home is a key factor in the relationship a real estate agent builds with their clients. For many, homeownership is the pinnacle of the American Dream so it is important to explore […]
Where Are The 4th of July Fireworks?
July 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Northern Minnesota Fireworks Duluth, Minnesota Fireworks Visit Bayfront Festival Park during the Independence Day Celebration! Duluthians and visitors alike will enjoy this FREE community celebration. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. and music will begin at 5:00 p.m. and play until 10:00 p.m. Music by: Big Wave Dave and the Ripples; Lake City Smokin Section and Martin Zeller – Tribute […]
Duluth Flood Damages More Than Roads
July 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The 2012 Duluth MN flood may have victimized more than roads and basements. Last night I saw this tweet: https://twitter.com/wdiowirt/status/219211552077774848 The backbone of Duluth’s economy, the tourism industry, reportedly took a $3 million hit since the late June floods. Duluth’s tourism organizations are trying to get the word out to target markets that Minnesota’s premiere tourist destination is “open […]
No Space? No Problem.
June 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
Small bedroom? Efficiency apartment? Having trouble organizing your life in small living areas? In years past these snug living situations had confined it’s inhabitants to either settling for comfort or functionality. Luckily, with the innovations in the home spaces industry you can have both without feeling compromised. By maximizing storage spaces and utilizing multi-purpose furniture, you can take these spaces from cramped to revamped. […]
Carpet vs. Laminate – Non-Bank Breaking Flooring Options
May 28, 2012 by 1 Comment
If you’re looking to replace your flooring on a tight budget, there many options available to you. Two solid options include carpeting and laminate. Pricing for both laminates and carpeting are competitive with each other and each have distinct advantages and disadvantages. Laminates Laminates are great for kitchens, baths, living rooms and any other room in your home. […]
