On the Menu: “Fried Chicken Tacos”, “Baja Shrimp Tacos,” etc. It’s certainly a welcome change from the usual, empty streetscape in Downtown Minneapolis (especially in Winter): lots of pedestrians lined up to buy good food at what appear to be at least two dozen or so food trucks.* Most popular stretches: along Marquette and Third Avenue,...Read More
“You Know a Housing Market’s Hot When . . .” I’ll occasionally get marketing pieces from agents active in Scottsdale, Florida, or other warm spots Minnesotans are known to congregate, especially in the (very) cold winter months. But, I don’t recall getting a pitch from someone based in Denver, soliciting referrals, like the one I got...Read More
Keep Minnesota Entrepreneurs in Minnesota! Except for the fact that 11 year-old Riley and her family leave, Minnesota comes off looking pretty good in Pixar’s new blockbuster, “Inside Out.” Minnesota is where Riley learned to play hockey, enjoyed going to the lakes with her family in the Summer, and loves her teammates, friends, and school...Read More
Milan’s Bosco Verticale No, these two towers are nowhere to be found in the Twin Cities. Known as the “Bosco Verticale” (Vertical Forest), the Milan project consists of two towers, 26 stories and 18 stories high, ringed with what appear to be evergreen trees. Wikipedia elaborates: “It is called Bosco Verticale because each tower houses trees between three...Read More
Analog vs. Virtual Unlocked Doors Once upon a time, standard Realtor advice to new homeowners, post-closing, was to change the locks: even if the Seller delivered all known keys to the Buyer, there was always the possibility of neighbors or friends possessing a “stray.” Now, thanks to smart homes — and specifically, Nest thermostats — there’s...Read More
Stylish West Oaks Contemporary Where: 3480 Fairway Lane, just north of Highway 7 and Hopkins Crossroads (County 73) in Minnetonka. When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (June 23). What: 3 Bedroom/3 Bath soft Contemporary with over 3,600 square feet. How much: $509k. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan and Karen Antone, Edina Realty-City Lakes. This 3,600 square foot Contemporary was...Read More
