Local Expert, National Connections I don’t sell homes in Washington D.C., Manhattan, Chicago, or Tucson, Arizona. But, I’ve helped clients buy and sell properties in all those places. How? By tapping into Edina Realty’s national relocation network, to find agents who specialize in those areas. “Jack (Jill?) of All Trades = Master of None” Closer...Read More
Stylish West Oaks Contemporary Where: 3480 Fairway Lane, just north of Highway 7 and Hopkins Crossroads (County 73) in Minnetonka. When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today (June 23). What: 3 Bedroom/3 Bath soft Contemporary with over 3,600 square feet. How much: $509k. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan and Karen Antone, Edina Realty-City Lakes. This 3,600 square foot Contemporary was...Read More
65 Showings, 10(!) Offers What kind of Twin Cities home attracts 65 showings — and no less than 10(!) offers — in less than 3 days on the market? Homes like this one. The 3 BR/2 Bath walkout rambler located at 708 NE 118th Ave. debuted on the market last Friday at a list price of $149,900, and was officially...Read More
Create Your Dream Home by Cedar Lake Where: 3911 W. 24th Street between France Ave. and Cedar Lake. What: 3 BR/2 Bath 1952 rambler with 2,187 finished square feet on a .28 acre lot. When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. today (May 2). Days on market: 1 (listed yesterday). How much: $419,900 Who: listed by Ross Kaplan...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
How to Make a Busy Street Disappear A location on a busy street need not be a dealbreaker. If you’re dubious, consider 5600 Blake Road in Edina’s gorgeous Parkwood Knolls neighborhood, listed by Edina Realty’s Matt Lill. I count no fewer than five ways the owner and their builder are minimizing the proximity of a busy...Read More
