Real Estate Math I showed clients an upper bracket Edina home yesterday that’s been languishing on the market — at ever-lower prices — for 3(!) years. The reason(s) became apparent literally 10 steps in the door: every square foot of the very large home needs updating (the online photos nicely camouflaged that). Given the home’s...Read More
Anachronism Overload Like fine wine, some movies just get better with age (“It’s a Wonderful Life,” from 1946). And then there’s “Die Hard,” Bruce Willis’ action flick from the late 1980’s. What accounts for the difference? I’d guess genre accounts for a lot of it. Specifically, any movie that’s based on technology and special effects...Read More
Before (above) and After (below) People get eye lifts. But houses can, too. How? By removing dated and dark awnings (painting the front door helps, too — as does a shadow-free shot).Read More
