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The Daffodil Duplex

Color-Coordinated Curb Appeal I’ve certainly seen homes where the interior paint and carpeting colors were carefully coordinated. Ditto for furniture. But, I can’t recall seeing a property exterior that was obviously painted to match the flowers (daffodils) in front. Or . . . is it the other way around?? 🙂 P.S.: the duplex is located...
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Definition, Please: What’s a “Trump Triplex?”

Perplexed by “Plex” Here in the Midwest, a “triplex” has a specific, defined meaning:  it’s an apartment building with three, legally separate rental units. Ergo, a duplex consists of two units, a fourplex, four, and so on. The units may either be side-by-side or stacked vertically — same (legal) difference. Number of Floors vs. Units...
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Converted Condo’s & Rental Cars

Separating Siamese Twins — or Quintuplets “No one ever washes a rental car.” –Popularized (if not originated) by NYT columnist Thomas L. Friedman Just as rental cars aren’t exactly known for receiving TLC (never mind the car wash), so, too, rental properties aren’t usually known for their pristine, state-of-the-art condition. Which is why condo conversions...
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Housing Market Disconnect

Cheaper More Expensive By the Dozen Usually, the more of something you have to sell, the cheaper it is. That’s just basic, “supply-and-demand” — Economics 101. So, when is that not the case? When it comes to rental properties in today’s housing market. Buyer’s vs. Seller’s Markets Currently, there is a huge disconnect between what duplexes and...
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Suggestion for MLS

Once upon a time, when “MF” really had no other connonation, it was fine to abbreviate “Multi-Family” as “MF.” However, as real estate get both “younger” and more online, I suspect that “MF” is increasingly associated with another, not-so-nice definition. So, here’s my advice to MLS:  time to retire “MF,” and substitute “Duplex,” “Triplex,” and...
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North Minneapolis Duplex for $18,900

Where: 26xx Colfax Ave. North, in Minneapolis’ Camden neighborhoodWhen: originally on market March, ’08; canceled and re-listed — with a BIG price drop — todayWhat: 2,000 sq. ft . duplex (each unit 2 BR/1 BA)How (much): $18,900; tax assessed value (’09): $178,800Who: listed with RE/MAX Results Can you afford a monthly payment of $113? That’s...
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