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Sharlene Hensrud

January 2020 real estate market update… 5.7% average 12-month price increase

When you look at January median sales prices year over year it looks like a steady climb. January 2020 median sales price of $270,000 was 4.2% over January 2019. But...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Chicken-Rice Soup

“If music be the food of love, play on.” – Shakespeare, ‘Twelfth Night’ NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our...
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4 Things to check before moving into your new home

You have finally finished packing and closing and can hardly wait to move into your new home. Here are a few things to make sure you have on your to-do...
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Payne-Phalen… charming, quiet, affordable St. Paul neighborhood

When I first discovered the Payne-Phalen neighborhood nearly 20 years ago I was struck by what a hidden gem this neighborhood is… charming, quiet, affordable, and only 10 minutes to...
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Interest rates at a five-decade low

Even with mortgage rates expected to increase slightly over the next 12 months, today they’re hovering near a five-decade low. from our blog at Keeping Current Matters
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Finding the right community

“If houses are like spouses, a neighborhood is like the extended family. But while you can have a good marriage and still dread holidays with the in-laws, you’ll never love...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Improvised Breakfast Strata

“If people looked at the stars each night, they’d live a lot differently. When you look into infinity, you realize that there are more important things than what people do...
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Does “aging in place” make the most sense for you?

A desire among many seniors is to “age in place.” I hear it over and over again when I talk with people 55+ making plans for the future. According to...
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