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2009
Springing forward is a bit of a let down when snow is still in the forecast. Springtime is one of my favorite times of year in Minnesota. It is the time of year when the snow melts and the ground thaws so quickly that the winter white world seems to change overnight into an array of green shades ...
03/07/2009
Did you know that you can see the properties that have been forfeited to Anoka County and available for sale right on the Anoka County website? Currently there are three properties available in communities spanning the county. One is to the north in Linwood, while another is located in the south...
03/06/2009
Okay the wolves never were in Hollywood as the television show was filmed on location in Minnesota but on a frigidly cold Saturday afternoon, a week or so before Christmas, my family and I took an opportunity and dropped by the Wildlife Science Center(WSC) to meet Truck and Growly Pants, stars o...
03/04/2009
Wise men say; only fools rush in...Wait a sec. I know that classic song is about falling in love. But since many home buyers do "fall in love" with a home and become a bit foolish, it applies.A few weeks ago, I was with a couple who went a bit gaga over a bank-owned foreclosure listed by one of t...
03/03/2009
If you haven't heard, the recently approved stimulus package had a wonderful provision for anyone buying their first home; An $8000 tax credit!Here are the things to know about the $8000 Tax Credit in a nutshell: The tax credit is for homebuyers buying their first home only. The money does not ha...
03/01/2009