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Category Archives: Economy

Change is Certain

The times we live in certainly bear the axiom that “the only thing that we can count on is change”.  So what do the current changes mean to those of us whom own homes and are trying to plan for our future? To some it has created an opportunity

Remodeling your home: “Big Box” store vs. established local remodeling company

Most people have many misconceptions about the differences of different types of companies to work with on your home.  There is even more confusion when you consider the many different specialties and business structures of remodeling companies.  There are some myths about using “Big Box” stores that

More Stimulus Dollars Available

Energy Saver Rebates Are Here!  We Can Help! Minnesota Federal Stimulus rebates of up to $10,000 are available through the Minnesota Housing Fix-up Fund in the form of an Energy Saver Rebate on

Desperate Homeowners are easy targets for charlatans.

In just this past week I have heard first hand of three separate instances of people, in their attempts to get a deal, got fleeced.  If you read the paper, internet news or watch TV it is easy to understand why consumers believe that contractors are desperate and that