Downsizing

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Weekly real estate market update 9/5/25… condo supply almost double that of houses and townhouses

As we come to the end of Labor Day week, new listings blipped up even though this week was a day short because of the holiday. “Back on Market” listings...
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Moving Single Woman

Reset and Rise: How to Turn a Move Into a True Fresh Start

Leaving behind a difficult chapter often feels like shedding old skin. The quiet of a new apartment, the unmarked streets, and the absence of familiar faces can be unsettling—but they...
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Top 10 states where you need the least savings to retire, and how much you need

According to a recent AARP survey, about 20 percent of adults age 50 and older have no retirement savings, and roughly 61 percent are worried they will not have enough money to...
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Detached townhomes… a growing downsizing option

I find more people asking about detached townhomes lately, as if this is something new. Detached townhomes have been around for more than 50 years, starting as a way to...
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One-level living for all stages of life

Wanting to downsize to one-level living, but still have room for visiting family and friends? Don’t miss this spacious custom-built rambler nestled under the trees in Bass Lake Highlands… it’s...
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Downsize Equity

Real estate market update 6/13/25… you may have enough equity to downsize and pay cash for your next home

After last week’s post-holiday boost the market settled down again this week… coming soon slowed down the most, anticipating the next holiday. Showing activity is tightly on track with last...
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Windsor Green… a beautiful, affordable townhome community with easy access to both Minneapolis and St. Paul

New town home complexes often have upscale finishes and trendy design, but are lacking when it comes to walkability and practical space… for living, storage, garage, as well as surrounding...
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Moving Checklist… getting ready to move

MOVING CHECKLIST – free detailed checklist, starting 1-2 months before your move Moving happened a lot in the United States in the last century, usually for economic reasons. Nearly a...
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