Celebrate Difference Makers There are many articles written each Christmas about the tens of thousands of people who live on the streets or in shelters. Most have some explanation as to why people are suffering and some offer ideas for social change that will correct the injustice that is taking Read More
That Place Is Over Priced – But I Like It
OVER PRICED? Only if that’s what you pay……………….. I think everyone knows this is a Seller’s market. There is less inventory then there is demand. Many Sellers are pushing up the asking price of their home trying to glean a few more dollars. This is understandable. Some Sellers have gotten Read More
Seniors On The Move
Change Doesn’t Just Happen Printed with permission of SRES.ORG Moving across the country is challenging, but when it includes frail, elderly parents, it becomes exponentially harder. It’s why those who have gone through the process with a loved one suggest getting an early start, having a handle on the to-dos, Read More
Home Is Where The Heart Is
I looked for the origin of the quote “Home Is Where The Heart Is” It was none other than Pliny The Elder. (Not to be confused with Pliny The Younger) Who? That’s what I said. Turns out old Pliny was, among other things, was an author during the first century Read More
LET THIS NOT BE OUR WINTER OF DISCONTENT
For those of us that live near or north of latitude 44.986656 (Minneapolis) the winter is mostly dark and on the cool side. While the days to begin to lengthen after Christmas the temperatures can hang at below zero for extended periods. You will generally find folks hunkered down inside Read More
Can’t breakout, make it a place to be “in”
The recent periods of “Pandemic Prison” may have you climbing the walls and looking for something (anything) to change. While the internet can be a great resource it can also provide a tsunami of ideas that may break the bank and leave you exhausted. Perhaps a shortlist of ideas will Read More
Was 2020 Really A S#!T Show?
It certainly has been an eventful year. A global pandemic that has caused many not just to social distance but to socially isolate. Political division that many feels is unprecedented. Social unrest that has and is shaking some of the very foundational institutions in our country. Will anyone look back Read More
Christmas 2020 – It’s not missing you
The word Christmas comes from Middle English Cristemasse, which in turn comes from Old English Cristes-messe, literally meaning Christ’s Mass. Regardless of the “official” meaning of the word, the Christmas season holds many memories. Bright twinkling lights, pine trees, nativity scenes, crisply wrapped gifts, overwhelming tables of food, Christmas carols, Read More
Show them the money
First things First You MUST have money or something of value to buy real estate. There I said it. No getting around the fact that you will need to have access to money (or something of value) to trade the Seller for deed to their property. Sellers will usually reject offers Read More
Thankful for 2020? What?
It is almost here, the end of 2020. A year filled with change and “new normal” Who knew, right? I vaguely remember mentions of Corona Virus and the late-night TV jokes about too many Coronas would give anyone a “virus” or at a minimum make you sick. Thankful for 2020? Read More
Did you get winterized? There may still be time
With a brief respite in our weather you still have time to do that pesky pre-winter maintenance that you may missed. But the clock is ticking so get with it!! Disclaimer: This list is not intended to be all inclusive nor will the suggestions apply to all circumstances or home Read More
Home Buying Stress – Who Needs It?
Stop the stress is home buying with great preparation. Low inventories and the probability of multiple offers can cause more than a little stress when you are searching for your new home. If you want to de-stress the home buying process, it doesn’t matter if you are a first-time buyer or Read More
If the Price Isn’t Right, Make An Offer
THIS HOUSE IS OVER PRICED? Only if that’s what you pay……………….. I think everyone knows this is and has been a Seller’s market for sometime. There is less inventory then there is demand. The law of supply and demand are pushing up the prices. A look at the data from Read More