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June 25, 2019

Home Maintenance — Summer Edition

Cure for Dirty Central Air Conditioner:  Soap & Water (Minus the Soap) Unlike an exceptionally dirty car, no one ever wrote “wash me” on a filthy central a/c unit. But, maybe they should. A clogged a/c grill decreases the unit’s air flow, which makes it run hotter . . . which decreases its life expectancy....
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Written vs. Verbal Counter-Offers

Negotiate Formally or Informally?  It Depends [Editor’s Note:  The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.  If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] OK, so “Written vs. Verbal Counter-Offers” isn’t a very sexy title. But it’s a fascinating...
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Pro Rata Property Taxes and End of June Closings (December, Too)

Debits & Credits, Credits & Debits In the vast majority of real estate closings in Minnesota ” 99.45%**, to be exact ” the title companies doing the closing have to calculate a  pro rata property tax adjustment between the Buyer and Seller That’s because in Minnesota, homeowners pay property taxes twice a year (May 15...
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