Take a look at this picture — of TCF Stadium field, minutes after the conclusion of the Minnesota – Penn State football game this afternoon — and tell me if you can guess who won. Need a hint? Minnesota’s team colors are maroon and gold . . .Read More
Safety in Numbers vs. Tyranny of the Majority Who wouldn’t prefer a smaller condo or co-op building, where the scale is manageable, and it’s possible to actually know one’s neighbors? As desirable as that may be, would-be Buyers (and their agents) should be aware of three issues that can be more challenging for a small...Read More
Summer & Winter Solstices? Nope You might guess that the most brilliantly sunny time of year in Minnesota is the Summer solstice in late June, when the sun is at its highest and the days are longest (the sun actually sets at 9:03 p.m. on June 21, but dusk lingers till almost 10 p.m.). Similarly,...Read More
Naming Twins: Do’s & Don’t’s Seth Meyers’ just-released stand-up special on Netflix, “Lobby Baby”, was actually shot in town last June. But Meyers’ dig on Minneapolis’ not-so-identical older twin across the river, St. Paul, is still timely: “With twins, it’s very important to pay attention to each of them equally, or else one of them...Read More
Three Scenarios Wait a second ” when an otherwise well-prepped and marketed home isn’t selling, don’t listing agents try to get home sellers to reduce their price? And don’t most home sellers stubbornly resist, no matter how compelling the Realtor’s market data (or underwhelming Buyers’ interest)? Well . . . usually. But there are exceptions...Read More
Home Maintenance “To Do” List, Late Fall Edition** 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. Common...Read More
