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Household Appliances: How Much Will it Cost Me?

A main difference of renting vs. owning is that as the owner, you are responsible for upkeep and maintenance of the property. In turn, many new/first time homeowners worry about necessary repairs around the house causing expenses to pile up. It’s a lot easier to simply reach out to a landlord or property management companyContinue reading “Household Appliances: How Much Will it Cost Me?”

Cryptomania

Picture this: it’s approximately 9:37am on Thursday, a crisp fall day with excitement for the weekend and upcoming football game at TCF Bank Stadium buzzing across campus at the University of Minnesota. The year is 2014, and I am sitting in my Corporate Responsibility and Ethics (MGMT 1005) class trying not to think about whatContinue reading “Cryptomania”

Are We in a Housing Bubble?

Is the market going to crash? Should I wait to buy? Should I sell while the market is hot? It is my effort in this article to answer these questions using information from legitimate sources like CNBC and Business Insider. No one can ever truly predict the market and it is important to consider ALLContinue reading “Are We in a Housing Bubble?”

Am I Getting a Good Interest Rate?

The short answer to this question is yes. If you are buying now, you are getting a good interest rate – but it might not be as good as if you would’ve bought a month ago. We are all aware that interest rates have been at an all-time low recently. This has been great forContinue reading “Am I Getting a Good Interest Rate?”

Can I Afford A House?

Getting pre-approved for a loan is often the first step an agent will tell you to do when inquiring about buying a home, and a lot of buyers have already contacted a loan officer before working with an agent. Unless you’re splurging on a nice meal, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the thought ofContinue reading “Can I Afford A House?”

How Much Is Your Home Worth?

Whether we are talking about a $90,000 investment property or a $2.5 million exceptional property, there is a lot to consider when determining the value of a home. You have probably heard the phrase “location, location, location” when discussing real estate, and it is very true that location greatly impacts the value. With that said,Continue reading “How Much Is Your Home Worth?”

Radon Raids On

Many people aren’t aware that Radon is one of the leading causes of lung cancer (14% of all lung cancers are attributable to indoor radon). Many people also aren’t aware that Radon levels are historically high in Minnesota and specifically in Dakota County. You may be reading this wondering what Radon is, why it’s important,Continue reading “Radon Raids On”

Your Goal, My Assist

I chose this as my slogan for a few reasons but mainly because I love sports and knew I wanted them to be part of my brand. For the sake if this article, I will focus on one sport in particular. I want to expand on this as an effort to explain the process ofContinue reading “Your Goal, My Assist”

Stock to Watch

I have been involved with the stock market for a few years now, with consistent small investments in about a dozen stocks and/or mutual funds. I am still learning but have grown fond of watching the market trends and finding interesting stocks. I want to write about and share investments that have caught my eyeContinue reading “Stock to Watch”

COVID-19 Booms Real Estate Market

2020 has been a crazy year to say the least. The pandemic has had a lasting impact on businesses all over the country – most negative, some positive. With millions of Americans losing their jobs, a downward turn in the stock market, and numerous stay-at-home orders, it has been a tough year for many industriesContinue reading “COVID-19 Booms Real Estate Market”