Thursday, September 2, 2010

For many home buyers, a walking-friendly neighborhood is becoming as important as square footage and an updated kitchen. But the convenience of being close to parks, schools, shops and restaurants may come at a cost.
Wynne Yelland's modernist house turned heads when it was built in 2004 near Cedar Lake in Minneapolis. Now you can have it for $723,000.
Built in 1977, this four-bedroom, two-bathroom house has 2,158 square feet and features three bedrooms on one level, hardwood floors, a finished walkout basement, patio, deck and two-car detached garage. Listed by Kristi Weinstock, Coldwell Banker Burnet, 612-309-8332.
While national results sent stock markets tumbling, the Twin Cities area's drop in sales was the worst among 20 cities surveyed.
A St. Louis Park bibliophile and his wife bought the house next door to tear it down and expand their own. Instead, they kept both houses, joined the two structures and turned an entire house into a library.
This cottage-style home is a study in efficiency because it places a third of the living area in the attic. The second-floor landing overlooks the full-height great room. The upper floor, which can be used as an adult retreat, features a study off the master bedroom and bath. A bunk room on the first floor provides additional sleeping space. Covered porches are designed on both the front and rear of the home. There's also ample storage space in the attic eave area.
From Sunday's paper
Homeowners who owe more on their mortgages than their homes are worth have stark choices. The results can cascade through the community and the economy, affecting us all.
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