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Sharlene Hensrud

Downsizing… with resources for future aging in place

This couple is smiling because they sold their house of over 30 years and bought a one-level townhome where they plan to live for many years as they age in...
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Weekly real estate market update 9/30/22… understanding inflation and mortgage rates

As new listings, pending sales and multiple offers decline, price decreases are increasing. It isn’t uncommon at this time of year, but after the last couple of years on steroids...
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Docomomo Tour Day 2022… tour 5 modernist homes 10/8/22

It feels good to have Docomomo Fall Tour Day 2022 return to self-guided, in-person tours. This year’s tour includes 5 modernist homes in three metro neighborhoods: Normandale Park in Edina,...
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Wednesdays Unplugged – Vintage Fruit Cocktail Cake

“There is a lot you can miss if you think eyes are the only way to see.” – storypeople NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It’s my day to stay...
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Samarkand… Uzbekistan food and culture right here in the Twin Cities

When we decided to go to Samarkand, a new restaurant suggested by a friend of a friend — WOW! — we were delightfully surrounded by Uzbeks and their Samarkand, Uzbekistan...
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Weekly real estate market update 9/23/22… top reasons people sell

The showing trend continues to follow the same pattern as previous years… people buy and sell for much the same reasons regardless of the market or mortgage interest rates. After...
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August 2022 real estate market update… price gains slow

August 2022 home prices showed a gain of 5.6% over last August, when prices were 11.1% over the previous year. The last couple years have been in a fantasy zone,...
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The Yarnery… nurturing creativity in the Ramsey Hill Historic District

When I learned that a friend who recently retired loves to knit, I knew I had to give her a gift card for The Yarnery… a wonderful learning-focused yarn shop...
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