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November 3, 2015

11/3/15: Los Angeles — 65 Degrees; Minneapolis — 70 Degrees

Welcome Winter Reprieve I don’t expect to repeat this post next month or even next week, but here goes:  if you want a respite from cool, overcast weather in Southern California . . . come to balmy Minneapolis.  Just hurry.   😉 See also, “Winter Humor:  Minnesota vs. Miami (& Elsewhere)“; and “True Minnesotan, Defined.”
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Realtor Report Card: “A-” Marketing, “C+” Communication

28 Showings in 2 Months Whatever their shortcomings may be, the agent who generated 28 showings for their listing client in less than two months isn’t a lousy marketer (note to non-Realtors:  that’s A LOT of showings — at any price point). And yet, the Realtor’s client reportedly wasn’t happy with them. What gives? The...
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Fall 2015: Gas Coupons Make a Comeback

10¢ x 2 x 20 Gallons = Real Money When gas hit $4 a gallon (and kept going) in 2013, it was hard to get excited about coupons offering 5¢ off a gallon. Sorry, not worth the time or effort. Fast forward to this Fall, when regular unleaded in the Twin Cities is approaching $2...
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