Winter 2018-2019: Twin Cities Goes From Bare Ground to +6′ Snow Banks in a Few Weeks [Editor’s Note: Seller liability for ice dams and other home issues is case-specific, and affected by local and state law. For legal advice, please contact an attorney.] At least until a few weeks ago, it looked like the Twin...Read More
“An Ounce of Ice Dam Prevention = . . . . “ To an untrained eye, there are simply two spots on the roof that are snow-free. To someone who knows about ice dams, though, there are two “hot spots” on the roof (missing insulation? directly above a Bathroom or shower?) where heat is escaping,...Read More
Potential Buyer Inspection Issue [Editor’s Note: Seller liability for ice dams and other home issues is case-specific, and affected by local and state law. For legal advice, please contact an attorney.] While the Twin Cities is already on its 3rd (5th?) blast of arctic air this season, there’s been precious little snow (in fact, the...Read More
In a business where guaranties should be viewed skeptically, how can you know for sure that the Buyer’s final walk-thru inspection will be uneventful? Answer: they waive it. 🙂 At least in my experience, it’s a (very) rare occurrence. But, it’s usually associated with one (or more) of the following three factors: 1) the home is...Read More
Who Pays? [Editor’s Note: Seller liability for ice dams and other home issues is case-specific, and affected by local and state law. For legal advice, please contact an attorney.] What a difference a year makes! Last winter, beleaguered Twin Cities homeowners contended with record snow and cold — and (tens of?) thousands of havoc-wreaking ice dams. See,...Read More
Sign of Things to Come I encountered my first ice dam contractor this winter earlier today, at a home I was previewing for clients. But, I’m sure it won’t be my last. Given the cold temp’s and abundant snowfall this Winter, lots of Twin Cities homeowners are probably candidates to have their roofs steamed between...Read More
