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. Casing the Room, or “Location, Location, Location” That’s because the ability to quickly size up the key spaces in a...Read More
Doesn’t “FD” Stand for “Fire Department?” “Things should be made as simple as possible ” but not simpler.” —Albert Einstein I’m all for making things simpler when it comes to real estate terminology. But, there comes a point where it . . . becomes kind of silly. Exhibit A: showing instructions that refer to the...Read More
(Sub)Divide & Conquer So, how do you make an already dramatic lake view (in this case, overlooking Plymouth’s Medicine Lake) even more dramatic? By splitting it in two. Specifically, by adding a floor — ceiling if you’re on the lower level — that merges the newly created upper level with the Kitchen/living area on the...Read More
3% (Market Share) Down, 97% to Go [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Home Services, which is owned by Berkshire.] HomeServices, Edina Realty’s parent company, rates a positively fulsome...Read More
The Easy Way . . . and the Hard Way The Buyer’s inspection revealed a material defect in the home that the Seller doesn’t dispute. Both parties want to stay in the deal. What are their options? Option #1: the Seller fixes the problem, prior to closing. Here are the related steps: Buyer and Seller...Read More
