How do you spell “ice dam?” I know more than a few local homeowners filling out their Seller Disclosure this Spring — or maybe just bad spellers — tempted to add an “n.” And if you had one this past Winter, you’d better disclose it. Either that, or hope that: a) the Buyer’s inspector is oblivious; and b) the...Read More
The Ultimate Aerial Shot For an average home, you take 10 photos. For a more expensive home, you take 18 photos (the maximum number allowed on MLS). For an expensive home in an especially gorgeous setting or with a stunning view (or both), you take 18 photos, plus use a boom to show the home’s context....Read More
Euphemism for “Puny Paycheck” That was the phrase I heard at a real estate course this morning bemoaning the commission checks associated with $25,000 home sales — or leasing a property for 10% – 50% of the first month’s rent (see, “Why I Don’t Do Rentals“). While not common (thankfully) in the metro Twin Cities, home...Read More
“Stick and Stones May Break . . . “ I knew my front desk’s first aid kit included a cross section of pain relievers, because I’ve availed myself now and then. However, rummaging through it today, I discovered Pepto-Bismol (makes sense), but also gauze and band-aid’s. I hope the latter items aren’t closing-related (and no, the incessant...Read More
Foundation Size: 1,000 AbvGrdFinSqFt: 1,000 Total Fin SqFt: 1,000 Suffice to say that I was dubious when I saw the above stat’s on a new MLS listing this morning. It’s not often that a house actually measures to such a round number, and that the foundation size, above ground square feet, and...Read More
For many “space-challenged” families, even the thought seems inconceivable: a home with too many bedrooms! How can such a thing be possible? Easy. Exhibit A: a two-story home with a 900 square foot foundation — and four (or five!) bedrooms on the upper level. When you see such a configuration, you know that: 1) the bedrooms...Read More
