“Hand-Crafted Signature Beverages” I get, sort of, such things as artisanal bread, cheese, and beer. But I’m sorry, I draw the line at coffee — and pitches like the one below for a local coffee chain in a recent mailer: “Our hand-crafted lattes begin with double shots of our fresh roasted signature espresso blend, we...Read More
I’ve certainly committed my share of typo’s and malapropisms — so I’m not going to poke (too) much fun at anyone else’s. But, it’s hard not to get a chuckle out of contract that lists ones of the parties as “Patrician.” P.S.: Can a woman be “patrician?” And if she were, wouldn’t that make her...Read More
Possible Scenarios and Intriguing Permutations Although there are ways to minimize the risk — and each situation is unique — there are times when a home that’s under contract doesn’t appraise. What then? Assuming that the standard Minnesota Financing Contingency Addendum applies, there are two main possibilities: One. The Buyer’s financing contingency fails, and the...Read More
“Beautiful and Well-Appointed” — Realtor Definition In a typical day, I receive anywhere from 50 to 150 emails. Software filters notwithstanding, at least 20 or 30 are guaranteed to be spam. Like this one, with the subject header, “I want to talk,” and including a link that I’m sure isn’t to Disney or Nickelodeon: “Hi!...Read More
