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Greenwood Minnesota
Located in the western metro, part of the Lake Minnetonka area, and a member of Hennepin County, Greenwood is a…
Read more →Community life in Deephaven Minnesota
Living on the shores of Lake Minnetonka certainly has its perks. For the citizens of Deephaven, life in and…
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DeephavenHistory of Deephaven Minnesota
Named for its harbor on Lake Minnetonka and located in the western region of Hennepin County, Deephaven is a…
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Luxury HomesHistory of Orono Minnesota
The city of Orono, Minnesota was founded in 1858, the same year that Minnesota became a state. In April, 1889,…
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Lakeshore AreasParks and Trails in Orono Minnesota
The parks and trails located in Orono, Minnesota are some of the most magnificent in the state of Minnesota.…
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Luxury HomesCity of Orono: School & ISD 278
The city of Orono, Minnesota is served by schools that are located within school district 278. ISD 278 is a…
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new constructionCommunity Life in Orono Minnesota
Located on the northern shores of Lake Minnetonka, Orono, Minnesota is a small lakeshore city that prides…
Read more →City of Mayer: Schools and District 111
The schools in Mayer, Minnesota are located in the Watertown-Mayer Public Schools District, or school district…
Read more →Mound Minnesota
Mound, Minnesota, a western suburb of the Twin Cities, is the home of just 9,000 residents who enjoy the city's…
Read more →Long Lake Minnesota
The city of Long Lake is located in the western region of Hennepin County. The city, which got its name from…
Read more →City of Hamburg: Schools and District 108
Hamburg, Minnesota is served by Central Public Schools, which is located within school district 108. The…
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InvestorsRelax…There’s an Alternative
Is the stock market keeping you up at night? Are you consuming more antacids than ever before? Are the ups and…
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InvestorsSave Interest, Build Equity & Shorten the Term
If you invest in a savings account, you’ll make less than 1% and would have to pay income tax on the earnings.…
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InvestorsHow Was It Measured?
In an attempt to compare homes, one of the common denominators has been price per square foot. It seems like a…
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InvestorsWho’s Paying Your Mortgage?
As a homeowner, you obviously pay for your mortgage but as an investor, your tenant does. Equity build-up is a…
Read more →Mortgage Interest Deduction
Originally, in 1913 with the Sixteenth Amendment, Income Tax allowed a deduction on any interest paid by a…
Read more →Retirement Without a Mortgage
Planning for retirement is obviously important and many times, an activity plagued by procrastination. Some…
Read more →When Rates Go Up
Rising interest rates are great if you are renewing a certificate of deposit but not so much when you’re…
Read more →Hamburg Minnesota
With a population of close to 550 residents, Hamburg, Minnesota is one of the smaller cities in Carver County.…
Read more →What’s It Going to Take?
How much evidence is needed to make a decision to get out of the rent race and become a homeowner? Compare your…
Read more →Mayer Minnesota
A small, active city located west of the Twin Cities metro area, the city of Mayer, Minnesota is known for its…
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BuyersRent or Buy?
The question plaguing every tenant who wants a home of their own is whether they should continue to rent or is…
Read more →Contributing Factors
Rental properties have four primary factors that contribute to a return on investment. Based on market…
Read more →How Long Do I Have to Wait?
The question concerning people who’ve had a foreclosure, short sale or bankruptcy is when they will be able to…
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