The Last Step Before Closing, Pre and Post-Coronavirus [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.] Once upon a time — like, this February — the last significant...Read More
Cause of Death: Inept Leadership [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] During his long and storied career, Donald Trump has (so far) plastered his name on casinos,...Read More
“Better Late Than Never” Dept. “Congress, Come Home: Faxes Can Do the Talking on Capitol Hill”** –Ross Kaplan, Star Tribune Op-Ed page (1993). OK, so I got the part about faxes wrong: today’s technology, including Zoom, FaceTime, and streaming video, positively blows away fax machines. And, I didn’t anticipate the health and safety reason (i.e.,...Read More
Alternative for Would-Be Sellers: Taking a Break “The recipe is cash and balls: Throw in a very low offer and see what sticks. No guts. No glory.” –“As Coronavirus Cases Grew, Some Wealthy Buyers Still Bought Multimillion Dollar Homes”; The Wall Street Journal (3/26/2020). [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of...Read More
WSJ: “Wealthy City Dwellers Seek Refuge From Coronavirus at Remote Ranches” [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] Three things perplex me about oblivious rich people who agree...Read More
Homonyms for the Age of Coronavirus [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] It’s not an encouraging sign that I’m writing this. Until about three weeks ago, a...Read More
