“Ghost” For Sale Signs A “new listing” is self-explanatory. A “pre-list” is a Realtor drumming up interest in a soon-to-debut home (unfortunately, some Twin Cities agents now define “soon” as, “in the next six months”). So, what’s a “post-listing?” Answer (at least, mine): a “For Sale” sign post left in the front yard, after the house sale has closed. The depressing-but-true explanation: ...Read More
Chivalry isn’t dead, it just changes form. Today, it consists of giving your wife the 4-wheel drive and getting stuck with the decidedly non-snow friendly family minivan. “You’ve Got to Be $%@&!! Kidding Me!” If you don’t live here, we’re in the middle of 10″ of snow. In early April . . . P.S.: the...Read More
