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The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District has just released its most recent water quality rankings for the various bays and sections of Lake Minnetonka. In regard to what these letter grades mean, please review the linked ranking index. The bays and beaches of the Cottagewood neighborhood score especially high once again!
However, other than having a less recognizable name, Deephaven's Cottagewood neighborhood trumps the Minneapolis Kenwood neighborhood in most regards! First, Cottagewood is a peninsula surrounded by some of Lake Minnetonka's most pristine bays.
Second, the history of this enchanted alcove is second to none! For example, check out the neighborhood general store nearly ...
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Problems with old sewer pipe are surfacing
Plumbers across the metro and beyond have unearthed it many times in older homes, and it's never good news.
It's often called "Orangeburg pipe," after the New York city where much of it was produced in the 1940s and later.
The pipe is like "tarpaper rolled up and laminated with asphalt," said Jerry Sauber, whose family has run a plumbing business ...
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These races run on Sunday, July 17, and offer a great triathlon event to all skill levels. Our youth race is the closest thing to a true competive adult race you will find and offers 90 medals and trophies as well as team racing. Our adult race kicks off in pristine Little Long Lake and offers a low traffic, uncomplicated bike and run course. These events serve as the ...
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Consider these two developing trends in the real estate market and what they might mean to you:
1. The number of buyers paying cash for property is on the uptick. Is this another sign the bottom is near? Cash buyers tend to be more financially savy than the average buyer. Are stocks too high relative to real estate? Is an increase in cash buyers and further indication ...
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Notice I didn't say, "neighborhood school," but "district!" That's right, the entire Westonka School District delivers that 50's and 60's feel while delivering new millennium educational performance. Nestled in a quiet alcove on the west side of Lake Minnetonka, most of the district is within 35 minutes of downtown Minneapolis. The entire community is a well kept secret so check ...
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Are the national media and a macro emphasis on regional statistics causing homebuyers to miss buying opportunities? Our housing market in the Twin Cities area is much like the stock market in some regards. Like blue chip stocks, some market areas decline slower than the market as a whole, lose less value and recover faster. It is possible that while the Twin Cities area continues ...
January is radon awareness month, so I am reminding friends and clients about this issue in their homes, schools and workplaces. ALL structures in MN--and the USA--contain radon, and managing your home's level is critical. Everyone should have a long-term plan; even if you have tested before and even if you have mitigation equipment in place. Changes in your foundation and equipment ...
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While still 17.4 % off its all-time peak, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is now 43.9% above its recession low of 6547. Does this feel right when balanced against all of the negative news out there? Not really. Why do we care on a real estate blog? We care, because in our economy, the stock market has long been viewed as a "Leading Economic Indicator." ...
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Here is a great video to help you do one of the most important tasks for our climate!