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December 12, 2012

Housing Market Sign of Recovery #37

2011 vs. 2012 ECRL’s   (Edina Realty City Lakes Awards) A year ago, to have the (dubious) distinction of selling the least expensive property in the City Lakes office, the cut-off was $20,000 or so (someone actually sold a $10,000(!) home in 2011). This year? The cut-off almost doubled, to just under $40,000. Estimated commission on...
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Huge Kenwood Townhome for $6,900?!?

My first thought was, it must be a typo — as in, they must have meant $690,000. Even then, that would be a (stunningly) cheap price for a smashing, contemporary condo with 4 Bedrooms/5 Baths and over 5,600 finished square feet — all just up the street from the Walker and Loring Park on Minneapolis’ Kenwood Parkway...
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“It’ll All Be Over in 10 Days”

Catering For The End of the World “Hang in there,” the acquaintance said.  “It’s all going to be over in 10 days, anyways.” To which I responded, “Oh, I’m sure it won’t take that long.  Hopefully, everything will be back to normal by early next week.” When that was met with a quizzical look, I asked, “What were...
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