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Sharlene Hensrud

Where is HomesMSP?

"Where is HomesMSP?" is a lighthearded attempt to help people get to know and appreciate our wonderful Twin Cities a little better. Each week I pick a theme, then each...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Marinated Steaks with Ruth’s Chris Blue Cheese Crust

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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New financing and short sale guidelines effective today

FHA Upfront MIP  increases from 1.75% to 2.25% Effective today for all new FHA mortgage files, the upfront mortgage insurance premium increases by one-half percent, from 1.75% to 2.25%. This translates to an...
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Sunday’s Site – Cathedral of St. Paul, National Shrine of the Apostle Paul

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area One of the most distinctive cathedrals in the United States, the Cathedral of Saint Paul sits perched on Cathedral...
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Does a short sale have to be approved by April 30th to qualify for the tax credit?

No. You must have a Purchase Agreement signed and delivered by both parties by April 30, 2010, but contingencies do not have to be met by that date. This includes...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Sauteed Spinach with Garlic and Pine Nuts

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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Planning to write an offer? Don’t forget these three things…

When I got a call Saturday afternoon that an offer was coming in on one of my listings, the agent said her buyers told her they were planning to make an...
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Sunday’s Site – Minneapolis Central Public Library

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area When the new Minneapolis Central Library opened in 2006 I was impressed with the stunning design by architect Cesar...
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The HomesMSP Team is committed to meeting you where you are and listening… really listening to understand you so we can use our extensive knowledge of the market and local neighborhoods to give you personalized service.