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CNN Money just came out with its latest “Best Places to Live 2010“.  Not only was Eden Prairie, MN ranked #1 overall, but 4 other cities in Minnesota made it into the top 25!  The other cities included Plymouth (#11), Woodbury (#13), Eagan (#15), and Apple Valley (#20).  CNN Money was focused on smaller cities (population between 50,000 and 300,000) that are good for families.   Their exact criteria can be found here.

This marks the 2nd Minneapolis suburb to be picked atop the list in the past 3 years (Plymouth ranked #1 in 2008).

Click through to see updated stats on Eden Prairie homes and condos.

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Subprime credit woes are one thing, but will sky-high fuel prices spark a migration back to the city? The folks over at Minneapolis St.Paul Magazine did some digging and discovered that “here in the Twin Cities, there is hope.” They tapped into some local experts and rounded up the Twin Cities ”Best Places to Live: 20 Great Neighborhoods That Are Beating the Market” » Read it now

And if you’re looking for the low down on your own neighborhood or contemplating moving to another, check out the Minneapolis Association of Realtors’ “Your Neighborhood At a Glace”  chart for statistics on median prices, property taxes, crime, and more.   » Go there now