The Minnesota Realtors put out their annual housing report again this year in early February. Following are a few key metrics from the 2025 housing report that may be of interest to both buyers and
What to do in twenty twenty two?!?!
Dated: January 9 2022
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Happy New Year to you and yours! We are already 2 weeks into the cold winter of the new year. Because it is always easy to put off tackling a big project around the house I thought you might enjoy my suggestion for starting small. I found this great list to help us to declutter from the folks at Apartment Therapy who say that If you didn’t know, the start of a new year is the decluttering season. I copied their list for you below. As you can see nothing on the list is too big to take on but will it ever feel good to get rid of some of this stuff!!!
When you get to numbers 7 and 8 on the list, you can recycle grocery and plastic grocery bags plus egg cartons at your local food shelf. They can always use them for their clients!
Get rid of:
Packages of takeout utensils.
Takeout condiments.
Takeout menus.
Packages of flower food.
Twisty ties.
Bread clips.
Extra plastic bags.
Overflowing paper bags.
Plastic cups from fast food restaurants.
Promotional magnets.
Promotional cups.
Magazines.
Expired beauty supplies.
Beauty supplies that have been open too long.
Cleaning products you never use.
Cleaning products you hate the smell of.
Candles you don’t use (new or partially used).
Excess vases.
Extra serving platters.
Chipped dishes.
Chipped mugs.
Scraps of wrapping paper.
Ribbon you don’t like.
Boots you haven’t worn all season.
That scratchy wool scarf.
Gloves with no match.
Socks with no match.
Duplicate kitchen tools.
Air mattresses you didn’t use even when you had a houseful of guests.
Scribbled-in coloring books your kids won’t ever use.
Toys with missing pieces.
Broken toys.
Participation trophies and medals.
Permanently stained clothing.
Slippers you never reach for.
Seasonal decor you never put out.
Art you’ve taken off your wall that’s hanging out in the garage.
Paint samples.
Old curtain rods.
Baby gear in the attic.
Hand-me-downs that went unworn.
Used birthday decor.
Excess blank notebooks or journals.
Supplies from hobbies you haven’t done in years.
Old sports equipment.
Organizing supplies that are only taking up space, empty.
Excess pencils and pens.
Broken crayons, dry markers, and colored pencil nubs that your kids never use.
Excess towels.
Excess sheets.
Excess reusable grocery bags.
Excess or broken luggage.
Shoes you haven’t worn in a year or more.
Coats you haven’t worn all season.
Formalwear you longer fit.
Items you meant to return that are past their return date.
Overdue library books (return them!).
Hair care tools you never use.
Old nail polish.
Hair accessories you never use.
Jewelry you never reach for.
Sentimental items or gifts you feel guilty getting rid of. (Take a picture.)
“Painting clothes.”
Pajamas you aren’t comfortable in.
Excess workout clothes.
Excess clothes hangers.
Handbags, purses, totes, backpacks, wallets, sunglasses cases, etc. you aren’t using.
Office supplies you never use.
That broken printer you’re sure you can fix that you already have a replacement for.
Furniture you’re storing in the garage “just in case.”
Cookware you never use.
Knives you never use (yes, even if they’re part of a set).
Ruth Lecy
With over 35 years of experience in residential real estate I have the expertise you are looking for. My experience spans from land and lot sales and purchase; to first-time buyers; to luxury multi-m....
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