As the housing market turned a corner in 2013, house flippers contributed to the turn-around. Many investors in the Metro Area were able to purchase foreclosed homes for cents on the dollar, remodel the homes, then bring them back to the market. I recently viewed 8 properties with a client and 7 of the 8…read more
For years, the trend has been to design homes to the back of the house as we have become an auto-dominated society with front-loaded garages. Prior to the 1970s, a high percentage of homes constructed throughout Minnesota had front porches. However, that design trend faded as garages became larger and more emphasis was placed on…read more
Today’s link provided 10 ways homeowners can increase the energy efficiecy of thier homes. Although the energy efficiency tax credit expired with the new year, many improvements are worth pursuing as they will save money over the life of the home. In the upper Midwest, most homeowners seek to reduce their heating costs in the…read more
Here in Minnesota, we all know how much our energy bills can fluctuate due to the wide changes in climate. Heating and cooling your home accounts for nearly one-half of your total utility bills over the course of the year. There is still time left to take advantage of the $1,500 tax credit for energy…read more
