Is Meryl Streep “Overrated?” Put it this way: if Streep threw her hat in the ring, she certainly wouldn’t be the worst actor to run for — or be elected — President.** Depending which way Donald Trump takes the country, look for Ms. Streep — or possibly another Hollywood marquee actor — to step forward,...Read More
Sizing Up — Quickly — Restaurant Real Estate (the Inside Kind) OK, so I can’t prove that Realtors get better tables at restaurants. But, I’ve got a hunch that they/we at least know where they are first. Casing the Room, or “Location, Location, Location” That’s because the ability to quickly size up the key spaces in...Read More
Coming Soon: 5800 Dale Avenue Where: Just west of Highway 100 between Vernon and Highway 62 (Crosstown). What: 3 BR/3 Bath Split Entry with over 2,400 finished square feet on a .29 acre corner lot. When: on the market Thursday, Nov. 3. How much: $450,000. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty – City Lakes....Read More
Dealing with Bullies. Or Not. [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway, or any other entity referenced.] I know, I know: hindsight is 20-20. And I generally don’t condone violence. But, imagine what would have happened if — in response to any...Read More
Is There REALLY Other Buyer Interest? The Buyer’s agent submitted a request to show a home to their client, and — along with the confirmation — received the “heads up” (above) about the home’s status from the listing agent (representing the Seller). How do you know whether: a) it’s a bluff — that is, there’s...Read More
“Other Uses For This Room”: OK, Maybe Not “Family Den” I knew I’d find a use for the sign (above) that I retrieved from my client’s house just before closing last week (the sign had formerly been located in a huge, upstairs Bedroom doing double duty as an in-home Exercise Room — with many other potential...Read More
