Besides the Mississippi, Minneapolis has over 20 lakes and wetlands including Lake Calhoun (this blog’s masthead, above). However, only two have private lakeshore; which ones? A. Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet B. Cedar Lake and Diamond Lake C. Lake of the Isles and Brownie Lake D. Lake Nokomis and Grass Lake Correct answer: B. This...Read More
OK, so I have no idea if the charging station — at the BP gas station just northwest of Minneapolis’ Lake Calhoun — is the first such station in the Twin Cities. But, it’s the first one I’m aware of — and I’m pretty sure it wasn’t there even a month ago. Here’s hoping that there...Read More
A Multi-Modal Bicyle Adventure The best way to explore the Twin Cities? You certainly notice things on foot — but your range is limited that way. A car solves the latter problem but at the expense of the former. Which leaves . . . . bicyling! — or in our case, two stints on bikes leveraged by...Read More
“Buy By the Acre Ton, Sell By the Square Foot Ounce” No, I’m not calling the housing bottom. But, I’m willing to predict that Yogurt Lab, the new self-serve yogurt shop on Excelsior Blvd. near Uptown, is going to be a hit. How do I know? It was mobbed — on a recent weeknight! —...Read More
Asking Price: $475,000 (“Yeah, Right!”) I’ve previously documented examples of FSBO (“For Sale by Owner”) mistakes. See, “FSBO Mistake #4“; “FSBO Mistake #37.” So, what’s FSBO mistake #1 (and #2 and #3)? Mispricing (want to guess which direction?). Latest Example Exhibit A would be this 1 1/2 story home a few blocks east of Lake...Read More
What’s in a Number? “One World Trade Center.” “Nine West” (as in, “Nine West 57th”). “30 Rockefeller Center” (“30 Rock”). “90210” (as in, “Beverly Hills 90210”). “1800” vs. “1738 Lake” It’s hard to explain why some real estate numbers & addresses attain iconic status . . . and others don’t. Certainly, it helps if the number is catchy-sounding (“90210”),...Read More
