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Linden Hills: A Neighborhood Profile - 06/24/07 03:02 PM
Linden Hills:
Charming and quaint Linden Hills is just south of Lake Calhoun and west of Lake Harriet. It is bordered to the south by West 47th St. and to the west by France Ave.
Named by a developer for the abundance of linden trees and rolling hills. Developed in the 1880s as lake cottages, most of the original cottages have been replaced by bungalows and Tudors.
The Lake Harriet Band Shell features music all summer. The current band shell is a fifth generation music venue on the lake. The first two were destroyed by fire, and the second was destroyed by … (0 comments)
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Finding Hot Micro-Markets - 06/21/07 02:17 PM
Finding holes in the line of scrimmage is what made Walter Payton the best running back in history.
Finding holes in the Buyers Market is how I hope to survive the next 5 years.
There are some very hot areas in the Minneapolis market, despite the dismal news reports, and the overall market statistics. If you know what to look for you too can find the day light and run to it. Here is how I'm finding the hot markets.
Looking carefully at the supply and demand numbers for specific prices ranges, and areas, you'll begin to see holes in the market emerge. … (1 comments)
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Tear Downs, In-Fill and Monster Houses Oh My! - 06/18/07 10:10 PM
Replacement Housing: The Changing Face of Historic Urban Neighborhoods
There is a trend occurring in my marketplace (Minneapolis), older homes in desirable areas are being torn down and rebuilt. A good portion of the ageing housing stock is literally being replaced before our eyes.
This change is both frightening and exciting, and it's become a political football.
Are the rest of you seeing this trend, and how are you adapting? What's your take, is it a positive or negative for your area?
The trend is both good and bad. Opponents argue that the most affordable properties are replaced with "McMansions" only the uber rich … (2 comments)
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Ben Kolkman Real Estate Author & REALTOR Southwest Minneapolis & Edina Minnesota
Ben Kolkman
Minneapolis,
MN
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Ben Kolkman has been recognized by the local association of realtors and by local media as an expert in the Twin Cities real estate market. Ben leads discussion groups on marketing techniques for the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors, Young Professionals Networking group. He was awarded the 2009 Super Agent award by Mpls St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business. KSTP and WCCO have both featured Ben in their newscasts, and he is a regular contributor on the DIY Network "Sweat Equity" cable TV program.
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