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Sharlene Hensrud

Which states bring the most new residents to Minnesota?

People come and go to Minnesota all the time, and domestic migration is an increasingly important part of our population growth equation. While people come and go the most between...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/27/26 – moving into spring market

Pending sales, multiple offers and coming soon listings are all increasing… back up to levels last seen last fall… and signs of moving into spring market. Even the birds are...
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For Sale Estate

Selling an estate property… the process

We just closed on the sale of an estate property… it isn’t quite the same as selling your own home. I am not an attorney and cannot give legal advice,...
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Selling a Vacant Home Without Losing Leverage

Home sellers who have already moved out face a unique situation: you’re managing a property you no longer live in, often while paying for your next home. A vacant house...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Quick No Bean Chili

“There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen.” – Rumi NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/13/26 – two-thirds of homeowners have at least 50% equity

New listings are climbing, on their way to spring market. New and coming soon listings combined are back to levels in November. It is odd there were no multiple offers...
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End In Sight

In support of community… an end is in sight

Last Friday I met a fellow Realtor for lunch at The Birdhouse Eat and Drink on Main Street in Robbinsdale. We specifically chose to meet there in support of small...
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2025 Annual Twin Cities Housing Market Review

The 2025 US housing market was challenging… Mortgage rates remained elevated compared to recent years Home prices continued to increase Demand outpaced the supply of homes for sale Fewer buyers...
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