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Matt Barker
Member since 27th February 2007
Matt Barker is a professional realtor servicing Saint Paul and the surrounding areas. A proven Saint Paul real estate expert, it is Matt's passion for customer service that sets him apart. For info on Saint Paul condos, contact Matt anytime or visit www.saint-paul'-real-estate.com.
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27th October 2008
When people prepare to sell a home, most of them work very hard to make their home is as attractive as possible. This could include just about anything, from re-painting walls to making minor repairs to hiring a home staging consultant. In a buyers mark...
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27th October 2008
Whether it’s a first home or the next home, most home buyers anticipate moving to a different house eventually. Because of this reality, a property’s resale value should be an important aspect in the decision-making process. While the location of a ...
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27th October 2008
There are many factors which should be considered when purchasing a home, especially if it’s a first home. One of those considerations should be the resale value. Many home-buyers anticipate moving on to a bigger or better house in the future. The re...
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21st October 2008
Getting your home ready for selling requires a lot of cleaning. Add kids and pets into the mix and the amount of housework required increases exponentially. It can be really hard to get your home cleaned up for when the first prospective buyer walks th...
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21st October 2008
Winter will soon be upon us; indeed, it's starting to creep in on the northernmost parts of the country. Here are some ideas for you to consider to keep your home warm and inviting for this winter season.
It is a good idea to get your chimn...
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06th October 2008
Light! More light! Usually, people who want to paint their rooms get the advice to paint them in a light, neutral color. This can work if you like neutral colors, but if your passion is for saturated dark color, you can do a lot with it on the walls of...
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01st October 2008
There are houses that you might be overlooking because they are priced significantly out of your range. However, don't discount these properties immediately. With the help of your Realtor®, you might be able to find an overpriced home and make an offe...
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08th September 2008
Sometimes you have a bedroom without a lot of space and it's usually the bed that takes up most of it. Especially for rooms that are designed to be more than just sleeping areas (kids' rooms, for example), this can mean that there's not a lot of room...
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08th September 2008
Prefabricated homes are on the rise and home buyers are taking notice. A prefabricated home is built in a factory, disassembled and shipped to the property where it is erected. More "prefabs" are being purchased as people see that this type of home is ...
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06th September 2008
p>Older homes that have not been consistently taken care of or upgraded are apt to show more wear and tear. But, with an eye for detail and some good old fashioned elbow grease an older home can be vastly improved upon- in terms of appearance and efficie...
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18th August 2008
So you're looking to build your home's equity and you're wondering what'll be the best way to go about recouping renovation investments and maximizing your home's sale price. Look no further, here are the top ten upgrades that can promote your house ...
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19th January 2008
lf you want to sell fast in a slow market, you have to make your house more appealing to more people; one way to do this is to list it at a fair - if not discount - price. Gulp! lf you can't get past that one, here are a few other tips to help you maxi...
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19th January 2008
Most of us are pretty diligent about recycling every week. For some of us, the kitchen scraps go to the composter, and glass, plastic and cans are all separated. That's great for the kitchen, but what about the rest of the house? What most don't realiz...
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18th January 2008
Choosing the perfect floor tile can be a daunting task. Not only do you have to select from dozens of different types flooring, but the tiles need to match their intended use. Then comes colors, sizes - the list goes on.
Lay the grou...
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18th January 2008
Along with the kitchen, the bathroom is one of the key rooms people pay attention to when buying a house. If you've decided to renovate, then it's important to get it right.
Designers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan suggest a bathroom shoul...
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