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Sharlene Hensrud

Sunday’s Site – General Store of Minnetonka

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area The General Store of Minnetonka, which celebrated its 25th anniversary last year, began when the founder decided to expand...
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Traditional Sales Going Up…Lender-Owned Sales Going Down

In 2009, lender-mediated sales accounted for 43.0% of all Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area home sales. The percent of foreclosures improved throughout the year, however, and January continued the trend. Traditional pending sales were 28.0% higher...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Ghirardelli Award Winning Brownies

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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Buying Your First Home – 5 Questions to Ask before Starting Your Search

Buying your first home is one of those dual experiences… both exciting and scary at the same time! Even though right now is a great time to be a first-time...
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Sunday’s Site – Minnehaha Dog Park, Minneapolis

NOTE: see the bottom of Sunday's Site posts for homes for sale in the area I have had enough clients rave about the Minnehaha Park Off-Leash Recreational Area (aka Minnehaha Dog Park) that I...
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Cooperatives (Co-ops, Senior Coops)

Although many housing cooperatives (co-ops) look much the same as condominiums, they are a different form of ownership even though both are usually managed by an elected board of directors. With...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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 ou r meal with quotes...
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Why location is so important

Of all the many decisions that go into buying a home, location is often the most important. Why? Because it is the one thing you can't change. You can change...
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