“The Right Things Wrong” How do you know when you’ve found a home that’s a good candidate for rehab/remodeling? In the words of one of my favorite contractors, Phil Raskin, “it has the right things wrong.” Definition: the home has good bones and a nice floor plan, but discrete, correctable problems. Black, White ” and...Read More
Not That There’s Anything Wrong With That . . . (on the contrary) Wanna guess what the phrase, “well-cared home ready for a new owner” invariably means? A. Everything in the house is in working condition. B. The owner’s lived in the home for decades. C. The home is hopelessly dated. Correct answer: all of...Read More
Does it “Just Need Cosmetics?” How do you know when you’ve found a home that’s a good candidate for rehab/remodeling? In the words of one of my favorite contractors, Phil Raskin, “it has the right things wrong.” Definition: the home has good bones and a nice floor plan, but discrete, correctable problems. Black, White —...Read More
“Pride of Owner Builder-ship” Want to know if a home is well-built and in stellar condition? To be absolutely sure, you really need to do a professional inspection. However, the best predictor I know is this: the seller also built the home. Seller-Builder’s The reason that that’s the gold standard — especially for more expensive...Read More
South Tyrol Hills Sleeper Where: 1340 Fairlawn Way, in Golden Valley’s South Tyrol Hills neighborhood When: Noon to 2 p.m. today (March 5). How (much): $343,000 — $87k(!) below tax assessed value (2010). What: Sprawling 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Split-Entry with almost 3,600 finished square feet. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty City Lakes. If you’re looking...Read More
