Thank you for all the wonderful responses and suggestions! Not too expensive means to us: $100,000-$150,000 homes that are in good condition with little to no cosmetic updates and in safe areas.
We currently live in Minneapolis, MN. This past winter was too cold, dark and long! Plus, homes that we are interested are in are $200,000+. We don't want to be house "rich" and rest of life "poor".
Will continue to research...Thanks again, all! - Sun May 11 2008, 20:06
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