Local Resources
This directory of local resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area.
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - You know how Minnesotans like to talk about the weather. Be prepared! | |
| Area Information | |
| Explore Minnesota - Think you know Minnesota pretty well? Chances are there are large parts of it you've never explored... | |
| Mill City Museum - An attraction for all ages, Mill City Museum chronicles the flour milling industry that dominated world flour production for roughly a half-century and fueled the growth of Minneapolis. | |
| Science Museum of Minnesota - Explore the latest attractions and catch a film at the I-MAX theatre. | |
| Minnesota State Fair - The Great Minnesota Get-Together | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Home Resources | |
Esquire Estate Sales - Whether you are downsizing your living situation or assisting a loved one during a life transition, Esquire Estate Sales works with you to understand your needs and to get you the best possible results. From jewelry to artwork, furniture to home décor there is no one that can manage and promote your sale better than we can.
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| The Home Depot - Order on-line or find the store closest to you | |
| Lowe's - Another great home improvement super-store. | |
Parade of Homes - New home construction, remodeling, and luxury home tour resources.
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| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Schools | |
| Hopkins Public Schools (#270) - Serving Hopkins, Minnetonka, Golden Valley, Eden Prairie, Edina, Plymouth and St. Louis Park. | |
| Meadowbrook Elementary - Meadowbrook Elementary School is part of Hopkins School District 270. The school is located in Golden Valley, MN., just west of Minneapolis and has a student population of 600 in grades kindergarten through six. | |
| Robbinsdale Schools (#281) - Serving the northwest suburbs of Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope, Plymouth and Robbinsdale. | |
| Breck School - Breck School is an Episcopal, co-educational, college-preparatory day school enrolling students of diverse backgrounds and abilities in grades preschool through twelve. It is located in the Tyrol Hills Neighborhood of Golden Valley. | |
| Minneapolis Jewish Day School - Provides a pluralistic, egalitarian program respecting the diversity of Jewish life and practice for grades K-8. | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Minneapolis Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Coldwell Banker Burnet Connection Services - Connection Services is a unique web-based resident connection service, available 24 x 7. This online service is FAST, FREE, and has NO FEES of any kind. Order your essential home-related services online: local & long distance phone service, cable & satellite TV, high speed Internet, electricity, change of address, newspaper delivery, magazines, and more. You get a best price guarantee from each provider, side-by-side price comparison, and many specials. | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| City Information | |
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| Mortgage | |
Burnet Home Loans - From the comfort of your own home, you can find out how much house you prequalify for, apply online and begin to gather the documents you'll need to get your loan approved. It's that easy!
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Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Tax Information | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
