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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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An off-grid tiny house on wheels… custom designed for a retired couple setting off to explore North America

This tiny home on wheels custom designed for a retired couple setting off to explore North America is far a far cry from the typical motor home even though it...
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Highland Bridge development on the site of the former St. Paul Ford plant is progressing… and townhouses are for sale!

It was 2019 when I first wrote about the St. Paul Ford truck plant history and Ryan Company plans for reshaping it into a walkable village of thousands powered by...
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Owning More Than One Home… has its perks

Whether your ideal second home is on a northern lake or in the warm and sunny desert or somewhere else, the last few years have fed the desire to own...
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Some tips if you are thinking about buying your parents’ house

In these days of housing shortages and bidding wars it can seem like a dream come true to buy your parents’ house. But as with anything, don’t just jump in...
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Downsizing? Smart strategy for this crazy market

If you are thinking about downsizing, one of the biggest conundrums in this market is often… if you sell can you find a new home in a timely fashion so...
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Thinking about downsizing? 15 signs it is time

Thinking it might be time to downsize but you’re not quite sure? Here are 15 signs downsizing may make you leap for joy… Your main reason for staying is figuring...
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Ice Cream at Selma’s in Afton, Minnesota

Recently we took a journey to Afton Minnesota. I had worked  in Lakeland for a couple of years, it was fun discovering new things as well as old comfortable places....
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