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Tudor Pros (Mostly) and Cons

Tudors aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. The knocks? For starters, at least in the Twin Cities, many Tudors date to the 1920’s and 1930’s. Translation: even if they’re in magnificent condition . . . they’re old. Such Tudors often have formal (vs. open concept) floor plans typical of that era, and — unless their original...
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In Praise of Tudor Style Homes: Pro’s (Mostly) and Cons

Tudors aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. The knocks? For starters, at least in the Twin Cities, many Tudors date to the 1920’s and 1930’s. Translation: even if they’re in magnificent condition . . . they’re old. Such Tudors often have formal (vs. open concept) floor plans typical of that era, and ” unless their original hot...
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Is that Fire in the Fireplace Real or Virtual?

Virtual Staging Traps for the (Legally) Unwary [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.] If you’re a prospective home Seller, and your listing agent is using virtual photography...
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A Trove of Twin Cities Tudors, from $325k to $2.5M

Lots of Pros (and a few Cons) Tudors aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. The knocks? For starters, at least in the Twin Cities, many Tudors date to the 1920’s and 1930’s. Translation:  even if they’re in magnificent condition . . . they’re old. Such Tudors often have formal (vs. open concept) floor plans typical of that...
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Hiding the Flat Panel TV

Now You See it . . . Now You Don’t! Once upon a time, homeowners hung a portrait above their fireplace mantle — or simply left it bare. With the advent of flat-panel TV’s, that spot has increasingly been devoted to entertainment. But what if you’ve got company, and actually want to talk instead of watch...
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