Pro’s, Cons — & Pitfalls –“At the beginning (of the relationship), the developer had the experience and the insurance company had the money. At the end . . . the insurance company had the experience, and the developer had the money.” –“Possession is 9/10 of the law.” I heard the first line a couple lifetimes ago, when...Read More
Layout Problem . . . Solved! “One nerd is an island. Two are a club. Three are a clique.” –Ross Kaplan, based on observing my 12 year-old son and his friends. Non-Realtors would have no reason to know this, but photos on MLS are designed to lay out horizontally. So, if you input 17 horizontal...Read More
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
