Answer: When It’s Listed on MLS as a 2-Story I don’t come across it that often, but I do come across it: a home listed on MLS that’s miscategorized for “Style.” Invariably, one of two things is going on: 1) an inexperienced agent didn’t know the difference; or 2) a very experienced knew exactly what...Read More
Thanksgiving Bounty Where: 17420 Northern Lights Trail, just a stone’s throw from Bearpath — and only 15 miles to Downtown Minneapolis. What: Custom 5 BR/6 Bath home with 6,689 square feet and an oversized, 3-car Garage on a beautifully landscaped .53 acre corner lot. How much: $999k. Who: co-listed by Ross Kaplan and Susan Anderson, Edina Realty-City...Read More
Cashing in on Proximity to South Harriet Park; Targeting “In-Between” Edina Home Buyers “Ar·bi·trage” \ˈär-bÉ™-ËŒtrazh\ [noun]: the practice of buying something in one place and selling it almost immediately in another place where it is worth more. –Merriam-Webster Dictionary It may not be the conventional definition of “arbitrage,” but something a bit like that is currently happening...Read More
“Double-Envelope” Construction Winter-savvy Minnesotans know that the key to keeping warm when the wind chill is -20° below is layering. Does the same principle apply to homes? “You betcha!” (as the locals are fond of saying). 3 BR/3 Bath Split-Level With 3,585 FSF The surprisingly spacious Eden Prairie split-level pictured above features “double-envelope” construction that...Read More
“When in Rome Minnesota Close to Labor Day . . . ” Sure, Iowa has the nation’s first primary. But, neighboring Minnesota has 10 electoral votes vs. Iowa’s measly 6. Plus, Minnesota’s state fair draws almost twice the people that Iowa’s does (1.8 million vs. 1 million). So, maybe Hillary Clinton — already in town for...Read More
Drones may be controversial in modern warfare. But, there’s at least one field where they’re an unmitigated blessing: residential real estate. Specifically, drones — or at least their first cousins, remote-controlled helicopters — have dramatically reduced the cost of getting shots like the ones of this home, in Golden Valley’s Hidden Lakes neighborhood. See also, “Show >...Read More
