Patricia Mertz Esswein
Latest articles by Patricia Mertz Esswein
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How Home Buyers Can Overcome Tough Competition
real estate To win in a hot market, take advantage of tech to find homes as soon as they are listed.
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Why Northfield, Minn., Is a Great Place to Retire
retirement Just outside the Twin Cities, Northfield is a welcoming college town enveloped by pristine nature.
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Mortgage Help for Debt-Saddled Grads
college New rules make it easier to qualify for a home loan or to use a refi to pay off college debt.
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Why Hickory, N.C., Is a Great Place to Retire
retirement Flanked by the Appalachian Mountains, Hickory's milder weather makes it pleasant to live in year-round.
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Why Easton, Md., Is a Great Place to Retire
retirement In Easton, you don't have to own waterfront property to enjoy the majestic Chesapeake Bay.
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Small-Business Success Story: Spikeball Inc.
business This entrepreneur revived Spikeball and turned it into a multimillion-dollar business.
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Small-Business Success Story: Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream
business She uses local ingredients in her ice cream and offers generous benefits to employees.
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5 Myths Keeping You From Getting Rid of Your Stuff
real estate Don’t let these common but misguided notions derail your goal to declutter and lighten up.
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Can Tidying Up Change Your Life?
real estate Followers of the KonMari Method say it can drastically change your life. So, we gave it a try.
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