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Sharlene Hensrud

Earnest Money… what is it, how much is it, can you lose it?

What is Earnest Money? Earnest money is a cash deposit submitted at the time of coming to an agreement to purchase a property that shows the home seller that the...
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Weekly real estate market update 1/26/24… why homebuying is more affordable this year

Pending sales are rising, along with multiple offers and coming soon listings… even new listings are higher than they were last year at this time. Spring market is gearing up....
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Design Trends to watch for in 2024… from paint colors to MCM ideas to what’s in and what’s out

It seems that I have been seeing lists everywhere about the colors of the year and what design trends are in and out for 2024. A common theme is more...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Easy Lasagna

“Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.“~ Frank Tyger NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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Weekly real estate market update 1/19/24 – have you considered new construction?

Activity is settling down after the post-holiday surge… the first blast of winter cold also doesn’t help. January is usually cocooning time as people settle into the winter and decompress...
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December 2023 real estate market update… new listings and pending sales up

After falling every month since December 2021, new listings and pending sales both ended the year by increasing year-over-year in December 2023. Closed sales have been falling year-over-year even longer,...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Baked Brie in Pastry with maple roasted apples

“We are stronger when we listen, and smarter when we share.” – Rania Al-Abdullah NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome...
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Things you should never paint in your home

With cold weather finally arriving after saying goodbye to the holidays, many people think about escaping to warmer destinations. For those of us staying put, many homeowners think about making...
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