Not All Photos Are Created Equal First, this caveat: it’s VERY expensive to do — and therefore is only warranted for more expensive listings. But, especially when a property has lots of windows showcasing stunning views, it makes sense to take high-resolution photos, and digitally enhance the exterior (for better contrast). The two photos (above)...Read More
Garbage In, Garbage Out Never mind that the literature box (below) was located in front of a Chicago coffee shop, not in the Twin Cities (I visited relatives there the other weekend). The crumpled-up newspapers stuffed into it suggest that those “secrets” may not have exactly been gems. “The Tailgate Test” If you want to see...Read More
“Don’t Worry, They’re From Minnesota” If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? –Shakespeare, “Merchant of Venice” What recalls the quote above is Chicagoans’ assumptions — OK, my relatives’ — about how Minnesotan fare in very cold weather. While...Read More
Dispatches from the Road, Cont. If a true Minnesotan heads north for their winter vacation (see earlier post), what qualifies for runner-up status? Heading to Chicago. With an air temp of about 25 degrees today, my 7 year-old noted (correctly) that “it’s a lot warmer here than Minneapolis.” Kowalski vs. Anderson The other thing you...Read More
