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Sharlene Hensrud

July 2021 real estate update… days on market lower than ever

New listings increased a bit in July, while pending sales dropped for the second month in a row and closed sales dropped compared to last year for the first time...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes

“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” ~ Anne Lamott NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy...
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The Hen & The Hog… surprised by this ‘best new restaurant’

John came with me when I went to an appointment in Otsego a few weeks ago. He said he would find us someplace new to eat while he was waiting...
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Weekly real estate update 8/13/21… comparing today’s house affordability with past decades

Real estate showings bucked the trend this week with a slight increase but still hanging below the last couple years… while new and coming soon listing continue to float above...
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No inspection? How about a walkthrough consultation?

Most buyers start their home search with the conviction they would never buy a home without an inspection. As their search wears on in this highly competitive market and they...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Crunchy Mandarin Chicken Salad

“Be silly. Be honest. Be kind.” ~ Emerson NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner...
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4 Things to know when going on a house hunting tour

Wear shoes that are easy on – easy off Most homes will ask you to remove your shoes when you visit. Wear shoes that are easy to take off and...
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Weekly real estate update 8/6/2021… price reductions are increasing as showings decrease

While we were gone last week showings continued to slow down, very closely mirroring past years trajectory at this time… but lower. It seems like the early part of the...
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