A Realtor’s Definition of a “7” (or a “3” or a “9”) vs. a Consumer’s [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.] Good Buyers’ agents don’t just qualify their clients financially, they also vet the Buyer’s selection criteria. Exhibit...Read More
Whole > Sum of Parts [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. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] One of the (many) fringe benefits of working at the best office (City Lakes), at the...Read More
Spacious Rambler on a Park-like Lot Where: 2508 Joppa Ave. South just west of Cedar Lake in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood. What: Sprawling 4 BR/3 Bath Rambler with over 3,500 finished square feet on a gorgeous, 80′ x 147′ lot. How Much: $569,900. When: open house from 1-3 p.m. this Sunday. Who: represented by Ross...Read More
Top Twin Cities Realtors Identified Mpls. St. Paul Magazine and Twin Cities Business just notified local agents who’ve been nominated for their 2017 “Super Real Estate Agent” award. I’m delighted to report that I’m on the list — for the 10th year in row! According to the magazines, “more than 12,000 recent homebuyers, along with Mpls....Read More
A Kitchen Fit For a King Queen Royalty I’ve certainly seen upper bracket Kitchens with oversized, double wall ovens. Ditto for (very) large exhaust hoods. But, I don’t previously recall seeing quadruple wall ovens and a 12 foot exhaust hood. So, what Twin Cities home sports such deluxe amenities? None — at least that I’m aware of. Instead,...Read More
FOBH & The 2017 Housing Market Once upon a time, Twin Cities Realtors eschewed rentals (vs. purchases and sales). Compared to the “For Sale” market, rentals were notoriously time-consuming, low-paying, and involved lots of red tape (the average lease has more fine print and addenda than a standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement). Then, the housing bust...Read More
