Not Your Father’s Newspaper Once upon a time, the Star Tribune Op-Ed page was a must-read forum where Twin Cities leaders aired and exchanged ideas (including a couple pieces contributed by yours truly). As advertising migrated online and newspapers began their epic decline, the Star Tribune Op-Ed page instead became a forum for recycled opinion pieces first...Read More
If you’re not a Realtor, you’ve never heard of ’em. If you are . . . you doubtless have at least a passing acquaintance with such national real estate trainers as Floyd Wickman and Brian Buffini. Realtors (like me) who’ve taken one of their training courses know firsthand what great speakers these guys are, and how entertaining they can be. It’s also...Read More
The Housing Market’s “One-Percenters” In my experience, the vast majority of people who want to buy or sell a home (at least in Minnesota) are a delight to get to know and work with. And the fact that so much of my business is from referrals says that my clients feel the same way about...Read More
Fern Hill Value Where: 4812 West 28th St. in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood (go to Minnetonka Blvd. east of 100; then 2 blocks north on Princeton to 28th st.) What: 3 Bedroom/3 Bath walkout rambler with over 2,800 finished square feet. Listed this Monday (March 19); days on market: 5. When: 2 p.m....Read More
Free Sunsets! It could just be that we’ve had a streak of rainy/overcast days in the Twin Cities. But it’s hard not to be taken aback by the photo of Lake Calhoun (above). If you buy the nearby townhome, the sunsets come with. Twin Cities Trivia Lake Calhoun is named for that Calhoun — Senator John...Read More
Rates, Deductibles Both Jump “April showers bring May flowers.” “2011 insurance claims bring . . . 2012 rate increases.” Ok, so it’s not as catchy, but it’s still definitely the case that record 2011 insurance claims — due to unprecedented storms and claims nationally last year — are hitting homeowners two ways this Spring. First,...Read More
