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Sharlene Hensrud

Why iBuyers like Opendoor are facing big challenges in 2023… how they are different from “We Buy Houses” companies

“We Buy Houses” companies Companies that buy homes directly from sellers for cash have been around for a long time. They typically promise quick, all-cash offers and ultra-fast closings, some...
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Weekly real estate update 12/23/22… what makes a house a home

Pending sales are again higher than new listings as we end the year thinking more about holiday and family celebrations than listing homes for sale. It is encouraging, however, that...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Holiday Salad with raspberries, kiwi and poppy seed dressing

“It was snowing. It was always snowing at Christmas. December, in my memory, is white as Lapland, though there were no reindeers. But there were cats.” ― Dylan Thomas NOTE:...
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Assisted Living in Minnesota

Assisted Living in Minnesota Nicknamed the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” scenic Minnesota has been ranked among the best states for senior living. The state is home to just over 5.7 million people,...
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November 2022 real estate market update… new construction supply is up

After years of falling inventory with new construction inventory lower than previously owned properties, new construction started to move into positive increases about a year ago. Some of that likely...
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Weekly real estate market update 12/16/22… 2023 Housing Market Forecast

There were more pending sales than new listings this week, first time since April but what happened the last three weeks of December last year… we will see if the...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Norwegian Krumkake

“A balanced diet is a Christmas cookie in each hand” NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids...
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Home Design Trends to watch for in 2023… what’s hot, what’s not

Lifestyle changes due to the pandemic such as home offices continue to hold strong, along with some newer trends. New countertop materials are coming in strong, as are cozy comfort,...
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