Edina Real Estate Blog | Kris Lindahl - RE/MAX Results

The United States Environmental Protection Agency has dubbed January National Radon Action Month as a reminder to Americans that it’s time to check the air in their homes.

Indoor air pollution is a problem nationwide but here in Edina, especially in the winter when our homes are bundled up tight, it can be an even bigger concern. While there are many indoor pollutants in our homes (carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, etc.), one of the dangerous contributors to indoor air pollution is radon, a radioactive gas that can neither be smelled nor seen.

Radon gas forms when rocks emit uranium and radium as they break down. These substances get into your home through even the tiniest of cracks in the foundation. Check out the photo, above. Pretty scary, isn't

Why Rochester on an Edina blog? Rochester, my friend, is the home of “Minnesota’s Craft Beer Boom,” according to The Growler’s Louis Garcia. So, not only can you get world-class medical care in Rochester, but some pretty tasty local brews as well.

Grand Rounds

Last year saw three new brew pubs open in Rochester. Grand Rounds was the first and it opened for business in April of 2015 with a name only the Mayo Clinic pros will get. “We wanted the name of the brewpub to reflect what we’re trying to create – a sense of community, a gathering place, a true neighborhood pub where folks feel welcome, where anyone and everyone can meet and have a good discussion over a pint,” the website claims.

Grand Rounds serves food as well as some tasty craft

While looking at houses for sale in Edina for one of our clients we noticed a number of interesting new listings. This is, by the way a great time to shop for homes. Competition is lower in winter than at any other time of the year so you can relax and take your time when looking for that perfect Edina house for sale.

West Village

Built in 1990, West Village is a townhome community located east of Cahill near the intersection with W. 70th. This roomy 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has 1,875 square feet of living space. It features an open floor plan with vaulted ceilings, a fireplace, screened porch and a private patio off the master bedroom. We like the oversized laundry room and the private, wooded views. This Edina townhome for sale has been

No, it’s not located in Edina and, yes, we do have some pretty amazing shopping of our own right here in town. But, for a change of pace you may just want to head north to Maple Grove and check out the Shoppes at Arbor Lakes.

The Shoppes is just one of three shopping areas in downtown Maple Grove. The other two include The Fountains at Arbor Lakes and Main Street. Combined, the three offer more than 220 businesses and boast of “more retail space than anywhere in Minnesota.”

Some of the retailers you will find here include:

• American Eagle
• Banana Republic
• Bath & Body Works
• Forever 21
• Hot Mama
• Lane Bryant
• Pottery Barn
• PacSun
• Teavana
• The Children's Place

The Shoppes opens every day at 10:00 a.m. However,

What is it with human beings? We find a lovely place to live, move in and then go about trying to change it. I’m specifically referring to the teardowns going on all over Edina. Although the 2015 numbers aren't out yet, according to the Star Trib's John Reinan, Edina saw a record number of demolition permits issued last year and, in fact, "seven new applications came in on a single day.”

"If Edina isn’t the teardown capital of the country, it’s certainly one of them. In a city of just under 50,000 residents, more than 550 homes were torn down and rebuilt between 2008 and 2014," according to Governing magazine's Alan Greenblatt.

Of course all this demolition has its proponents and opponents. Even some local residents like what's happening. "I

The 2015 holiday season in Edina is officially underway and we’re ready to help you fill your calendar!

Shopping AND a Floor Show?

Choose Saturdays to do your holiday shopping at 50 & France and you’ll be serenaded by strolling holiday carolers. This weekend you can enjoy the vocals of the Washburn High School Chamber Singers. Next Saturday’s shoppers will delight to the sounds of Edina Singing Seniors and on the 19th you’ll enjoy the Edina High School Chamber Singers.

Carollers will be performing from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

 “Up North” Holiday Gift Sale

The Edina Art Center is the scene of the “Up North” Holiday Gift Sale, weekends through December 23. Here you’ll find some wonderful gift ideas, from hand-made jewelry to potter and

The latest Edina real estate market statistics are out and it appears that it is still relatively stable. Unlike the overheated sellers’ markets in other Twin Cities suburbs, Edina seems to be holding steady in a balanced mode.

New Listings in Edina

One significant change in Edina’s real estate market is that the number of new listings to hit the market increased more than 5 percent, halting a 3-consecutive month decrease over this time last year. This is good news for homebuyers hoping to get into an Edina home for sale before the heated spring buying market.

The number of closed sales increased 21.4 percent, however, which caused a more than 12 percent decrease in the number of available homes for sale in Edina.

Median Sales Price in

The last official weekend-before-the-holiday season is upon us and if you’re looking for something fun to do in Edina, we have a couple of suggestions.

Skate!

Sure it seems a bit early but the new Holiday Ice Rink at Southdale Center in Edina is open and refrigerated and ready for your blades, regardless of the weather. Free outdoor skating all season – great idea for this weekend before Thanksgiving.

Shop for a Cause

Get to the cafeteria at Edina High tomorrow to shop among Apres Party and Tent Rental’s clearance items. If you need china or new glassware for the big feast next week, this is your chance to get them at a discount. Best of all, this is a fundraiser for Edina High’s wrestling program.

The sale runs from 8 a.m. until 3