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2010
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I had an open house in the Armatage neighborhood of southwest Minneapolis yesterday and a neighbor from across the street came over to tell me how much she loves living there. She moved to the neighborhood a couple years ago from Linden Hills, one of the most enviable Minneapolis neighborhoods, a...
10/17/2010
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Not only does Edina's Centennial Lakes Park offer free daily concerts and entertainment Monday-Thursday throughout the summer (including Thursday night movies), they also have a backup plan in case of bad weather. If it rains, most performances move from the Maetzold Amphiteather to the nearby i...
10/07/2010
NOTE: I spend my Wednesdays Unplugged from appointments. It's my day to stay home, enjoy cooking and welcome our kids and grandkids for dinner in the evening. We end our meal with quotes from the Norwegian 'Quote Cup' passed on to me from my grandmother. I share a quote and a recipe here each wee...
10/06/2010
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The first time I visited WA Frost was over 20 years ago, shortly after we moved to the Twin Cities. That was in the days before Internet accessibility, and my family gave me a book of interesting local restaurant menus for Mother's Day with the assignment of choosing the restaurant where I would...
10/05/2010
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As I was chatting with buyers at my open house today I was reminded how useful it is to get out and drive through neighborhoods and stop at open houses. Especially in the early stages of the home buying process, it can be invaluable to get away from the computer and onto the streets. It is amazi...
10/04/2010
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Crystal, MN is a suburb just west of Minneapolis. It doesn't have any big 'destination' draws, it is just a quiet residential community with tree-lined streets and easy access to Highway 100 and the city. Its location makes it very convenient to get to almost anywhere in the metro area. Crysta...
10/03/2010
If you are like most buyers you are doing most of your home searching online, whether you are still in the dreaming stage or already working with a Realtor. There is a good chance that in your online searching you will find a home that you get excited about... it looks perfect for you! So, when ...
10/01/2010
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Sharlene Hensrud
Realtor. Listener. Knowledgable. Patient.