Real Estate Guessing Game OK, which Twin Cities neighborhood am I describing? –It’s in Edina, east of Highway 100;–With its blend of rolling hills, wetlands, and manor-like homes on big lots (rules out Country Club), it feels like Minnetonka;–It’s an easy, five minute walk to both the Convention Grill and 50th & France. Give up?...Read More
Country Club Extravaganza Country Club is one of the premiere neighborhoods in Edina — indeed, in the entire Twin Cities. Mostly built in the ’20’s and ’30’s, Country Club homes are historically registered, and include some of the most impressive Tudors and Colonials around. There are currently 44 Country Club homes on the market ranging...Read More
Real Estate Marketing 101 Realtors use “sign tents” in a variety of situations (it’s a called a “tent” because it’s in the shape of a triangle, and looks tent-like). The standard sign, of course, is “Please Remove Shoes.” But custom signs are a great way to call attention to hidden home features. So, I’ve had...Read More
“What You Get For $1.1M” It’s always a kick when The New York Times’ weekly real estate feature, “What You Get For $_____ “, showcases a local home. That’s especially true when it’s as gorgeous as this one (the Dining Room is pictured above). The home, located at 5429 Woodcrest Drive, is about a mile...Read More
Buy the Lot, Get the Home for Free Beautiful property with west views of Highland Lake! Premier lot close to Interlachen golf course! Home is not available for showing. –per MLS “Home for sale, home not available for showing.” Huh?? It turns out that what’s really for sale here is the land: according to Hennepin...Read More
Jumbo Prices, Jumbo Selection I’m not a big wine drinker, but I’ve always believed that wine prices were characterized by a “law of diminishing returns.” In other words, while an average $8 bottle might be twice as good as an average $4 bottle, a $16 bottle probably isn’t twice as good as $8 — and...Read More
