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Cure for Dirty Central Air Conditioner: Soap & Water (Minus the Soap)

Home Maintenance ” Summer Edition Unlike an exceptionally dirty car, no one ever wrote “wash me” on a filthy central a/c unit. But, maybe they should. A clogged a/c grill decreases the unit’s air flow, which makes it run hotter . . . which decreases its life expectancy. Fortunately, the solution is cheap and simple:...
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Minnesota Seller Disclosure: “Are You in Possession of the Prior Seller’s Disclosure Statement?”

Meticulous Record Keeping = Meticulous Maintenance? “Are you in possession of prior seller’s disclosure statement(s)? (If “Yes, please attach).” –Minnesota Seller Disclosure; p. 1, line 44. [Editor’s Note:  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,...
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Home Maintenance — Summer Edition

Cure for Dirty Central Air Conditioner:  Soap & Water (Minus the Soap) Unlike an exceptionally dirty car, no one ever wrote “wash me” on a filthy central a/c unit. But, maybe they should. A clogged a/c grill decreases the unit’s air flow, which makes it run hotter . . . which decreases its life expectancy....
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Minnesota Seller Disclosure: “Are You in Possession of the Prior Seller’s Disclosure Statement?”

Meticulous Record Keeping = Meticulous Maintenance? One of the first questions on the standard Minnesota Seller Disclosure asks whether the owner is in possession of the previous owner’s Seller Disclosure, and if so, whether it’s attached. As a Buyer’s agent, I always like to see the previous Seller’s Disclosure, for two reasons: One. It provides a more...
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Home Sellers Who Provide the PREVIOUS Seller’s Disclosure

Can You Say, “Organized Seller?” In Minnesota, home Sellers generally must complete a state disclosure form detailing the condition of their home, and provide it to prospective Buyers. That is, unless the Seller and Buyer agree in writing that the Seller is waiving that duty. In practice, most Minnesota Sellers do the former. And that’s...
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High — and Low — Priority Home Repairs (at Least During Summer)

What Radon and Polygraph Tests Have in Common If your furnace goes out in January in Minnesota . . . it’s a pretty high priority repair. Ditto for a central a/c compressor that decides to konk out in July. Fortunately, there’s a perfectly good, temporary solution for basements that are discovered — sometimes in the...
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