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Halloween

“So, Where IS Everyone?!?”

Election Eve 2020 I suppose it’s possible that, eight months into the Pandemic, I’ve finally alienated everyone I know. 🙂 But, I actually think that’s not why it seems harder to reach people the last few days — myself included (and I don’t think it has anything to do with Halloween — not this year)....
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“You Mean the House ISN’T Haunted?!? I’m Suing!”

Man Bites Dog — Real Estate Edition [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] One of the odder Halloween anecdotes I’ve heard about was the hapless home...
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“The Jack-O’-Lantern House”

Is it Halloween Yet? I’m a big fan of dramatically lit homes. And with the seasonal change, we’re heading into ever-shorter Fall days. And yet, the technique doesn’t work all the time ” and can even backfire: especially for smaller homes, interior lighting at night can produce an (unhelpful) “Jack-o-Lantern effect.” The (kind of) scientific...
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Halloween Night Open Houses

What’s the Discount for a Haunted House? In almost 17 years selling real estate, I’ve yet to see an open house ” at least in real life ” on Halloween. The fictional Halloween open house? On TV sitcom “Modern Family,” where Realtor Phil Dunphy decides to capitalize on all the foot traffic in the neighborhood. It...
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“The Jack-O’-Lantern House”

Is it Halloween Yet? I’m a big fan of dramatically lit homes. And with the seasonal change, we’re heading into ever-shorter Fall days. And yet, the technique doesn’t work all the time ” and can even backfire: especially for smaller homes, interior lighting at night can produce an (unhelpful) “Jack-o-Lantern effect.” The (kind of) scientific...
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“The Jack-O’-Lantern House”

Is it Halloween Yet? I’m a big fan of dramatically lit homes. And with the seasonal change, we’re heading into ever-shorter Fall days. And yet, the technique doesn’t work all the time ” and can even backfire: especially for smaller homes, interior lighting at night can produce an (unhelpful) “Jack-o-Lantern effect.” The (kind of) scientific...
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