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Greetings!
Although it's always a little sad to see summer pass us by, fall feels warm and welcoming. Kids are back to school and it's a time to reschedule and bring order to our lives. Soon we'll feel a chill in the air. The start of the fall season typically brings many changes, and it's a great time to consider buying or selling a home. The market is only getting better, and I am always here to assist you with any of your housing needs. Please feel free to contact me at your convenience ~ phone, email or text!
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September home-maintenance checklist
 By Anne Erickson
Ever wake up in early September and notice that the air smells different? School begins, days get shorter, and a sense of responsibility begins to creep up on most of us. We've always wondered why "fall cleaning" isn't as popular as "spring cleaning." The air on brisk September mornings inspires us to dutifully button up the home in preparation for cooler days and longer nights.
Add weatherstripping to doors and windows
Weatherstripping can be plastic, foam, felt or metal; its job is to seal small gaps, keeping moisture and cold air outside where they belong. Look around your doors and windows: Is the weatherstripping torn or missing? This can become expensive if ignored. On doors, make sure the bottom seal is working properly - there are many sweeps, gaskets and thresholds designed to seal this gap. Doors generally need weatherstripping in their jambs as well. Adhesive-backed foam pads are easy to install for this purpose. Newer, energy-efficient windows generally don't require added weatherstripping, but if your windows are older, weatherstripping can keep drafts at bay and energy costs down.
Check storm windows
If you have storm windows that are cracked or dirty, repair and clean them now - prior to autumn installation.
Fight winter with plywood
Find a couple of scrap sheets of plywood and set them aside. When the weatherman predicts a cold snap, set the boards against the exterior basement vents on whichever side of your house bears the brunt of your prevailing weather patterns. This bit of scrappiness could help prevent frozen pipes. Be sure to remove the boards once the weather warms up - those vents are there for a reason.
Insulation speculation
This is a good time to check the condition of insulation and see if you need more, especially if you live in an older home. You can purchase unbacked or loose-fill insulation if you are just beefing up what is already there. If you are adding batted insulation to a spot that has none, remember that the foil-backed side is the vapor barrier, and it must face the heated area.
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264 Strese Ln, Apple Valley, MN- $239,900
 Amazing Rmblr! Full kitchen remodel-Granite, SS, moveable Islnd, Maple Cabinetry, Tile Bcksplsh. Hdwd flrs. Mn flr Fam Rm, Brick FP, W/O to Deck/Fncd Yrd. Master BA! 3BR one Lvl! New furn, Anderson Renewal Wndws,Gutters,H2O Htr. Wood Blnds/Levelors. NICE!
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4620 Jewel Ln N, Plymouth, MN- $439,700
 Sensational! One of a kind Calaway Wyndemere Lifestyle Home. Casually elegant Villa w/Assoc! 3BR/BA, Library, 14ft ceilings, pwr silhouettes, surr sound, 2Gas FP, Maple Cabinetry, Granite, Tile. Art niches, 2Flr Laund ,6Pnl Drs, Sec Sys, Fin Gar. NICE!
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8701 Logan Ave S, Bloomington, MN- $239,900
 Superior Updated Rambler! Maint Free. 3BR up! Hdwd/slate flrs, 2 Fplcs, Cherry/Granite/SS eat-in Kitchen. Updtd BAs/pedestal sinks. Priv Master BA! High eff Furn/Newer AC. 2+Gar Blt 2007. Great Closet/Storage space. Large usable yard w/patio and shed!
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9636 Upper 205th St W, Lakeville, MN- $229,750
 Vltd W/O on heavily treed fencd lot! Eat-in kitch,frml din, bay wndw, center islnd, solid surface cntrs, stone bcksplsh. Gas FP/stone surround. New windws/guttrs/roof/skylt! Easy large 4thBR. Awesome party deck! 1Yr AHS Wrnty. Walk to Lake Marion & Parks
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Long-awaited recovery: Twin Cities home sales head skyward
 Buyers snapped up more homes in July than in any month since mid-2006, according to the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. Home prices also marched closer toward prerecession levels.
Article by: Jim Buchta , Star Tribune
Economists have long said that 2013 would be the turning point for the housing recovery. If July is any indication, their predictions are dead-on.
Buyers snapped up more homes in July than in any month since mid-2006, according to the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. There were 5,638 sales in the metro area, an 18 percent jump over July of last year.
Home prices also marched closer toward prerecession levels. A combination of pricier homes for sale, slowing foreclosure activity and bidding wars drove the median sales price to nearly $209,000 last month.
A similar recovery is playing out across the country. The National Association of Realtors said home prices rose 87 percent of the 163 U.S. cities tracked by the group.
"Traditional seller activity is on the mend," said Emily Green, president-elect of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors.
The shift is being fueled by an economic turnaround and a sense of urgency that didn't exist a year ago. The Twin Cities has regained all the jobs it lost during the recession, leading to heightened confidence in the housing market. Buying activity has been so brisk that there aren't enough homes to meet demand.
"Buyers cannot be timid," said Gary Judson, a sales agent with Edina Realty. "They must be prepared to act quickly and convincingly. If they want to bid low on new listings and try to get the seller to negotiate, they will likely be replaced by more-serious buyers."
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