Condos-Townhouses

Buying or Selling a Condo? Some things you need to know

Did you know that over 20 percent of homes are part of some sort of CIC (Common Interest Community)? The most common form of CIC is a condominium, but some...
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Ready for “Surban” living? Where you can find it in the Twin Cities

The demand for walkable urban neighborhoods has been strong for years, but the newest trend is shifting to SURBAN living… a suburban area with the feel of urban living, including...
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Town Home Green

What is the difference between a twin home and a 2-unit townhouse or duplex?

Twin home or townhouse or duplex? You can’t tell by looking at a property if it is a twin home or a 2-unit town home or a duplex… because it is...
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Fire Damage

Why do you need HO6 insurance if you buy a condo or townhouse?

When you buy a condo or townhouse your association likely has a master insurance policy that covers the whole complex. Although it usually includes coverage for individual units it is typically what...
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House vs Townhouse vs Condo

Wondering whether you should buy a house or a townhouse or a condo? Here are some of the differences to help you decide which is the best fit for you....
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Downtown Minneapolis gets a Woonerf between affordable housing and a 55+ community… what’s a Woonerf?!

When I first heard of the development plans at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 2nd Street in downtown Minneapolis a couple years ago I was excited to hear about...
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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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Things to be aware of when searching for a condo or townhouse

When you buy a house you can do anything you want with your property as long as you do not violate city, state or federal laws. When you buy a...
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