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Sharlene Hensrud

Treats Cereal Bar and Boba… a new kind of ice cream shop

I first noticed Treats Cereal Bar & Boba when we stopped at Punch Neapolitan Pizza across the street a few months ago and munched our lunch at the bar overlooking...
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Real estate market update 7/17/20… mortgage rates fell below 3% for the first time in 50 years

As expected, showings popped up again after the July 4th holiday… as did new and pending listings. The average US mortgage rate fell to 2.98% this week, down from 3.30%...
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June 2020 real estate market update… months supply of inventory of houses falls 37.9% as condo supply increases 26.1%

The effects of the shutdowns due to the coronavirus continue to trickle forward… remember, there is typically a 3-6 week period where buyers are seriously looking at homes before securing...
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Buyer priority shift… top features buyers want since COVID

According to surveys conducted by the National Association of Realtors, the top three features buyers wanted last year were: laundry room, patio and garage storage. This year, after spending months...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Nanaimo Bars

“It’s a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link in the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.” –  Churchill NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments....
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Lyndale Park – Peace Garden and Roberts Bird Sanctuary

It is amazing how often we spent time around Lake Harriet and even drove down Roseway Road admiring the gardens and fountains… totally oblivious to the fact that across the...
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Tips for choosing a Realtor… finding someone you can trust

In today’s world where answers are just a Google search away, there are some who question the value of working with a Realtor at all when buying or selling a...
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Real estate market update 7/10/2020… housing affordability index is high

As expected, real estate market activity dropped over the July 4th holiday. This year followed the same trend as last year. Buyers are taking advantage of the highest affordability since...
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