historic urban neighborhood: Selling your Home Green - 06/10/08 09:13 AM
Gaining an edge, in this competitive housing market, may be easier than you think. It’s amazing how quickly things change. One of the most common questions I get asked by home buyers is what the utility bills are on a given property. Just a few years ago that just wasn’t a consideration … (7 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: The Economy of Home Size in Historic Urban Neighborhoods - 05/21/08 02:13 PM
Soapbox recently posted an article on the valuation of McMansions stating that "bigger houses are not always worth more than smaller houses". As a Realtor in Minneapolis, working in older urban neighborhoods I witness this phenomena all the time, and commend Todd Huttunen for writing about it.
In Southwest Minneapolis, Edina, St. … (0 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: Minneapolis, Minneasota: Nord'east Duplexes - 02/11/08 03:19 PM
Real Estate Market Update: Duplex sales in NE Minneapolis Sale Price down 24% and Sales Volume down 49% Northeast Minneapolis, February 2008 Northeast became one of the hottest markets in Minneapolis during the "boom" appreciating and average 62% since 2000. Given the relatively modest home vales and it's proximity to the two downtowns, the … (1 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: Tear Downs will continue in Edina...for now - 12/05/07 12:27 PM
The Edina City Council (ECC) decided not to vote on the proposed moratorium on teardowns at last nights meeting. With respect for the massing and appropriateness concerns, a temporary ban helps no one. ECC will continue to research the issue and work on developing effective policy that balances neighborhood improvement with … (2 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: 2008 Lake Harriet Kite Festival! Jan. 12th - 11/21/07 11:52 AM
This has got to be one of the most unique and enjoyable events of the winter. Kites of all shapes, colors and sizes take to the sky above Lake Harriet. What develops is an explosion of color and excitement, hot chocolate, and cider are passed as neighbors and friends enjoy the … (0 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: Lake Nokomis: Walleyes that Glow in the Dark! - 11/21/07 11:01 AM
Here is one for the Myth Busters! Apparently Lake Nokomis Walleye really do glow in the dark. I've heard this one before and assumed it was, what else, a "fish tail". Apparently there may be some truth to it. Most Minnesotans already know that Walleye's have reflective, almost luminescent eye's - hence … (0 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: Loring Park - 11/21/07 10:14 AM
Light Up LoringYes it's true winters here, and while it hasn't actually snowed yet, some of the season's best events are coming up... time to stop fretting about the impending deep freeze, and to START HAVING FUN! Kick your blues at the "Light Up Loring Park" event this Thursday, Dec. 13. They … (0 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: East Harriet Farmstead: A Neighborhood Profile - 09/06/07 08:50 PM
East Harriet Farmstead: East Harriet is most well known for Lakewood Cemetary, and the neighborhood's extensive green space, full of gardens and parks. Bordered by 36th St. on the north and 46th St. to the south. Lyndale Ave. is the eastern boundary; Lake Harriet and Lakewood Cemetery largely make up the western border of the … (0 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: Tangletown Neighborhood Profile, Minneapolis, MN - 07/03/07 11:07 AM
Tangletown is a neighborhood in the Southwest community of Minneapolis. Minnehaha Creek traverses the southern part of the neighborhood. The neighborhood boundaries are 46th St. to the north, Interstate 35W to the east, Diamond Lake Road to the south, and Lyndale Ave. South to the west. Tangletown is most well known … (0 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: Fulton Neighborhod Profile, Minnepeapolis, MN - 07/03/07 10:45 AM
In the southwest corner of Minneapolis, Fulton is most well known for Lake Harriet, Minnehaha Creek, Southwest High School and the 50th and France shopping district. Fulton's boundaries are W. 47th St. to the north, Penn Ave. S. to the east, W. 54th St. to the south, and France Ave. S. … (1 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: SW Mpls Remodeled Home Tour: a neighborhood fundraiser - 07/02/07 12:38 PM
FYI - Full Disclosure: I personally organize and sponsor this event. It's my little way of giving something back to the community. The Remodeled Home Tour is a self-guided, one day tour of recently remodeled homes throughout Southwest Minneapolis. It's a fundraiser for Southwest Minneapolis neighborhoods. Visit the tour website for … (1 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: Kingfield Neighborhood, Minneapolis, Minnesota - 07/01/07 04:06 PM
Kingfield is named after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Located between Interstate 35W on the east and Lyndale Ave. on the west, the northern border is 36th St., and 46th St. on the south. Kingfield neighborhood became part of Minneapolis in 1887 when the city border was extended from 38th St. … (0 comments)
historic urban neighborhood: 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 … (0 comments)
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Gaining an edge, in this competitive housing market, may be easier than you think. It’s amazing how quickly things change. One of the most common questions I get asked by home buyers is what the utility bills are on a given property. Just a few years ago that just wasn’t a consideration … (7 comments)
