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Sharlene Hensrud

How do I make an offer to buy a home?

When you have found a home you want to buy, the next step is making an offer. In Minnesota, that means writing a Purchase Agreement. Much of the information in the...
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Minnesota History Center… one of 3 major museums built in St. Paul in the 1990s

It's hard to miss the distinctive Minnesota History Center perched at the intersection of I-94 and I-35E… between the domes of the State Capitol and the St. Paul Cathedral. Built in...
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Baby Boomers and the next decade

I read recently that 30 percent of Minnesota's doctors are predicted to retire in the next decade… just when we are likely to need more doctors than ever as Baby Boomers...
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If it’s such a strong seller’s market do staging and condition really matter?

You would think staging and condition wouldn't make such a big difference in a strong seller's market but that isn't the case, at least not in my experience. What I...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – No-Fail New York Style Cheesecake

"Live life in radical amazement…get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. Everything is phenomenal; everything is incredible." ~ Rabbi...
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Homebuyers’ Most Wanted and Most Unwanted Lists

Now that people are buying and building houses again, the National Association of Home Builders conducted a survey of people both building and remodeling/renovating to find out what they really...
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Minneapolis skyway system connects 69 city blocks

Minneapolis is known for having the largest skyway system in the world, with 8 miles of skyways connecting 69 city blocks.  The purple lines on the map below give an indication...
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How does the Twin Cities housing market compare to other US cities?

Data compiled by CNBC for 28 US housing markets dramatically illustrates how all real estate is local, with changes in sales, prices, and inventory jumping wildly from market to market....
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