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Sharlene Hensrud
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NOLO’s Kitchen & Bar… in the historic Maytag building in the North Loop

NOLO’s Kitchen & Bar has been in the North Loop since 2017, when they transformed the former Gardner Hardware store in the historic building built for Maytag about 100 years...
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Weekly real estate market update 4/17/26… showing activity soars above last 4 years

I expected showing activity to pick up again this week, but it soared even higher than expected… higher than any time in the last four years. That follows other market...
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The top two mistakes buyers make today

Nationwide, March 2026 closed home sales were the slowest since 2009. Does this mean it is time to wait? Sales usually close about 4-6 weeks after pending, which means March...
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March 2026 real estate market update… inventory continues to grow nationwide

Lower mortgage rates helped boost US existing home sales 1.7% compared to March 2025, but closed sales were down 2.6% in the Twin Cities market. According to NAR (National Association...
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How Moving After Divorce Can Help You Build a Stable, Happy Home

For homebuyers post-divorce and seniors downsizing after separation, relocation after divorce can feel like carrying emotional challenges of divorce into a process that already has high stakes. The pressure to...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Italian Wedding Soup

“I’m looking forward to looking back on all this.” – Sandra Knell NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids...
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Weekly real estate market update 4/10/26… more people are turning to multi-generational living

As expected, new listings increased again after the Easter holiday weekend, as coming soon listings dropped. Showing activity also fell over the holiday as expected. Listing activity is increasing, right...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Potato Chip cookies

“The thing that changed for me, looking back at Earth, was that I found myself noticing not only the beauty of Earth, but how much blackness there was around it...
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