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Who Blows Out the Sprinkler System — Buyer or Seller?

Forecasted Low Temp in Twin Cities Tonight: 24 Degrees At least from my perspective as a Realtor, less important than who takes responsibility for blowing out (winterizing) the sprinkler system in the Fall, is that someone does it. If not, the system can rupture due to freezing, causing both extensive flooding and expensive pipe repair....
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The Best Reason to Cancel an Open House on Broker Tour

Multiple Bad Reasons — and One Good One Homes scheduled to be on Broker Tour ” at least in the Twin Cities, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday ” get cancelled for all kinds of reasons. The Seller’s cleaner didn’t show up (or didn’t finish); someone in the household is unexpectedly home sick...
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Who Blows Out the Home Sprinkler System, Buyer or Seller?

Home Maintenance “To Do” List, Late Fall Edition** At least from my perspective as a Realtor, less important than who takes responsibility for blowing out (winterizing) the sprinkler system in the Fall, is that someone does it. If not, the system can rupture due to freezing, causing both extensive flooding and expensive pipe repair. Common...
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Lake Calhoun vs. Lake Bde Maka Ska

Not Mutually Exclusive At least at the moment, there’s no need to choose between “Lake Calhoun” and “Lake Bde Maka Ska.” That’s because — in the wake of unceasing local rain — the primary lake now has at least two satellite lakes. The larger body of water (top photo) is at the southwest corner of...
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Who Blows Out the Home Sprinkler System, Buyer or Seller?

Home Maintenance “To Do” List, Late Fall Edition** At least from my perspective as a Realtor, less important than who takes responsibility for blowing out (winterizing) the sprinkler system in the Fall, is that someone does it. If not, the system can rupture due to freezing, causing both extensive flooding and expensive pipe repair. Common...
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The Best Reason to Cancel a Broker Tour

Homes scheduled to be on Broker Tour — at least in the Twin Cities, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Tuesday — get cancelled for all kinds of reasons. The Seller’s cleaner didn’t show up (or didn’t finish); someone in the household is unexpectedly home sick; the master Bathroom plumbing sprung a leak; torrential...
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