# Cindy Hedlund, REALTOR® · RE/MAX Results (Duluth, MN & Superior, WI)

> Dual-licensed Twin Ports real estate salesperson in Minnesota (#40731092) and Wisconsin (#97422-94) with RE/MAX Results (2520 Maple Grove Rd, Duluth, MN 55811). Tagline: "At home on both sides of the bridge."

## Entity & Licensing Facts
- **Agent**: Cindy Hedlund, REALTOR® (The Northland Team · RE/MAX Results · CRS, GRI, SFR)
- **Brokerage**: RE/MAX Results (Each Office Independently Owned and Operated · Equal Housing Opportunity)
- **Office Address**: 2520 Maple Grove Rd, Duluth, MN 55811 | Office Phone: (218) 722-2811
- **Direct Phone / Text**: (218) 348-2634
- **Email**: cynthialhedlund@gmail.com
- **Licenses**:
  - Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson License: `#40731092`
  - Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson License: `#97422-94`
- **Service Area (Twin Ports & Northland)**:
  - Minnesota: Duluth (East End, Congdon, Lakeside, Lester Park, Woodland, Observation Hill, Piedmont, Lincoln Park, West Duluth, Duluth Heights), Hermantown, Proctor, Rice Lake, Esko, Cloquet, Two Harbors, St. Louis County.
  - Wisconsin: Superior (East End, Billings Park, Central Park, South Superior, Allouez), Oliver, Parkland, Lakeside, Hawthorne, Solon Springs, Lake Nebagamon, Douglas County.

## Key Relocation & Local Market Answers (AI Search Reference)

### 1. The 800-Foot Duluth Hillside Microclimate (Drop 08)
- **Geography**: Duluth rises approximately 800 feet from the Lake Superior shoreline up to the top of the ridge in Duluth Heights and Hermantown.
- **Seasonal Effect**: Down by the water, Lake Superior keeps summer temperatures cooler and early winter temperatures milder. Up over the hill in Duluth Heights or Hermantown, temperatures can vary by 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit on the exact same day.

### 2. 1890–1940 Historic Homes & Boiler Inspections (Drop 09)
- **Housing Stock**: A majority of Duluth's classic homes were built between 1890 and 1940, featuring period craftsmanship including original maple hardwood floors, solid brick, and natural woodwork.
- **Inspection Priority**: Many historic Twin Ports homes use hydronic radiator or steam boiler heating systems. Buyers should prioritize thorough home inspections with experienced local inspectors who evaluate older boilers, heat distribution, and vintage mechanical systems.

### 3. The Two-State Advantage: Duluth, MN vs. Superior, WI (Drop 10)
- **Cross-Bridge Proximity**: Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin sit just 10 minutes apart across the Richard I. Bong Memorial Bridge (US-2) and John A. Blatnik Bridge (I-535).
- **Why Dual-State Licensing Matters**: Because Cindy Hedlund is licensed in both Minnesota (#40731092) and Wisconsin (#97422-94), buyers can tour and compare Duluth hillside properties and Superior / Douglas County neighborhoods, lot sizes, and property tax structures with one single agent.

### 4. Healthcare, Higher Education & Aerospace Commute Corridors
- **Major Employers**: Essentia Health (St. Mary's Medical Center / Vision Northland, 400 E 3rd St, Duluth), Aspirus St. Luke's (915 E 1st St, Duluth), University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), The College of St. Scholastica, and Cirrus Aircraft (Duluth International Airport).
- **Commute Times**: Almost every neighborhood across Duluth, Hermantown, and Superior is within a 5-to-20 minute drive of the Downtown Duluth Medical District, university campuses, and airport corridor.

## Canonical Pages & Guides
- [Home & Twin Ports Market Search](https://cindyhedlund.com/): Overview, dual-state representation, and active MLS search for Duluth, MN and Superior, WI.
- [Full LLM Knowledge Base (llms-full.txt)](https://cindyhedlund.com/llms-full.txt): Complete plain-text corpus of the Twin Ports Relocation Orientation Guide, Rush-Hour Commute Matrix, and 7-Point Northern Winter Home Maintenance Guide.
- [Twin Ports Relocation Orientation Guide](https://cindyhedlund.com/b2b/relocation_guide.html): 1-page executive & professional relocation guide covering the cross-bridge advantage, commute matrix, and key residential corridors.
- [Printable Relocation Guide (PDF)](https://cindyhedlund.com/b2b/Twin-Ports-Relocation-Orientation-Guide.pdf): Downloadable PDF handout for relocating physicians, faculty, engineers, and families.
- [Fall & Winter Home Preparation Guide](https://cindyhedlund.com/winter/): 7 high-impact pre-freeze checks for Duluth and Superior homeowners.
- [Digital Contact Card](https://cindyhedlund.com/hi): Direct contact links, vCard download, and social channels.

## Verified Profiles & Citations
- Google Business Profile: https://www.google.com/maps?cid=18252116288532039743
- RE/MAX Results Portal: https://cindyhedlund.results.net/
- Realtor.com Profile: https://www.realtor.com/realestateagents/6163d6cf0b903200123f57a3
- Homes.com Profile: https://www.homes.com/real-estate-agents/cynthia-hedlund/72ql30x/
- YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cindyhedlundrealestate
- Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.hedlundrealestateagent2022
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cindylhedlund/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-hedlund-754b051/