2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Near 394 & Louisiana Where: 7733 13 1/2 Street in St. Louis Park. What: 3 BR/2 Bath Split with almost 1,900 FSF on a 60′ x 130′ lot (.17 acre). When: 2:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m. today (May 31). Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty – City Lakes. How...Read More
Spending $500 to Make $35,000(!) Realtors are commonly asked to estimate how much $1 spent on staging, updating, or repairs will add to a home’s selling price. Here are the ranges I usually quote: Staging: 5:1 Updating: 2:1 Repairs: 3:1 But, the best return on investment I’ve ever heard about was the $500 a Twin Cities...Read More
Housing Market Micro-Statistics [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.] Yeah, yeah, I know all about the S&P/Case-Shiller index, the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index, the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors’ monthly sales statistics...Read More
Moving Day Coffee Local Mover “You Move Me” shows up on moving day on time, with a trained crew, and a clean moving van. And with fresh coffee for their client, according to Sales Manager PJ Stoe (PJ spoke at yesterday’s Edina Realty – City Lakes meeting). The company’s logic? The owner’s already packed everything, including their...Read More
Make That, 25(!) Showings When you think of homes that are the subject of bidding wars (multiple offers), what comes to mind? Gorgeous homes in mint condition with stunning curb appeal, right? Sometimes. But, just as often, homes that attract multiple offers are relatively unassuming — they’re just priced and marketed (very) well, located in...Read More
Prime Lake Forest Location, Gorgeous Setting Where: 2315 Parklands Road in St. Louis Park’s Lake Forest neighborhood. What: Cape Cod-style home with great bones and nice finishes. When: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 10). How much: $500,000. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty – City Lakes. If you’re looking for the perfect...Read More
