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Sharlene Hensrud

Wednesdays Unplugged – Best Lemon Bars

“Absolutely everything you do is a chance to give love. Start any time you like.” – Brian Andreas NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home,...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/9/24… more listings make it easier to buy

Last week coming soon listings took a dramatic jump… this week they settled down (still higher than they had been) while new listings rose. Expect new listings to continue to...
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The difference between buying and renting a home

It can be hard to make the decision to buy rather than continuing to rent, especially when interest rates started going up instead of down. Mortgage rates have come down...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Cranberry Sauerkraut Crockpot Appetizer Meatballs

“A person can live for about forty days without food, and about three days without water, about eight minutes without air … but only for one second without hope.” –...
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Foreclosures? No wave in sight

Headlines saying foreclosures are rising might make you feel uneasy. But the truth is, there’s no need to worry. If you look at the latest numbers, they’re still below pre-pandemic norms and way below what...
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Weekly real estate market update 2/2/24… coming soon listings leap up

This week’s market data shows sellers are getting ready for spring market as coming soon listings take a leap up, right on track with last year at this time. It’s...
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2023 Annual Twin Cities Housing Market Review… a challenging year

2023 was a difficult year for the housing market for multiple reasons… Mortgage rates hit a 2-decade high Inventory continued to be at historic lows Sales prices continued to climb...
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Cost vs Value 2023… best home improvements for resale

Tis the season to think about home improvements. If you are thinking about resale in the coming months or a few years down the road, smart investments in updates increase...
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