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July 18, 2019

Downtown Minneapolis’ $5M(!) Condo

Whitney Lofts Unit Overlooking the Mississippi River OK, so the “For Sale” condo with 17.5′ ceilings and spectacular views of the Mississippi River (photo, above) is listed for only $2.875M. But, that just buys the shell — the unit is currently unfinished, raw space. Assuming that it costs $500/square foot to finish the 4,100 square...
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Home Features That Can Be Staged: Closets, Fridges, Toilets and Garages (Huh?!?)

Do the Cars Come With?? Garages are so important to buyers that Chicago agent Michael LaFido “stages” them for his listings. “We’ll bring in vehicles”Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Range Rovers,” Mr. LaFido says. “I particularly like Range Rovers because they appeal to soccer moms.” –“The Ups and Downs of Having a Home Garage“; The WSJ...
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“Done Deal!!” (Or, Is It??). How Home Buyers Know For Sure the Seller Accepted Their Offer

On the 2 Yard Line vs. The End Zone [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.] Test your knowledge of today’s housing market (and real estate law), and...
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