Subliminal Seller Messages Yes, it’s a tough market for Home Sellers. And it’s good staging technique to create clusters of three over fireplace mantles and other focal points. Still, I’m not sure that the listing agent — or their client — fully appreciated the (subliminal?) message they appear to be sending in the photo above.Read More
Real Estate Guessing Game OK, which Twin Cities neighborhood am I describing? –It’s in Edina, east of Highway 100;–With its blend of rolling hills, wetlands, and manor-like homes on big lots (rules out Country Club), it feels like Minnetonka;–It’s an easy, five minute walk to both the Convention Grill and 50th & France. Give up?...Read More
Pacemakers, Wheaties, and . . . Bicycle Sprockets?? Conservation may be a sign of personal virtue but it is not a sufficient basis for a sound, comprehensive energy policy. –Former Vice President Dick Cheney Not only was Cheney wrong about conservation and energy policy — he also missed its (considerable) economic benefits. It turns out...Read More
They’re creakier than they used to be, but for the most part they still work: they flex, move, and operate when I command them to; only leak a little bit; and generally keep me in good stead. My 50 year old (plus) flesh and bones? Those, too. But I was actually thinking of my 50...Read More
