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Want to be a Landlord Anyone?

Finally, assuming you believe we are going to avoid a full-blown double-dip recession, my may want to give real estate and other look, particularly if you wouldn’t mind being a landlord. There’s a big opportunity in buying single-family homes and renting them out, says Mesirow Financial chief economist Diane Swonk. “People can’t qualify for a mortgage, but they want the lifestyle, ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 08/19/2011
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Lake Harriet Band Shell Concerts

!!  WOW !!  What a great way to start out the summer concert season down at the Lake Harriet Bandshell.  Bring the whole family and get out and enjoy the sun and fun with some GREAT music. First, this Friday night, June 3 at 7:30 Allison Scott, one of this areas real talents.  Just back from her West Coast mini-tour, Alison's sound is uniquely her own and she is backed by a great ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 05/31/2011
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Lake Harriet Kite Festival

Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival takes flight Jan. 8 Winter fun with strings attached The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will hold the tenth annual Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival on Saturday, Jan 8th, from noon to 4 p.m. Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet. But there’s more fun to be had on the ice – and even underneath ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 01/07/2011
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Home Winterization Tips

INTRODUCTION ·        It’s all too obvious that fall is here and winter is closing in so now is the time to get your home ready for colder weather.  If you’ve ever tried to put on the storm windows when it’s below freezing outside you’ll agree that procrastination does not pay off when it comes to our fall and winter home ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 10/28/2010
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Sailboats off Lake Harriet today.

Just a quick reminder to all the sailors who keep your boats on Lake Harriet.  Today, Monday October 18, is the last day to get your sailboat off the lake.  Any boats left on the lake will be given away for use as temporary winter shelters once the lake freezes over.
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 10/18/2010
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Fall Home Heating System Tips

Getting your home’s heating system professionally serviced every year will keep it running smoothly and help keep heating costs under control. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is usually a good rule—except when it comes to your heating system. Even if it’s humming along just fine, having a technician take it apart once a year to clean the lines and ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 10/04/2010
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Know Your Numbers

Over 85% of buyers pre-shop for homes on the internet*.   Simple staging can increase the appeal of your listing photos and make a positive impact on the selling price of the home. Check out the following information courtesy of a recent HomeGain survey.** Lightening and brightening a room on average will cost $233 - $370, but will generally add $1178 - $1566 to the sales price ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 09/29/2010
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RE/MAX Results Presents - Results.net Neighborhood Fillm Festival

Here is the info for the RE/MAX Results neighborhood film festival.  Check out the details and then channel your inner Hitchcock, Capra, DeMille or Kubrick for the chance to win $2,000 !!  The contest runs from now till October 29th with a gala screening and awards ceremony at the Uptown Theater in early November.  Click here to get contest rules and registration information.  Keep ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 09/13/2010
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RE/MAX Results is the BEST in the country again.

# 1 in the United States RE/MAX Results sells the most homes per agent Every summer REALTOR®  magazine, the official magazine of the National Association of REALTORS®, publishes its list of the top 100 real estate companies in the United States based on the previous year's sales activity. With the falling prices we have seen in the last few years it isn't surprising that nationally average ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 09/13/2010
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People for Parks Race - Sunday September 12th 10:30 AM

Come and enjoy or better yet participate in the People for Parks Race this Sunday morning September 12th at 10:30 AM.  Follow this link for more information and to register.  Takes place at Lake Harriet starting at the Bandshell.  See you there !!
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 09/11/2010
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Support Local Business

Here are some photos of the local businesses in downtown Linden Hills.  Come spend your hard earned dollars locally. Linden Hills Florist The Co-Op (moving soon to west 44th ST just east of France) The world famous Wild Rumpus Book Store One of my personal favorites for great service, Bayer's Hardware Store Hungry?  How about some great BBQ at Famous Dave's And now for a little ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 09/09/2010
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Five Great Reasons to Own a Home

Here is a short article from the NY Times about owning a home vs. renting.  All make good sense. 5 Reasons Homeownership Trumps Renting    
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 09/03/2010
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No Worries Mate

Most Home Buyers Have No Regrets A study from Bankrate found that 90 percent of owners do not regret buying their home. The findings also revealed improved mortgage awareness, with only 8 percent of home owners in the dark about what type of loan they have -- down from 26 percent two years ago. The poll of 1,001 randomly selected home owners in August showed that 79 percent had fixed-rate financing, ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:00 AM on 09/03/2010
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Is Uncle Sam helping homeowners?

If you need one single reason to be glad Uncle Sam is helping your neighbors avoid losing their houses to foreclosure, look no further than the value of your own home. You are personally going to pay the price of your neighbors’ misfortune if the bank takes back their house. Each foreclosure within 660 feet (1/8th mile) of your house can drop your home’s value by a factor of almost 0.75%, ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 1:12 PM on 08/20/2010
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8000 W 97th Exterior Tour

Here is the exterior video tour of this cool house.  See you at the open this Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00.  Give me a call at 612-750-0769 if you need directions or you would like a private showing at a different time.  
Posted by Doug Malam @ 12:07 PM on 08/20/2010
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Inside Tour of 8000 W 97th ST

Here is a video I shot this morning of my listing at 8000 W 97th St in West Bloomington.  Take a look and let me know if you are interested in a private showing of this home.  Or, please stop by my open this Saturday the 21st from 1:00 - 4:00 and check it out for yourself.  Sorry about the lack of the "reds" in the video.  Not sure which camera setting is off but I'll get if figured ...
Posted by Doug Malam @ 10:44 AM on 08/20/2010
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