“Animal/Insect/Pest Infestation? Check “Yes’ or “No'” [Note to Readers: 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.] Do a cursory search online for “animal control,” “bat removal,” or similar, and you’ll...Read More
Tudors aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. The knocks? For starters, at least in the Twin Cities, many Tudors date to the 1920’s and 1930’s. Translation: even if they’re in magnificent condition . . . they’re old. Such Tudors often have formal (vs. open concept) floor plans typical of that era, and ” unless their original hot...Read More
Spoiler Alert * * * Spoiler Alert * * * Spoiler Alert * * * I have a dark theory about why Amazon Prime’s super hero send-up, “The Boys,” is such a smash hit: its indelible imagery is so shocking — either violent, carnal . . . or simultaneously both(!) — that it supplants,** if...Read More
“Top 10 12(!)” Definitions One. A large or lavish meal or social gathering (remember those, pre-pandemic??). “Sarah & Fred’s 50th anniversary party was an absolute blow out!” Two. An event at which goods are sold at heavily discounted prices. Clothing store: “Our Halloween blowout sale has hundreds of items starting at under $10!!” Three. A lopsided...Read More
Realtors’ Investment: Skill, Time, & Marketing $$$ How long should a listing contract be? The short answer: “long enough to sell the property being listed.” How long that is ” assuming that the home is well-priced, staged, and marketed ” is typically a function of price. Under $250k in the Twin Cities today, you’d estimate...Read More
