Neighborhood Name as “Brand” Once upon a time, people lived in St. Paul, or Minneapolis, or St. Louis Park. Now, they live in Fern Hill, Birchwood, or Sorenson (all neighborhoods in St. Louis Park). Overall, as Martha Stewart would say, “that’s a good thing.” Especially if the neighborhood name isn’t just marketing, but reflects an...Read More
Shouldn’t That Be “NoMi?” Looking for a good neighborhood? First find . . . . a good neighborhood association. NOMI (North Minneapolis, truncated) is attracting attention from Realtors, for its well-organized home tours, as well as from Lavender magazine, which noted the neighborhood’s “growing reputation as a GLBT-friendly sector.” From a housing perspective, the highlight...Read More
