Like many of you, there are parts of my job that I love and other parts that can be tedious. This week I got to do some of the things I love.  Showings with a first time buyer in my hometown of Bloomington, Minnesota! Wallpaper reminds me of paper my Mom hung in our dining room with... Continue Reading →

Would you rather… My 10 year old Genevieve asks me many “would you rather?” questions/scenarios daily.  Would you rather have a thin coat or a thick coat?  Would you rather be young or old your whole life?  She has so many things she is thinking about and sharing when we are in the car together,... Continue Reading →

If you live in a home for 20+ years a sewer inspection can be a great preventative approach to home maintenance. Homes built in the Twin Cities metro area in the mid 1900's used clay pipes for the sewer system. Tree roots can amazingly find a small opening to enter a sewer pipe and grow.... Continue Reading →

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/the-10-most-popular-kitchens-of-summer-2022-stsetivw-vs~163328214 I love kitchens! After overseeing our 2020 remodel, I appreciate the details even more. I do like the #1 in this Houzz countdown but preferred #4 prior to reading it was in my hometown. Perhaps it’s a sign of our green/nature preferences here. All are gorgeous and offer great mixes of colors, design and... Continue Reading →