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Sharlene Hensrud
Apple Crumb Pie

Wednesdays Unplugged – Best Apple Crumb Pie

Pilates? Oh, heavens no. I thought you said “apple pie and lattes.” NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids...
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House Investment

The High-ROI Seller’s Playbook… what to fix, what to skip, and how to sell for more

Selling your home can feel overwhelming — but not all upgrades are created equal. Knowing which repairs bring real return on investment (ROI) can help you sell faster and for...
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New Construction5

Weekly real estate market update 10/17/25… new home construction highest in 2 years

Showing activity is still just a little ahead of last year. But more significantly, it is ahead of every year at this time going back to 2021. New listings and...
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2026 Housing Market Outlook

from our blog at Keeping Current Matters, a national outlook After a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift...
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Silverwood

Silverwood Park… regional park dedicated to creative interactions with nature

Silverwood Park is a Twin Cities treasure, a 68-acre park that was a Salvation Army Camp from 1922 until 2001, when the Three Rivers Park District purchased it and redeveloped the...
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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Wednesdays Unplugged – Buffalo Chicken Dip

“Don’t ever underestimate the impact you can have, because history has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” – Michelle...
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Homes

Weekly real estate market update 10/10/25… showing activity even stronger this week

Last week year-over-year showing activity was the highest in five years and this week showings are even stronger… did buyers get the message that October is the best time to...
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What trade-offs today’s buyers are willing to accept

With the steady rise in home prices and affordability concerns the past few years, buyers are showing a growing willingness to accept trade-offs in order to purchase a home. According...
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