The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends far beyond the homebuyer. AJ Barkley, Head of Neighborhood and Community Lending for Bank of America, says: “Achieving this goal can create a sense…
Category Archives: My TC Home
3BR ~ 1BA ~ 2 Car Garage Are you ready for an attached garage and a great school district? This home has been meticulously maintained! 3 Bedrooms and 1+ Bath on the main level. A large sunny living room! Beautiful hardwood floors. There is so much potential here with amazing square footage on the main…
3 Bedroom ~ 2 Bath ~ 2 Car Garage Fabulous location on highly sought after 11th Avenue in Hopkins. Walk to shops/restaurants on Mainstreet in Hopkins or enjoy the summer music in Central Park! Large kitchen with island, granite countertops & walk in pantry. HARD TO FIND tiled mudroom area as you as you enter…
Our neighborhood Halloween party started long before I lived in our neighborhood and I hope it always continues to be a tradition! Little princesses, pumpkins, bats, skeletons stop by my house on Halloween night to have some chili, and a mummy dog. What a great time to connect with neighbors! …
May Day! I did not know that was really even a thing until I lived in the neighborhood I live in now. Apparently, there is a great tradition of putting together baskets of flowers and/or treats to hang on a neighbor’s door. This year my neighbor made a sweet little door hanging for my son…
When I am sitting in a listing appointment and I ask the question, “Did you pull a permit for this?”, I often get shifty eyes and a . . .”well no, I did not want to spend the money on that”. I completely understand the thought behind wanting to save the money while you are…
Property Tax Value vs. Market Value I have had quite a few questions about property tax values as we are currently receiving our tax statements for 2014. The department of revenue has created a fact sheet to try to dispel the myths we believe about the link between property tax value and market value. They…
If you are looking for doors or windows for a remodel or building a shed/garage – this is a GREAT PLACE to try and look around – they have new and used. Located in NE Minneapolis on Marshall so pretty central location as well. http://www.siweklumber.com
Sam is so excited about the big event happening in our backyard this summer! This is his favorite house project to date. He has helped his Dad look through lots of different designs and they have come up with a great result. It is all designed and ready to build. . . .the most exciting…
For some reason no one EVER opens our entry closet to put their coat in there when they come to my house. Maybe it is because it is too hard to get to it when the front door is blocking it when it is open or maybe (according to my friend Nora) people are scared…