Life is Inspections are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” —Forest Gump (paraphrased). [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.] Why...Read More
Getting (and Wanting) What You Pay For You’d certainly think that $300 a month for Association dues is a better deal than $500, assuming two near-identical units. But, the truth is, the higher fee could be a (much) better value. How so? If it covers a long list of services and building amenities that the...Read More
Other Candidates: Nevada, Wyoming, New Hampshire, Maine, Alaska, South Dakota Reader #1: “Montana is beautiful. But it’s too red-state for me.” Reader #2: “Travel out to Missoula and other populated parts of Montana and you’ll see they are generally educated and liberal leaning like anywhere else in the country.” Reader #3: “Missoula is a blue...Read More
October 20, 2020: Twin Cities Forecast to Get Up to 7″ Snow Usually in Minnesota in October, an exterior photo showing a home covered in snow would be a sure giveaway of a (very) stale listing.** Not today. The Twin Cities is expecting up to 7″(!) of snow, with several inches on the ground already...Read More
Forecasted Low Temp in Twin Cities Tonight: 24 Degrees At least from my perspective as a Realtor, less important than who takes responsibility for blowing out (winterizing) the sprinkler system in the Fall, is that someone does it. If not, the system can rupture due to freezing, causing both extensive flooding and expensive pipe repair....Read More
Is the Listing Agent Phil Dunphy? Not Exactly [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] At least to this Upper Midwest Realtor, three things stand out about the...Read More
