Short Answer: Buyer’s Call [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.] RISK OF LOSS: If there is any loss or damage to the Property between the Date...Read More

Negotiating One Deal ” or Two?? [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.] Good agents instinctively know that “he who negotiates least, negotiates best.” Which is why...Read More

Actuarial (and Other) Calculations Apparently, roof shingles are getting better and longer-lasting. Traditionally, a standard 3-tab or 4-tab asphalt shingle had an expected life of about 20 years. Now, in addition to the 30-year “Timberline” brand, there are a bevy of new, longer-lasting shingles expected to last several decades. Along with a longer life expectancy,...Read More