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Sharlene Hensrud

Seller’s best investment

If you are planning to sell, much of your focus right now is likely on getting your home decluttered, staged and ready to dazzle potential buyers. In winter months especially it...
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Getting ready for spring market

If this week is any indication, this is going to be a busy spring! Spring market traditionally starts after the Super Bowl, but our market is very weather dependent. With...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Pork, Apple and Sweet Potato Bake

  "It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit." ~ Harry S. Truman   NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments....
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Why are townhouse and condo association fees sometimes so high?

If you are considering buying a townhome or condominium don't forget to consider the cost of HOA (homeowner association) fees as well as the purchase price when calculating your monthly payments. When qualifying for...
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Why is there an umbrella by the altar at the Basilica of St. Mary?

When a small vocal group I am part of sang at the Basilia of St. Mary in Minneapolis  last week someone asked me why there was an umbrella next to the altar....
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Listings Needed!!!

The number of new listings entering the market last year was the lowest it has been since the turn of the century… down from a peak of 108,033 in 2006...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Bean and Vegetable Cassoulet with brown rice

NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our...
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Price-to-rent ratio tips towards buying rather than renting

As Twin Cities rents go up in in response to high demand and the lowest vacancy rates in 10 years some renters are starting to wonder if it finally makes...
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