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frozen ground

New Lists, Pre-Lists, and Post-Lists (Huh?!?)

  “Ghost” For Sale Signs A “new listing” is self-explanatory. A “pre-list” is a Realtor drumming up interest in a soon-to-debut home (unfortunately, some Twin Cities agents now define “soon” as, “in the next six months”). So, what’s a “post-listing?” Answer (at least, mine): a “For Sale” sign post left in the front yard, after the house sale has closed. The depressing-but-true explanation: ...
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The Twin Cities’ Newest Lake

If “April showers bring May flowers” (as they say), what do near 50º temp’s and torrential rain in February — in Minnesota! — bring? Flooding. Especially when the ground is still (very) frozen, and there’s nowhere for the water to go. The scene above is directly in front of the Edina Realty – City Lakes office;...
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