Condos Leading A Boom Market

Condominiums are the hot new real estate product in the Twin Cities—with nearly 11,000 new units expected in the next few years.

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January 5, 2005, 6:00 AM PST

By Deborah Myerson


Looking for a place to live in downtown Minneapolis or St. Paul? If a spanking new condo fits the bill, there are plenty to choose from. Infill is the hot trend, and condominium growth is rapidly reshaping the urban landscape of the Twin Cities.

Thanks to Deborah Myerson

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