The Easy Way . . . and the Hard Way The Buyer’s inspection revealed a material defect in the home that the Seller doesn’t dispute. Both parties want to stay in the deal. What are their options? Option #1: the Seller fixes the problem, prior to closing. Here are the related steps: Buyer and Seller...Read More

Buyer Inspection #11:  “Meet-Contractors-to-Get-a-Head-Start-on-Remodeling”  If you didn’t know how many different kinds of home inspections there were these days, here’s a good starting point: look at the pull-down menu on MLS (photo, above). The tally? No fewer than 10. As formidable (scary?) as that list may appear, at least in my opinion, it omits three (at least)...Read More

Seller’s Market Side Effects [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.] In addition to the rationale I presented in “Proliferating Home Inspection Tests – Part One,” fellow Edina...Read More