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Moving Near Family? A Practical Guide to Staying Connected Without Feeling On Call

Moving closer to family is a big-life decision that can reshape your routines, relationships, and sense of independence. Maybe you’re drawn by childcare help, aging parents, Sunday dinners, or just...
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Which states bring the most new residents to Minnesota?

People come and go to Minnesota all the time, and domestic migration is an increasingly important part of our population growth equation. While people come and go the most between...
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Selling a Vacant Home Without Losing Leverage

Home sellers who have already moved out face a unique situation: you’re managing a property you no longer live in, often while paying for your next home. A vacant house...
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Stay and Remodel or Sell and Move: A Homeowner’s Decision Guide

Homeowners face a common crossroads: deciding whether to invest in renovating their current home or to move somewhere new. This decision isn’t just about square footage or finishes—it’s about lifestyle...
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Generations Overview

Evolution of the Sandwich Generation… multigenerational households

I am a Boomer and when I first wrote about the Sandwich Generation I was sandwiched between caring for my mother in the Greatest Generation (right before the Silent Generation)...
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Moving During Midlife: How a Change of Scenery Can Redefine Everything

Midlife is often painted as a time for stability — but for many, it’s the perfect moment for reinvention. Whether you’re craving new rhythms, rethinking your career, or simply yearning...
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When should you contact your Realtor if you are thinking ahead about buying or selling?

If you are thinking about it, it’s probably time… even if you aren’t sure when or even if you would actually make the move. Sellers should call earlier than buyers,...
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Accessibility is a growing priority for homeowners

Whether renovating an existing home or buying a new one, accessibility is a growing priority as more people prepare to age in place. According to research from AARP only about...
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