Buyers, Sellers — and Condo Associations When Realtors talk about how “cooperative” a client is, they’re usually thinking of Sellers. So, a cooperative Seller is one who takes (most of) their Realtor’s advice about home prep and staging; prices realistically; has their home looking great for showings and is reasonable about accommodating same, etc. A cooperative...Read More
Holiday Home Buyers How are people visiting the Twin Cities for Thanksgiving planning to spend their time here? Share a big meal with family and friends? Check. Watch parades, football, etc. on TV? Check. Shop for a Twin Cities home with a local Realtor? Apparently, that’s what at least a few visitors have on tap. During...Read More
Avoiding the “Garage-with-a-House-Attached” Look Can you spot the 3-car garage in the photo above? Hint: not all three stalls are together. If you haven’t already figured it out, there is a an attached, two-car garage on the left, and a one-car garage on the right. Inside, this Plymouth home has another innovative design feature: a...Read More
Brand Confusion Since Manager Josh Kaplan’s switch to another office (actually, two) last Spring — see, “Edina Realty Shake-Up!” — I’ve been the sole “Kaplan” in Edina Realty’s City Lakes Office. Which has meant a dramatic drop in errant email’s, voice mails, etc. But not to zero. I received a forwarding message the other day...Read More
Put-Upon (Grand)Parents According to the Census Bureau, what percentage of young adults aged 25 to 34 are currently living in their parents’ home? A. 6.5% B. 14.2% C. 22.3% D. 41.9% Answer: B Gauging from the headlines or even an informal poll of your friends, you’d certainly guess that that number was much higher. And...Read More
A Brand Name Dan Quayle Could Love* What’s today’s hottest new home amenity? No, it’s not silestone counters, ever-thinner wall TV’s, or Fireplaces in unexpected places (Master Bedroom, anyone?). It’s a . . . deluxe shed. At least, that’s based on a very unscientific polling of a couple families we know (including mine). Winter Prep...Read More
