Going to Great Lengths (Literally) For an Exterior Home Shot Normally, I think it’s a mistake to skip an exterior shot of the front of the home. That’s because — however underwhelming the home’s curb appeal may be — prospective Buyers will assume it’s worse when there’s no photo. Every rule has its exception, though,...Read More
Wine, Cheese — and Stunning Skyline Views Where: 3150 Calhoun Parkway West #402 on the northwest corner of Minneapolis’ Lake Calhoun. When: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Thursday (9/20). What: Sweeping 2,700 square foot condo with 75 foot wrap-around balcony, exquisite custom finishes, and Owner’s Suite with His and Her . . . everything!...Read More
Minneapolis Property Tax Sticker Shock: Exhibit A B C D E W(??) Where: 2737 Lake of the Isles Parkway in South Minneapolis. What: 1903 Dutch Colonial with 5 BR/5 BA and over 5,000 finished square feet. The home is a foreclosed property being sold by the lender, Bank of America. When: approaching 2 years of market...Read More
Like every home I’ve ever shown, this 1917 stucco two-story five doors west of Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis was a mix of pro’s and con’s. First, the con’s: a dated Kitchen and two dated Baths, old windows, somewhat wavy hardwood floors, and a backyard — at least what there was of it — that backed up...Read More
Housing Yellow — and Red — Flags Foundation Size: 1,700 AbvGrdFinSqFt: 2,300 BelGrdFinSqFt: 1,900 Total Fin SqFt: 4,200 –Excerpt, MLS listing What is the maximum number of finished square feet in the basement of a home with a 1,700 square foot foundation? You’d guess 1,700 square feet, right? In fact, the maximum...Read More
Multiple Offer Multiple Choice This (admittedly nondescript) brick cottage in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood came on the market June 1 at a list price of $90,000, and was switched to “Pending” 10 days later. The transaction closed August 13 (and was just posted on MLS this morning). What was the sales price? A....Read More
