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Sharlene Hensrud

Does it make sense to buy a place for your college student?

The idea of buying a place for your kid while in college has been around for a long time, and was even part of the inspiration for the "Kiddie Condo" FHA loan program. With...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Double Cheese and Herb Bread

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 meal with quotes...
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Make a Sun Shade from an Old Sail

Our son, ever the creative innovator, devised a deck sun shade so ingenious last year that I had to share. In his own words… The Morning Deck, as we call...
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Park Tavern… a St. Louis Park gathering spot for over 50 years

The original Park Tavern in St. Louis Park, MN dates back to the early 1900s, when it was located at the corner of Louisiana Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard. But it...
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March Market Update… pending sales up

March pending sales jumped as it usually does at this time of year. Not as high as the last two years during the tax credit, but a healthy jump nevertheless....
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Wednesdsays Unplugged – Homemade Fishsticks

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 meal with quotes...
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Why are condos harder to sell than houses or townhomes?

In a nutshell, condos are harder to sell right now primarily because they are harder to buy than houses or townhomes due to financing restrictions. Looking at the historical chart...
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Uptown Minneapolis… great destination for rooftop dining

Uptown Minneapolis is the home of some of the best rooftop dining decks in the metro… some so close to each other you can wave across the street! And warmer temps...
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