[Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] If you want the scoop on a busted deal, a good starting point is the listing agent (representing the Seller)....Read More
“Second Bite of the Apple” — Housing Market Edition [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] Due to a chronic, ongoing shortage of listings, the Twin Cities housing...Read More
If you want the scoop on a busted deal, a good starting point is the listing agent (representing the Seller). However, if you want the real scoop . . . talk to the former Buyer’s agent. That is, assuming you can find them — and if they’ll talk. MLS Status Once there’s a signed Purchase Agreement,...Read More
That speculation is based on what’s trending on this blog at the moment. Specifically, the most popular post the last month is “Statutory Cancellation for Beginners.” If you’re in a deal that progresses smoothly and closes on time . . . you don’t need to know about “statutory cancellation.”Read More
Cleaning Up After a Broken Deal If you’re seriously shopping for a home, you’ve undoubtedly seen one of these properties online. And if you’ve been selling real estate long enough, you’ve almost certainly had it happen to you: What exactly? A not-quite “done deal” . . . that came undone. Background First, a little background:...Read More
