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Sharlene Hensrud

How to choose a real estate agent

I regularly get contacted by people looking for a Realtor who tell me they were referred by someone they know… and just as often by people who say they found...
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Weekly real estate market update 1/12/24 – coming back to life

It always takes a little while for everything to come back to life after the holiday season, including the real estate market. New listings are popping up, but with winter...
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What does it mean to Homestead your home?

After you finishing signing all the papers at closing to purchase a home in Minnesota you will likely be given instructions for homesteading your new home. Is homesteading yet another...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Northland Cranberry-Pumpkin Bread

“You don’t always have to be doing something. You can just be, and that’s plenty.” – Alice Walker NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home,...
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How to close on a house in Minnesota when you are traveling on the other side of the world

Problem-solving is one of the qualities often called upon in real estate transactions. At the end of last year it turned out that my buyer was going to be out...
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November 2023 real estate update… supply of inventory the same 2.1 months as in June

There were 2.1 months supply of inventory in November 2023, the same as it was in June. It is nice to see the hump over the 2-month line. Condos are...
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Weekly real estate market update 12/15/23 – the surprising trend of new and pending listings

At this time of year we expect the real estate market to slow down… but pending sales have been holding steady and new listings are ahead of last year after...
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Winter 2024 Seller Guide… free download

Are you wondering if you should sell your house in 2024? There has been a lot going on in the housing market, and you may have some questions about selling...
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