New on the Market! Where: Just west of Highway 100 between Vernon and Highway 62 (Crosstown). What: 3 BR/3 Bath Split Entry with over 2,400 finished square feet on a .29 acre corner lot. When: on the market . . . today! How much: $450,000. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty — City Lakes....Read More
Morel Mushrooms at The Wedge for 33% Off The distinction between “on sale” and “cheap” is nicely illustrated by the morel mushrooms currently on sale for $39.99/lb.(!) at The Wedge Co-op on Lyndale in Minneapolis. And yes, the principle is frequently on display in residential real estate sales. Unfortunately, neither the Kaplan family budget nor...Read More
Getting (and Wanting) What You Pay For You’d certainly think that $300 a month for Association dues is a better deal than $500, assuming two near-identical units. But, the truth is, the higher fee could be a (much) better value. How so? If it covers a long list of services and building amenities that the...Read More
Apparently, just so there won’t be any confusion about its clientele, the full name of Hoagie’s diner on Main Street in Hopkins is “Hoagie’s Family Restaurant” (per the sign on the awning, above). Sure enough, the place was packed with families around 10 a.m. this morning (I was in the area running errands). I got great...Read More
