So here we are, on the brink of spring, spending more time than usual in our own four walls. As something of a homebody, I’m not finding it all that difficult (so far). I get to hang out with Jack...

Leverage my list and find a trustworthy pro! Last month, I shared recommendations for some of my favorite go-to financial folks. This month, as we start to visualize spring—and the projects we want...

Leverage my list and find a trustworthy pro! One of the things I enjoy most in life is connecting good people with other good people. Being a matchmaker, so to speak – not just between buyers and...

The Home Shopping Network (no, not that one)!  Do you tend to notice especially cool furniture, decor, and little treasures that people have in their homes? Same here. Inspiration is everywhere, and...

As you’ve probably heard, buying a house right now is a little bit crazy-town. Inventory in the Twin Cities in February was down 14% from 2018, ushering in another spring of multiple offers,...

Spring is here. How do I know? The rain, for one thing. Baseball on the radio, for another. And of course, listing frenzy. After the winter we’ve had, more than one friend has said, “That’s it! I’m...

How did your home fare during the sub zero plunge? I had amazing frost patterns on my windows. Fortunately, they were on the outside; many people experienced frost on the inside of panes, and frozen...

Buyers usually call me only when they’re ready to buy, but sellers usually call 3 to 6 months, sometimes even a year, before they actually want to sell. They usually say that they want to have time...

As rents increase and the availability of homes for sale in the Twin Cities stays historically low residents are looking for creative ways to increase the supply of affordable housing. One of those...

What it is Old Home Certified is a Realtor® designation offered exclusively by Preservation Alliance of Minnesota. To earn it, an agent has to take nine classes taught by experts in the fields of...

Buyers usually have a vision of the home they’re looking for….maybe it’s gorgeous period woodwork and built-ins, or a clean-lined mid-century modern vibe, or that magazine-spread kitchen with acres...

Have the kids finally flown the coop? Want to spend more time quality time with your family and friends than your vacuum cleaner? Love to travel? There are a lot of reasons to down-size, and the...

I’m a dog person. This is not to say I am not fond of cats—actually, I love them dearly—but my two rescue pups are my heart.   Why does this matter? If you’re looking for a home to share with the...

Do you spend hours on Zillow or Trulia, endlessly bookmarking homes you never actually go and see? Does the thought of discussing your finances make you want to reach for a bag of chips and the...

As the events of the last few years in the real estate industry show, people forget about the tremendous financial responsibility of purchasing a home at their peril. Here are a few tips for dealing...