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An important thing to consider when purchasing a home – LIGHT!

We live in Minnesota and I LOVE it here.  I am a big fan of winter sports and just being outside in the snow but the winter can get long and I treasure every sunny day that comes along during those winter months.  One thing that is very easy to overlook as you make your…

3 GREAT Reasons to look for YOUR HOME this FALL

1.  Neighborhoods look better in the Fall.  The snow is not covering the roofs and the ground yet so you can actually see the condition of the roof and the yard. 2.  It is cold enough for the furnace to kick in so you know right away if the heat works. 3.  According to the…

Liz was great to work with! We were searching for our first home to buy and it took us over a year. She was patient with us the whole time and gave us good suggestions. She’s also very timely and respectful. Thanks Liz!!

Thanks Wende and Doug!

We loved working with Liz while buying a vacation home in ST. Paul. As full time Vermonters shopping for a property we needed to work with someone reliable, responsive and diligent. Liz fit that bill and more. She clearly understood, and related to us, the area market conditions which made it easy for us to make…

Winter Party Ideas – Ice candles make it just a little bit fancy

We threw a small New Year’s party and many of the ideas would work for any winter themed party so I thought I would share them.  My favorite part is the ice candles.  They make a winter party just a little fancy & I like just a  little fancy so it works out. Just fill…

POST CHRISTMAS DAY 5 – Explore a new neighborhood

Neighborhoods throughout the metro areas are diverse and interesting.  You can learn so much about other cultures by spending time in areas you do not happen to pass by in your daily routine. Cedar Riverside Did you know that 45% of those who live in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood were born in another country? http://www.livemsp.org/neighborhoods/minneapolis-neighborhoods/103-cedar-riverside-/190-cedar-riverside-…

POST CHRISTMAS DAY 4 – Go out to Breakfast – let us know your favorite breakfast place!

There are so many breakfast places and with only 2 weekend days each week  it is hard to get out and enjoy a good breakfast.  Here are some of my favorite places for the perfect morning meal and I really like food so you might want to take note of these establishments. St. Paul The…

POST CHRISTMAS DAY 3 – Go skiing at Como Park or another ski hill or cross country trail

Como Park Skiing A great place for cross country or beginner downhill.  We took Sam to ski lessons there last year and it is perfect for learning and the price is right, $10 for kids $15 for adults and they have special Friday night skis as well, $50.00/family of 5.  They offer rental for both…

POST CHRISTMAS DAY 2 – Light Shows in the Cities – let me know your favorite!

Go to a light show in one of our great cities or tour them all!  I like to add food to most activities I do so I would add a fun dinner before heading to the lights – so many fabulous restaurants to enjoy – so little time.  I will have to do a post…