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Sharlene Hensrud

How much do move-up buyers typically move up in size and price?

How much do move-up buyers typically move up? Rule of thumb is an increase of about 50% in both size and price. That means if a buyer sells for $185,000...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Juicy Lucy Burgers

  "It's not the will to win but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference." ~ Bear Bryant   NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments....
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Is the time is finally right for the move-up home buyer?

After years of home owners being stuck in a home that no longer fits the needs of its owners, conditions are finally becoming more favorable for move-up home buyers… The...
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Sebastian Joe’s… homemade ice cream to lick around the city lakes

Sebastian Joe's is where I discovered homemade ice cream shops… and once I did I couldn't go back. Hand dipped ice cream is not the same as ice cream carefully...
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Are appraisals finally catching up with sales? Part 2

A few weeks ago I wrote about how I was encouraged by an appraisal I was concerned might come in under sale price, but didn't… took it as a good...
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June Market Update… upward trend fueled by return of the traditional seller

Nearly half of closed sales in the years 2009-2011 were either foreclosures or short sales, keeping many traditional sellers out of the market unless they needed to sell. As market...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Davin’s Marinated Grilled Chicken

  "Laughter is the fireworks of the soul." ~   Josh Billings   NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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Sandwich Generation Dilemmas… how to keep the peace when parents move in, children move back

With longer lifespans the Sandwich Generation is more 'real' than ever, with many Baby Boomers helping both aging parents and adult children. There are many reasons why your aging parents...
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