New 2nd Story (and new 1st Story, Too!) In a post a year ago, I speculated that the Dean Parkway rambler (pictured above) was a prime candidate for a popped roof (that is, a 2nd story addition). See, “2nd Story Coming Soon?” That was based on both the home’s terrific location just north of the...Read More
In a post last Fall titled, “2nd Story Coming Soon?“, I speculated that this Dean Parkway rambler (above) just north of the Midtown Greenway would be super-sized. It turns out my timetable was premature, and that the existing home was destined to be scraped, not expanded. But my instincts were right. Here’s what the site...Read More
“Vegan” vs. “Vegetarian” — Housing Edition A “car light” is popularly known as a headlight (or perhaps headlamp). So, what’s “car-light?” A lifestyle many young, urban-types are embracing, that involves getting by with one — or zero(!) — cars per household. That’s possible by using car-sharing services like ZipCar (just bought by Avis) and/or living close...Read More
It’s premature to call it a “corridor.” But it’s not too soon to note that there’s a mini-building boom in progress along the Midtown Greenway, in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood. The heaviest concentration is clustered on the north side of the Greenway, between Bryant and Lyndale. However, one mile west, about 3 blocks northwest of Lake...Read More
Days on Market: 5 Status: “Sold, Subject to Inspection” A good chunk of my weekend was spent negotiating a deal on my new listing at 3806 W. 32nd St, a 2,400 FSF townhome by Lake Calhoun in Minneapolis that backs up to the Midtown Greenway. Everything was signed, sealed and delivered late last night; I...Read More
Some Free Public Relations Advice To: Bigos Management From: Ross Kaplan, local Realtor and CIDNA homeowner Re: Your proposed Lake Calhoun development Date: 4/21/2012 Dear Bigos: I’ve seen your company’s (very impressive) plans for 2622 West Lake Street, and share your enthusiasm for building on one of the Twin Cities’ choicest and best-located undeveloped parcels. Such an...Read More
