Bernie Madoff Gets Sued . . . in NY, MA [NY Attorney General Andrew] Cuomo Sues Over Madoff Investments –Headline, The New York Times (4/6/09) How is it that Bernie Madoff broke state laws in New York and Massachusetts (that state is also suing), but not Minnesota? Doesn’t Minnesota have an attorney general — and...Read More
Where: 29XX Quentin (St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood)What: 3 BR/3BA; *3,937 FSF. Year built: 1936How much: $379,900On Market: 7/23/08 I originally profiled this home way back in July, when it first came on the market (“Too Good To Be True“). The question I posed — “4,000 FSF by Cedar Lake for $380k? Not So...Read More
29,000 Foot Peaks and 3,000 FSF Houses What do 29,000 foot mountain peaks and 3,000 finished square foot (“FSF”) houses have in common? They don’t exist. Or at least, almost never.* When I see a house listed on MLS (“Multiple Listing Service”) with 3,010 FSF (or 2,043 FSF, or similar), I’m immediately skeptical. My thought...Read More
