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2019
When people buy a home, a number of factors influence their decision. The look of the home, as well as its size, layout, age, and proximity to amenities are all important, depending on the buyer.The local school district is a factor with significant influence. We've always known that good schools...
10/30/2019
What to Tell a SellerConsider conducting a prelisting inspection. It may cost your client $300 to $600, but it could well be worth it. “A lot of home inspectors will do what’s called a ‘walk-and-talk,’” says Reuben Saltzman, owner of Structure Tech Home Inspections in Minneapolis and a director o...
10/23/2019
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Open Floorplan: A Trend for Modern LivingThe phrase "open floor plan" when used in residential architecture refers to a house in which two or more traditional-use spaces have been joined to form a much larger space by eliminating some of the partition walls that normally divide rooms. This has b...
10/16/2019
You don’t want to mess around on a decision as big as the place you’re going to call home. When you buy a house, you’re making a long-term commitment to that house and everything that comes along with owning a home.How do you know when you’ve found a place that’s commitment-worthy? Sometimes, a p...
10/09/2019
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Cooler temperatures and pretty soon falling leaves serve as a reminder that the fall season is fast approaching. As the seasons change, so do our activities and home needs. Even though summer is not quite over yet, it’s a good time to do some seasonal maintenance to keep your home running smoothl...
10/02/2019