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Sharlene Hensrud

Wednesdays Unplugged – Mexican Chop Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

  "Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck." ~ Dalai Lama NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to...
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Gravity furnace? What is that???

Not long ago I showed a buyer a house with a gravity furnace and got the response I often get… what is that??? Often nicknamed an 'octopus' furnace because of...
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Desnoyer Park… once planned to be the site of the State Capitol

Desnoyer Park is part of St. Paul's Merriam Park neighborhood, named for Governor William Merriam and his developer father. This area has long been considered the midpoint between Minneapolis and St....
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January 2012 Update … market continues towards balance as renters figure out it makes sense to buy

The months supply of inventory in December showed a seller's market for the first time since 2004… and January is a repeat with a 4.6 month supply.  Pending sales, which predict future...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Baked Salmon in foil

  "Love and time; those are the only two things in all the world and all of life that cannot be bought, but only spent." ~ Gary Jennings NOTE: I...
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Which city condo view would you choose?

I showed condos in downtown Minneapolis yesterday in two very wonderful but very different complexes… both with stunning views but with distinctly different personalities. The view on the left is from The...
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Old Highland Neighborhood… historic architecture, strong community, affordable prices

Old Highland Neighborhood is a Minneapolis community minutes from downtown Minneapolis and the North Loop neighborhood. Part of the Near North neighborhood, this is a strong community that many people...
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Should you sell AS IS?

If you are dealing with an estate, especially a property that needs extensive updating but is paid for in full, selling it AS IS can be an option. Buyers interested in a...
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