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            <title>Thinking about buying your first home? The first steps for first time home buyers to get started.</title>
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Buying your very first home can be exciting and rewarding. It is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make and a big milestone in most people's lifetime. So it is important to feel educated and ready to purchase a home before making the plunge in becoming a homeowner.

A common inquiry I get when working with first time home buyers is, &quot;What is my first step I need to take on my journey to purchasing my first home?&quot; Some may think the first step is to schedule showing ap... ]]> </description>
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            <title>Otsego- A Growing River City for Young Families</title>
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Otsego is a former agricultural city that has grown into a thriving area for young families in mind just 25 miles northwest of Minneapolis. It is uniquely situated along the Mississppi River bordering the north and east banks of the river. It's easy acess to I-94 and State Highway 10 allows for a quick commute to both Minneapolis and St. Cloud. Otsego conveys a country atmosphere while still having the benefits of a suburban lifestyle.

Otsego is a young city as it was only incorporated from a ... ]]> </description>
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            <title>City of Delano a Great Place to Call Home</title>
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When purchasing a home, not only do you look for a home that fits your needs and wants, but you're also looking for a neighborhood and community you can enjoy and sustain a great quality of life. The residents in Delano feel they have found just that in a recent 2010 survey conducted by Delano city officials.

In fact, in the recent 2010 survey, 66% of residents feel the &quot;quality of life&quot; in Delano is good and another 25% feel it is excellent. When surveyed what residents &amp;quo... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 17:58:50 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Forbes Ranks Minneapolis/ St. Paul #1 as America's "Most Relaxed City"</title>
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Feeling stressed all the time? It may be because you are living in the wrong city. Cities with high unemployment, snarling traffic, and long working hours can have a major impact on your physical health and well being. Stressful environments can take its toll on your health causing everything from headaches, back pain, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

So where can you escape from stress and live in a more relaxed environment? A recent Forbes study suggests the Minneapolis/ St. P... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:51:06 -0600</pubDate>
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            <title>Do you have RADON in your home?? Get it Tested!</title>
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We have all heard in the news of high levels of radon being
found in homes.&nbsp; As a real estate agent,
I strongly encourage my buyers to not only get a home inspection, but to also
have their potential future home tested for radon. &nbsp;So you may ask, WHAT IS RADON?&nbsp; Radon is a radioactive gas that comes from
the natural decay of uranium that is found in nearly all soils. It typically surfaces
up through the soil to the air above and into your home through cracks and
oth... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 13:28:19 -0500</pubDate>
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            <title>Rockford...A Quaint "Up and Coming" Western Suburb</title>
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Rockford, MN is situated just west of Plymouth along the beautiful Crow River.&nbsp; The city's rolling hills and mature trees offer a multitude of affordable options for home buyers in comparison to many other western suburbs of the Twin Cities. 

Rockford's downtown area is booming with everything from bars and resturants to small businesses and the city's largest park and library. It also boasts a &quot;state of the art&quot; school district where the elementary school has taken a un... ]]> </description>
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