November 2010 
There are 7 blog entries for November 2010.
Greening Minnesota ~ October/November 2010
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010 at 9:53pm. 490 Views, 0 Comments.
The last two months has been full of green news and initiatives that are occuring in Minnesota or the Twin Cities community and may be of interest to residents.
Minneapolis recently studied the garbage of 100 randomly selected houses in the Seward neighborhood of south Minneapolis to determine what kind of garbage and recycling is generated there. Officials want to know how much recycling goes into the recycling containers and how much goes into the garbage. They also want to see what hazardous wastes are being put in the garbage containers. The results may be used to help the city make future plans for recycling and waste management.
The state is drafting new rules regulating riverfront homes and other structures built in the Twin Cities…
Impending Flood of Foreclosure Homes
Wednesday, November 24th, 2010 at 5:12am. 546 Views, 0 Comments.
A new study from the CoreLogic real estate research firm shows that the number of houses in foreclosure or soon bound for it is increasing. As of August, this "shadow inventory" of distressed homes not yet on the market has grown 10% since last year.
Analysts are keeping a close watch on the number of possible future distressed sales because of the effect they have on home prices throughout the market. Foreclosure and short sale homes often directly compete with traditional listings, dragging down the prices of homes that might surround it. Additionally, untended bank-owned listings that are boarded make nearby houses seem less desirable.
When comparing the supply of listings for houses that are 90 days or more delinquent with the current sales pace,…
What $89,900 Buys in Eagan MN
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 at 12:17am. 515 Views, 0 Comments.
Take a look at MLS # 3983092
This beautiful town home is located at 3572 Blue Jay Way in Eagan, Minnesota. This one-level town house was built in 1985. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,020-square-feet of space.
This home has has an open floorplan with a spacious feel. One-level living means that even the bedrooms are all located on the main level, with no stairs to climb. It also has a detatched garage.
Imagine the cold winter ahead of us being spent in the living room with a loved one in front of the fireplace. Ditch your gym membership for access to a workout room, swimming pool, hot tub and sauna through the homeowner's association.
This townhouse could be new home for $89,900!
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Midwest Home Show 2010 in Minneapolis
Wednesday, November 17th, 2010 at 9:48pm. 720 Views, 0 Comments.
The Midwest Home Show is this weekend, November 19-21, at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The 20th annual event is presented by Midwest Home magazine. Find more than 200 of the Twin Cities' best remodelers, landscapers, designers and home improvement specialists at this Minneapolis event!
A few hightlights of the show:
- The Lake Home - Walk through this real French-inspired cabin for ideas to make your cabin "Up North" cozy all season long!
- High/Low Kitchens - This display showcases an expensive kitchen and a kitchen for a fraction of the price. Get tips on where to spend your money in your kitchen and what areas to save.
- Winter Wonderland - Featuring an outdoor brick pizza oven and a real ice-skating rink that is the new must-have for hockey and figure…
Walkable Communities: Not Just a Green Thing
Monday, November 15th, 2010 at 11:37pm. 434 Views, 0 Comments.
If you lived in a place where you had to walk on the shoulder of a road or in the grass, would you walk places? What if you lived in a neighborhood with sidewalks that lead to places like the grocery store or a restaurant?
The development choices of cities and towns can have a drastic effect on the health of its residents. Mark Fenton, a former world-class race walker and an engineer, travels the country energetically proclaiming the many benefits that health-conscious urban design can have on a community. He recently met with fficials from Bloomington, Edina and Richfield to explain why they should build more streets and developments that lure people into being active.
Fenton explains that the design of our communities influences how active we are as part…
U of M Solar House Has No Buyers
Tuesday, November 9th, 2010 at 7:07pm. 765 Views, 0 Comments.
MPR recently reported that University of Minnesota students have spent months trying to sell their prize-winning solar-powered house. They're having trouble finding a buyer for the 550 square-foot house.
As part of its "Sustainable Shelter" exhibit, the house is on display across the street from the Bell Museum in Minneapolis. The house is shaped like a typical Minnesota family home, but the roof is covered in solar panels.
The house placed fifth internationally in the Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon last year. Although building costs reached $1 million, including a $100,000 Department of Energy grant and many donations, the house's market value has been set at $550,000 based on the cost of materials and labor.
Project coordinators put the home up for…
Historic House Finds a Home
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 at 11:49pm. 630 Views, 0 Comments.
For more than 10 years, what was thought to be a worthless shack sat in the corner of the Maple Grove Public Works yard. It's owner, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, didn't know the diamond in the rough it had on its hands.
Built in 1854, it was the area's first frame house in an era of log cabins and sod huts. Whatsmore, the man who lived there was Pierre Bottineau, a legendary frontiersman who helped pioneer development in St. Paul, Minneapolis, Maple Grove, Osseo and parts of the Dakotas.
After the building's history was discovered, MnDOT hired the Minneapolis firm of MacDonald & Mack Architects to restore it. The structure had been moved around and subjected to a number of different uses over the years. It was moved to the Public Works site…
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