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Sharlene Hensrud

2012 Trends in Kitchens and Baths

According to the National Kitchen and Bath Association, national kitchen and bath trends for 2012 include… While cherry is still popular for natural wood cabinetry, the trend is leaning toward...
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Westwood Hills… home of St. Louis Park’s Nature Center

One of the benefits of living in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is the abundance of nature at our doorsteps, wherever you might be in the metro area. The Westwood Hills...
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Twin Cities Living… Minneapolis-St. Paul guide not just for relocation

The new 2013 Twin Cities Living Relocation Guide was recently released, a Minneapolis-St. Paul guide to lifestyle, education, neighborhoods, culture and health care. Don't think that just because you already...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Aunt Cathy’s Cucumber Dip

"Family is what grounds you." ~ Angelina Jolie NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids...
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Meticulous preparation and staging pay off… multiple offers in 4 days!!

Yes, staging and condition do make a difference! This Windsor Green townhome is located in a great setting and was in good condition to begin with… but meticulous preparation and...
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Farmers Markets… ride the light rail to Midtown

We are so lucky to have access to so much locally grown food in the Twin Cities. Minnesota Grown, the local foods website of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, lists 946...
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Why aren’t there any pictures of the bathrooms?

When doing a photo shoot for a new listing recently the sellers asked why we were taking so many pictures. The home wasn't that big, why take so many pictures?...
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June Market Update – continued signs of improvement

A recent national survey reported that 69% believe that real estate is a good investment in spite of the roller coaster ride we have been on the last few years....
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