June 10th, 2009 categories: Trends
I love visual representations of data. Making vast amounts of data easy to grasp is quite an art and this map, produced by TIP Strategies Inc, really made the current job picture hit home in historical terms. While I like to keep upbeat throughout this blog, I’m of the belief that the job losses aren’t going to get much better anytime soon. Take a look and let me know your thoughts…
The Geography of Jobs from TIP Strategies, Inc
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September 26th, 2008 categories: Neighborhoods, Trends
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
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July 14th, 2008 categories: Real Estate, Trends
Plentiful jobs, excellent schools, affordable housing – according to CNN’s Money Magazine top 100 list of America’s best small cities, 9 Minnesota cities have all that and more. And even better, the report ranked our very own northwest suburb, Plymouth, MN, as the #1 place to live among U.S. cities with populations of 50,000 to 300,000!
The ranking touts Plymouth’s “topnotch” schools, plentiful jobs, affordable housing, low crime rate and active outdoor culture. In addition, the report shows that Plymouth has a significantly higher-than-average median family income, family purchasing power, math and reading test scores, and percentage of residents with a health plan (91.2%); AND lower-than-average auto insurance premiums, shorter commute times, and lower median home prices. Here are a few other things they say about our little gem of a city… Read the rest of this entry »
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May 8th, 2008 categories: Design, Green Living, Moving, Trends
One fifth of all Americans – 20 percent – move every year! That means that the average U.S. resident will move a total of 16 times over their lifetime – about once every five years! That’s a lot of moving!
Moving supplies such as boxes, bubble wrap and other packaging materials remain piled up in landfills long after people have settled into their new abodes. EarthFriendlyMoving has set out to change that by offering eco-friendly moving supplies available at consumer-friendly prices. Read the rest of this entry »
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