Townhomes/Condos

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What housing type is in shortest supply? Houses, townhomes or condos?

Buyers and sellers of all housing types have been affected by the shortage in the housing supply, but buyers and sellers of townhomes are likely to notice it the most....
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Buying a Condo vs Buying a Co-op… association approval

Both condos and co-ops are required to provide legal and financial information to prospective buyers. The big difference is that when you buy a co-op, not only does the buyer...
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Wait before you jump for joy at low association dues

Condo and townhouse association fees can vary greatly from complex to complex, and buyers can get excited when they find a complex with low dues. But before you jump for...
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Excelsior and Grand… walkable urban suburban in St. Louis Park

St. Louis Park's Excelsior & Grand is one of my favorite 'walkable' neighborhoods. Located in the southeast corner of St. Louis Park bordering Edina and Minneapolis, this redevelopment has an...
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How can you tell if a property is a condo or 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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The Wayzata Promenade… like the Edina Promenade, this new development scores high in walkability and Baby Boomer livability

It is hard to miss the massive building project taking place on the site of the old Bay Center Mall as you enter the small, picturesque community of Wayzata on...
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FREE Coffee and WiFi at Wayzata’s MainStreet Gourmet Bakery

Unlike the many shops that sell coffee and have a few pastries on the side, this self-proclaimed "old style bakery" serves delicious baked goods… and offers FREE  coffee to go...
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What does “Sold subject to statutory rescission” mean?

When you buy a condominium or townhouse or cooperative governed by a Home Owners Association  (HOA), Minnesota state law gives you the right to review information from the association regarding...
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