Electoral Illogic, or, “Has it Happened Yet?!? How About NOW??” [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.] With less than two months until the election, not only is Donald Trump flailing, so are some of his usual...Read More
[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.] As a Realtor, I know better than to challenge an acquaintance who, almost sheepishly, explains that they would’ve liked to hire me, but instead were obliged to use their...Read More
Home Buyer/Seller as Guinea Pig As a Realtor, I know better than to challenge an acquaintance who, almost sheepishly, explains that they would’ve liked to hire me, but instead were obliged to use their [insert relationship here**]. Far be it from me to poison — perhaps for years — an extended family’s Thanksgiving or Christmas,...Read More
Buy HOW MANY to Get One Free?? In the course of being out and about doing “Realtor stuff,” I frequent A LOT of neighborhood restaurants, coffee shops, etc. I’m also an inveterate bargain hunter. Combine the two . . . . and you get someone who knows — at least anecdotally — which establishments have the best...Read More