Baby Boomers

“On a scale of 1 to 10, I would have to give Sharlene a 20!!!”

A client who relocated from Iowa to live near her daughter in Minneapolis sent me the following note which she graciously said I could share… “I am so absolutely fortunate...
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Up North… this could be a good time to fulfill your lake cabin dream

In Minnesota, going 'Up North' typically translates to going to the lake cabin. With more than 10,000 lakes, it's hard to find a Minnesotan who doesn't have ties of some...
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How to build community

One of the biggest trends I see is people seeking community. When I saw this posted by our pastor's door it struck a chord. Community doesn't just happen… people have...
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4 Steps to preparing your home for sale

If you are thinking about selling in this amazing seller’s market you have likely started wondering about what you need to do to get ready to sell. Your first step...
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Selling a rental property? Have you considered a 1031 Exchange to defer capital gains tax?

Capital gains tax is the tax you pay on the profit from the sale of an investment such as real estate. There is an exclusion of $250,000 per owner of...
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Slab homes… don’t Minnesota homes need basements?

In Minnesota and other northern, temperate continental climates, most homes have historically been built with basements. The primary reason is because the foundation must be below the frost line to...
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Moving to Downtown Minneapolis

I had a closing on a condo in Downtown Minneapolis this week for a woman who was downsizing and relocating from Iowa. Then the next day I met with a...
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Right-sizing your home…. for the way you live

There is a lot of talk about downsizing these days, especially for the Baby Boomer generation as their children have grown and moved out and they make lifestyle changes for...
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