Want to know how much natural light a room — or an entire home — gets?
Turn off all the lights.
As my impressed open house visitors saw for themselves yesterday at 2275 Youngman, there’s practically no difference in how light the Kitchen (above) is with the lights on or off.
The explanation?
There’s a huge skylight directly above the center island (the unit is a top-floor penthouse).
P.S.: the silestone countertops do show off better when the under-cabinet lights are on.
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You Know What They Say About Hindsight
With 2011 winding down, my in-boxes — paper and email – are collecting the usual plugs for continuing ed classes 
promising insights about what to expect in 2012.
So, I had to pause when I saw an upcoming class with the title, “Outlook 2003.”
My first thought was that it was a typo.
Then, I realized that it was referring to the Microsoft software program that many people (including me) use for their calendar and contact manager.
P.S.: If someone really could tell you what was going to happen in 2003 ahead of time, I assure you, insights into the housing market would be far down the list.
At the top?
The best performing stocks of 2003, starting with the takeovers.
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It’s that time of year in Minnesota again.
Halloween?
Hard to forget that that’s tonight, if you have kids in your household.
Shorter days and colder weather?
That, too.
But I was thinking of deer hunting season.
I know when it starts not because I hunt — or even know which end of a gun to pick up – but because every year at least a few otherwise very punctual, very reliable contractors I work with inexplicably go AWOL for a few days.
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Reassuring Condo Buyers
Normally, someone who purchases a condo or townhome has to wait until they’ve signed a Purchase Agreement to find out how financially strong (or not) the building or development is. See, “Ten Day Review Period . . . 2 Weeks Too Late.”
Then, they have ten days to review the related materials (Association Articles, Bylaws, Amendments, Board minutes, etc.)
In today’s climate of lender-mediated sales (foreclosures, short sales), financial stress, etc., that’s too late in the process for many Buyers, who want to know up front if they’re potentially “buying trouble.”
Which is why I’m telling prospective Buyers and their agents right on MLS about the Condo Association at my (gorgeous) new listing at 2275 Youngman, in St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood (photos above and below).
Agent Remarks: Amenity-loaded building (Exercise Room, Library, etc.) with a conservative, financially strong Owners Association. Also: 3(!) parking spaces and 2 adjoining storage lockers, just steps to the elevator.
Public Remarks: Treat yourself to The Regency’s premiere Penthouse! Over 2,700 dramatic square feet with over-the-top finishes including 3 skylights, Living Room FP, and deluxe Owners Suite with Walk-in closet. Panoramic views of the Mississippi Valley and bluffs.
–MLS listing for 2275 Youngman #509W (emphasis added)
Elsewhere in the marketing literature, I also inform Buyers that 2275 Youngman is “a financially strong Condo building* with many renovated units.”
Translation: 1) you’re not going to be blindsided by special assessments; and 2) all the improvements that other owners are making will benefit your condo, too (“a high tide raises all ships”).
Want to take a look?
I’m there from 1 – 3 p.m. today, hosting the first Sunday open house.
Hope to see you!
*Based on the financial review and reserve recommendations of the Association’s third-party consultant.
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