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(Non-Real Estate) Deal of the Week

Late to the Game — On Purpose Want to get a BIG discount on Twins tickets AND free parking*? Start by picking a holiday weekend (this one) when lots of fans are out-of-town. Then, pick a makeup game added to the schedule for a rain-out earlier in the season — in this case, the Twins...
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State Fair Inflation

Same Price . . . For Less?? At first glance, prices at the 2011 Minnesota state fair appear unchanged:  the sign at the cheese curds stand says “Still $5!,” and tickets on the midway are the same as last year, 75¢ apiece. The catch? The cheese curds container got smaller (at least to my eye),...
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Weekend Food Deals — Best & Worst

Cashing in on Couch Potatoes For bargain hunters such as myself, The Wedge’s current deal on Muir Glen pasta sauce is like hitting the jackpot. Instead of the usual $4 or so per jar, The Wedge is selling Muir Glen for $2.50. And that’s before a $1 Muir Glen coupon for every two jars purchased....
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Deal . . or No Deal?

Another Steep Discount From Listing Price If you have to sell Christmas week in what is already a soft market . . . you may not like the price. This is the second instance I’ve seen of a property sold then accepting a very deep discount from the most recent list price. The home is...
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Closing Deals in a Soft Market: Understanding Buyer Psychology

What’s the difference between a good real estate agent and a great one? A good agent thinks that their job is to attract a well-qualified buyer willing to pay the seller’s asking price. A great agent thinks their job is to find . . . three or four of those buyers. Especially in a buyer’s...
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