Where Are All the Garages?? Answer: Hidden in Back Guess which of the following statements about the historic Country Club district in Edina are true: A. Fruit trees may not be planted on the boulevards. B. Country Club is known for relatively small lots. C. Front-loading garages were originally prohibited (and are still rare). D....Read More
It’s not uncommon for agents to see homes marketed as a “Grandma’s house.” Less usual: homes marketed as a “Grandpa’s house.” I’m not sure about other Realtors’ association with each type of home, but here are mine: Grandma’s House: —”Vintage” Kitchen with lots of old appliances (wall oven, mixer, etc.); —Old(er) window treatments, floor coverings,...Read More
Three Steps — Then, in Reverse I don’t recall ever being confronted with 3(!) deadbolt locks before ” the case at an Edina duplex I showed recently. Figuring out which one worked is just one of the challenges that Buyers’ agents face.** First, they need to pop open the lockbox that contains all those keys....Read More
So, Where Are All the Garages?? Guess which of the following statements about the Country Club district in Edina are true: A. Fruit trees may not be planted on the boulevards. B. Country Club is known for relatively small lots. C. Front-loading garages were originally prohibited (and are still rare). D. Homes in Country Club...Read More
Do the Cars Come With?? Garages are so important to buyers that Chicago agent Michael LaFido “stages” them for his listings. “We’ll bring in vehicles”Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Range Rovers,” Mr. LaFido says. “I particularly like Range Rovers because they appeal to soccer moms.” –“The Ups and Downs of Having a Home Garage“; The WSJ...Read More
So, Where Are All the Garages?? Guess which of the following statements about the Country Club district in Edina are true: A. Fruit trees may not be planted on the boulevards. B. Country Club is known for relatively small lots. C. Front-loading garages were originally prohibited (and are still rare). D. Homes in Country Club...Read More