edina real estate: Annual Taste of Edina Set For Thursday May 17th
- 04/12/12 03:52 AM
The annual Taste of Edina event held at Centennial Lakes Park will be held on Thursday May 17th this year. The event is hosted by Edina’s Chamber of Commerce and is always a good time for all who participate. The event will kick off at 4:30 pm sharp and is expected to last until 7:30pm. There will be a number of local Edina restaurants participating this year among the list include: Salut Bar American, Big Bowl, The Good Earth, D'Amico & Sons,P.F. Chang's, McCormick & Schmick's, Jason's Deli, Cocina del Barrio, Pittsburgh Blue, Crave, Eden Avenue Grill, and a few … (0 comments)
edina real estate: Southdale YMCA Helps Edina Residents Stick To Their New Year’s Resolutions
- 02/13/12 11:07 AM
Many residents in Edina and across the country routinely choose to the month of January to make a New Year’s resolution. The New Year sparks hope among all of a better year to come. Becoming more fit routinely ranks among the top ten in New Year’s resolutions each year. The Southdale Edina YMCA has seen a rise in new memberships since the beginning of the year. If you are looking to keep your resolution to stay fit this year consider becoming a member of the nonprofit center that serves Edina, Richfield, Bloomington, Eden Prairie and south Minneapolis. The facility recently … (1 comments)
edina real estate: Fifth Annual Minnehaha Creek Cleanup A Success
- 07/14/11 02:49 AM
600 volunteers across the metro area came together to give Minnehaha Creek a well needed sprucing up. This year marked the Fifth Annual Minnehaha Creek cleanup. 4,000 pounds of trash alone was pulled out of the area around Lake Hiawatha in South Minneapolis. Many volunteers were also bussed to Lake Calhoun and Lake Nakomis. Volunteers enjoyed free bagels for breakfast and lunch provided by Leinenkugel's. The strangest piece of trash removed from the creek was a door. The grand marshal of the annual clean up event was U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar.The cleanup will help improve the Minnehaha Creek's shoreline, creek bed and … (0 comments)
edina real estate: Edina Tax Payers To See The Lowest Increase In Property Taxes In A Decade
- 11/15/10 02:12 AM
In today's economy any money savings is good news, and Edina residents will soon have reason to celebrate. Tax payers in Edina will more than likely see a tax break on their city tax bill. At the November 1st City Council work session city leaders proposed an updated budget for the 2011 fiscal year. The new budget included the lowest property tax increase the city has seen in the last decade.The preliminary 2011 tax levy and budget that was proposed in early September was set at $26.1 million, which was 2.3 percent higher than the current year. Not only was it … (1 comments)
edina real estate: Edina Named One Of The Nations 100 Best Communities For Young People
- 10/22/10 07:17 AM
Edina was recently recognized by America's Promise Alliance (The Alliance) as one of the nation's "100 Best Communities For Young People." Edina was named one of the nations "100 Best" as a result of the community wide involvement and commitment in raising healthy young people, while encouraging youth leadership and in turn having high achieving students. All aspects of the town of Edina work together from families and businesses to help support the city's youth. "Through its innovative and far-reaching programs, Edina is taking bold and effective steps to help their young people graduate and lead healthy, productive lives," said Marguerite … (1 comments)
edina real estate: Pending Home Sales Rise Again/ from CRS member connect
- 05/06/10 05:29 AM
Pending Home Sales Rise AgainThe Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in March but not closed, rose 5.3 percent from the previous month and was 21.1 percent higher than March 2009, NAR reports. This follows an 8.3 percent monthly increase in February. NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun says the rise in pending home sales is a result of better housing affordability and the homebuyer tax credit, but he expects sales to decline in the months ahead following the expiration of the tax credit. “Clearly the homebuyer tax credit has helped stabilize the market. In the months … (1 comments)
edina real estate: Finally....market recovery?
- 12/14/09 02:42 PM
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Week of December 14, 2009
The post-Thanksgiving bump is in effect for the Twin Cities housingmarket. The week ending December 5 saw pending sales swingupward from the previous week by 152 to settle at 551. This is 7.7percent less than last year at this time, marking the third week of thelast four to post pending sales numbers lower than a year ago. Theaftermath of the tax credit's initial expiration date is combining with thetypical holiday slowdown … (0 comments)
edina real estate: What a great way to start the Holiday season! Trees for Toys.....
- 11/16/08 12:18 PM
Join me to celebrate the Holiday season by getting and giving. On Saturday December 6th 10:00-3:00 we will exchanging new unwrapped toys for a Holiday Tree or wreath. Please email me or call to find out the details! Kim@KimMelin.com 952-844-6246 … (0 comments)
With an increased sale price and an increase of pending sales....are we there yet? Sure feels as though we are getting back to a point of fun in the Real Estate community. Check out the most recent market information as reported by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors.
Edina Hennepin County, MN 2007 2008 Change 2007 2008 Change New Listings 177 169 - 4.5% 779 715 - 8.2% Closed Sales 74 48 - 35.1% 247 188 - 23.9% Average Sales Price $392,826 $500,258 + 27.3% $473,109 $505,937 + 6.9% Percent of Original List Price Received at Sale* … (0 comments)
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