Twin Cities Fall Parade of Homes Organized by builders and remodelers to show off their latest projects, the Fall Parade of Homes can also be the cause of some glitches between Buyers and their Realtors. Especially if the Realtors didn’t know their clients were looking for a new home. When a client goes through the builder’s open house...Read More
Sowing Confusion Amongst Consumers [Editor’s Note: see this for an update on how Edina Realty is responding to the practices(s) discussed in the following post.] Imagine if an apparel maker ripped out its competitors’ labels, attached its own, and sold the mislabeled clothing to consumers as their product? Or, consider what would happen if Panasonic slapped “Sony”...Read More
Definition of “Knockout Millwork” What’s the definition of “knockout millwork?” You’re looking at it (above). That would be the view from just inside the entrance of 4609 Browndale, John Everett’s new listing in Edina’s historically designated Country Club neighborhood. Wowed . . . by the Basement You know a home has amazing millwork (moldings, trim,...Read More
“It Is What Where It Is” Quick, name some West Twin Cities suburbs. If you ask some local agents, the list would include Golden Valley, Edina, St. Louis Park, Hopkins, and “Close-in Minnetonka.” As opposed to what? “Far-out Minnetonka?” “Close-in Anoka?” Runner-up favorite suburb adjective: “PWB” (for “Prestigious West Bloomington”). Marketing Location I definitely get...Read More
