Baby Boomers

Top Remodeling Projects for Empty Nesters

Post by new guest blogger Mike Otto of Fair and Square Remodeling My wife and I live in an old 1887 brick house that was built by a contractor who...
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NEW! Search for homes near coffee shops, schools, entertainment

Have you been frustrated trying to search for homes near things like coffee shops and restaurants, grocery stores, schools, entertainment, etc… things that are important to your lifestyle? I know...
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Baby Boomers and the next decade

I read recently that 30 percent of Minnesota's doctors are predicted to retire in the next decade… just when we are likely to need more doctors than ever as Baby Boomers...
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Homebuyers’ Most Wanted and Most Unwanted Lists

Now that people are buying and building houses again, the National Association of Home Builders conducted a survey of people both building and remodeling/renovating to find out what they really...
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Minneapolis skyway system connects 69 city blocks

Minneapolis is known for having the largest skyway system in the world, with 8 miles of skyways connecting 69 city blocks.  The purple lines on the map below give an indication...
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What is the difference between a condo and a co-op?

You can't tell whether a property is a condo or a co-op by looking at it. Both condos and co-ops can be old or new… and are both 'apartment units' in a...
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5 things to consider before you downsize

It seems like everyone is talking about downsizing these days… some as a result of a new consciousness because of the recent recession, but much of it as  Baby Boomers prepare...
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Great resource for downsizing Baby Boomers and Seniors

IKEA has long been a go-to destination for first apartments and first homes, but it is now also becoming the go-to resource for downsizing Baby Boomers. As they move into...
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