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April 2015

The Secret to Life (& Real Estate Marketing) According to “City Slickers”

“You Stick to That One Thing and the Rest Don’t Mean Sh*t.” Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? [Holds up one finger] This. Mitch: Your finger? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don’t mean shit. Mitch: But, what is the “one thing?” Curly: [smiles]...
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“It’s Coming, It’s Coming . . It’s (Almost) Here!!”

3911 24th Street:  Open House This Saturday (May 2) After a couple weeks of last-minute prep, 3911 24th St. just west of Cedar Lake will officially be on the market this Friday, May 2. The home is perfect for someone who wants to build new construction on a great lot in a terrific location; do...
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Counteroffer vs. Amendment vs. Addendum in 3 Easy Symbols

<    +     Î” [Editor’s Note:  Nothing in this post or on this blog should be construed as offering legal counsel.  If you require legal advice, please consult an attorney.] If you want to skip my post, “Counteroffer vs. Amendment vs. Addendum” and cut to the chase, here it is, in three easy symbols:...
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2015 Mpls. St. Paul Magazine “Super Real Estate Agents”

Eight Straight! (Years, That Is) [Editor’s Note:  See the more recent, “2015 Mpls. St. Paul Magazine ‘Super Real Estate Agents’ Announced” as well.] I’m delighted to report that I’ve been nominated as a 2015 Mpls. St. Paul Magazine “Super Real Estate Agent.” The award is jointly sponsored by Mpls. St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business; an independent...
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Out-of-Commission Kiosks, or, The Trouble With Ticket-Less

Airport eParking:  $14 a day, Infinite — or Free? Being a budget-conscious traveler, I elected to swipe my credit card at the airport parking ramp rather than take a paper ticket the other week. Fancy name for the above:  “eParking.” Savings per day:  $2. The catch? When I returned home three days later — near...
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When a Spiral Staircase is a Dealbreaker

Indoor Spiral Staircases vs. Outdoor Spiral Staircases Maybe it’s because I’m a 6’2″, 220 lb. male, but I’ve never particularly been a fan of spiral staircases. Too tight (at least for me) and occasionally, flimsy. Like overly-generous use of mirrors, they also suggest cramped quarters that somebody is trying not to make seem even smaller...
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