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February 9, 2016

Can’t Find What You’re Looking For in Fern Hill? I Might Be Able to Help

Getting the Jump on Upcoming Listings Near Cedar Lake With housing inventory super-tight generally and near Cedar Lake specifically, lots of would-be Buyers looking in Fern Hill, Lake Forest, and Sunset Gables at the moment are coming up empty-handed (the first two neighborhoods are St. Louis Park, the latter is in Minneapolis). If you’re one...
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“Every Dog (of the Dow) Has Its Day?” Not Anymore

Confusing Correlation and Causation “The Super Bowl Indicator.” “Dogs of the Dow” (Jones Index). “Sell in May and go away.” “The hemline index.” What do each of these (and doubtless dozens of other) investing strategies have in common? They were all, once upon a time, reliable investing formulas. Until they weren’t. At least as far as...
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How to Get the Scoop on a Busted Deal

If you want the scoop on a busted deal, a good starting point is the listing agent (representing the Seller). However, if you want the real scoop . . . talk to the former Buyer’s agent. That is, assuming you can find them — and if they’ll talk. MLS Status Once there’s a signed Purchase Agreement,...
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