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Sharlene Hensrud

Wednesdays Unplugged – Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken

"Minds, like diapers, need occasional changing. ~ The Ballad of Lucy Whipple by Karen Cushman This was a busy week, both with buyers and sellers and with life in the...
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You may be surprised by the #1 feature buyers want for Aging in Place

The #1 preferred home feature buyers want for aging in place is high-speed Internet access! According to a study by MetLife Mature Market Institute and the National Association of Home...
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Richfield… first ring Minneapolis suburb with easy access to everywhere

Richfield, Minnesota was named for its rich farmland back in the 1850s, when it was a farming community. But its real growth came following World War II, when Richfield became a...
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Up to 69% of buyers are willing to pay more for these features

It comes as no surprise that people are more interested in kitchens that ever… gone are the days when the kitchen was hidden from view. The number one feature people...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Oven Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

"Sitting quietly, doing nothing, spring comes, and the grass grows by itself." ~ Zen proverb It amazes me how quickly the grass turns green and the trees bud once we get...
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Is your association’s repair/replacement plan fully or partially funded?

Although Minnesota has required that condominium and townhouse associations include reserve funds in their budgets since 1994, it is only since 2012 that they have been required to have a...
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Discovering Stonebridge… the lost Mac-Groveland estate once considered for the governor’s residence

When the listing agent for a home my clients are buying in St. Paul’s Macalaster-Groveland neighborhood told me it was once the site of the Minnesota governor’s residence it immediately piqued my interest....
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A Guide to Understanding a Residential Appraisal

If you are purchasing a home, part of the financing process is obtaining an appraisal. Buyers sometimes confuse this with an inspection, which is different. An inspection is an opinion...
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