Smelly Houses

Probably 90% of the properties I show or preview these days are foreclosures. Many of them have been vacant for months or even years. Add to the time is that almost no one cleans up their house if they are losing it and what do you get? Smelly houses.

There is nothing else like a vacant North Minneapolis house in the warm summer heat. Even in the middle of winter they have a unique smell you can’t beat!

Jennifer Kirby has found that same smell even in nice suburban houses. Check out her her great post at Minneapolis Real Estate Blog.

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#1Kathleen CouchAugust 3, 2008, 7:06 pm

Thank you for introducing me to Jennifer’s blog.

#2Minnesota Treatment CentersAugust 5, 2008, 8:16 am

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