Sale Math I’ve previously posted on the (increasing) practice of retailers heralding something as “sale-priced” when in fact it’s marked down from $20 to $19.49 (at the grocery store, make that $2.89 instead of $2.99). See, “Micro-Coupons and Micro-Sales.” So, I feel obliged to note (brag about) the terrific savings I scored at JC Penney’s...Read More
“If I Can’t Rent it for [$] . . . I’m Going to Sell it!” Although I’ve heard it much less often than “the Rental Bluff,” I’d be remiss if I didn’t I didn’t comment on its corollary, “the Sales Bluff.” Namely, a(n unintentional) landlord who’s deadlocked with an existing renter over a rental hike, lease term, etc. —...Read More
Brand Confusion Since Manager Josh Kaplan’s switch to another office (actually, two) last Spring — see, “Edina Realty Shake-Up!” — I’ve been the sole “Kaplan” in Edina Realty’s City Lakes Office. Which has meant a dramatic drop in errant email’s, voice mails, etc. But not to zero. I received a forwarding message the other day...Read More
Put-Upon (Grand)Parents According to the Census Bureau, what percentage of young adults aged 25 to 34 are currently living in their parents’ home? A. 6.5% B. 14.2% C. 22.3% D. 41.9% Answer: B Gauging from the headlines or even an informal poll of your friends, you’d certainly guess that that number was much higher. And...Read More
