Shift to a Buyer’s Market? “Told ‘Ya So” (Back in September!) Compare the Star Trib headline (above) — just published online — with the excerpt below from this blog: “The Twin Cities housing market experienced a shift over the Summer. From scarcity and multiple offers, we’ve now transitioned to a more balanced market ” or even one that...Read More
December and the “Pre-Holidays” First, a caveat: I know lots of Realtors (myself included) who arguably take no time off. Or at least, completely off. Thanks(?) to cellphones, texting and other ubiquitous technology, even when you’re off duty . . . you’re never really off-duty. Case(s) in point: the deal that popped up out of...Read More
Downsides: Traffic, Peer Pressure “Many residents say they glory in the excitement and attention. Some moved here to get in on the tradition. But life in a winter wonderland brings more than glad tidings for the neighbors, who must deal with high public expectations, traffic jams, a parking shortage, litter and nosy visitors.” –“It Can...Read More
Man Bites Dog — Real Estate Edition The vast majority of the time — like 99% — when real estate statistics are off, they’re off on the, shally we say . . . “embellished” side.* So, the 1 1/2 story is billed as a 2 story, the 1,800 square foot home is billed as 2,000,...Read More
