Archive for April, 2006

Online classifieds for real estate

ClassifiedsI checked out some of the tools available for consumers to search for and list homes for sale, and must say that some of them are interesting. Sites like oodle, propsmart, and trulia all provide interesting interfaces to look for properties, and in many cases post ads for properties for free. Of course, its impossible to mention online classifieds without saying something about craigslist.org, which allows you to post for and search homes for sale for free. Read the rest of this entry »

The new “stainless steel” in kitchen applicances?

After reading an article in the Pioneer Press, I’m intrigued that kitchen appliance makers will be rolling out a new finish to compete with stainless steel. Read the rest of this entry »

Fastest Growing Counties in Minnesota

Money magazine has posted the 100 fastest growing counties in the United States, based on population growth. Two counties in the Twin Cities metropolitan area made the list. Read the rest of this entry »

The perils of online real estate transactions

A New York Times article that features buyers who were burned by buying property on the internet was particularily interesting to me. Some important lessons to be learned from the article that are appropriate for all buyers are: Read the rest of this entry »

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