Avoiding “The Bowling Alley” Effect First, a caveat: unless there’s also a detached garage in the back of the house (typically, off an alley), converting a one-car garage into something else is a non-starter. That’s because going from a one-car garage to a no-car garage is guaranteed to destroy much more value than it creates....Read More
Avoiding “The Bowling Alley” Effect First, a caveat: unless there’s also a detached garage in the back of the house (typically, off an alley), converting a one-car garage into something else is a non-starter. That’s because going from a one-car garage to a no-car garage is guaranteed to destroy much more value than it creates. But, assuming that that’s not the...Read More
Instant (Away From) Home Office My druthers when I’m on the road and need to work is to find the closest Berkshire Hathaway office. As a Realtor at Edina Realty, a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary, all I need to do is present my ID, sign in, and — Voila! — instant office. But, when that’s not...Read More
What difference does it make if someone selling a home is a teacher, social worker, lawyer, or doctor? I’d say little or none: the home’s condition and features — plus the Seller’s Disclosure and Buyer’s inspection later on — speak for themselves. The exception? When the Seller is a master carpenter, and the home reflects their handiwork —...Read More
Avoiding “The Bowling Alley” Effect First, a caveat: unless there’s also a detached garage in the back of the house (typically, off an alley), converting a one-car garage into something else is a non-starter. That’s because going from a one-car garage to a no-car garage is guaranteed to destroy much more value than it creates. But, assuming that that’s not the...Read More
“Location, Location, Location” (Again) With assisted living costs soaring, more families are looking for homes that can accommodate one (or more) older parents. Which is prompting at least some multi-generation Buyers to seek out homes with what Realtors call “Mother-in-law” units: self-contained living quarters — under the same roof — that typically include a (nicer)...Read More
