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Minneapolis housing market

Attention, 2020 Minnesota Home Buyers! Homestead Filing Deadline is Dec. 15

[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. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] Heads up, 2020 Minnesota home buyers! Anyone who purchased an owner-occupied property in Minnesota in 2020 ” and occupied the...
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“Partial” Bathroom

Exactly What Part is “Partial?” I certainly know what a “partial basement” is. At least in the Twin Cities, that often goes with a pre-1900 structure, and is commonly made of limestone. On the other hand, I have no idea what a “partial bathroom” is (and certainly wouldn’t want to use one!). That was the...
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Unseasonal Home Photo? Unfortunately, No

October 20, 2020: Twin Cities Forecast to Get Up to 7″ Snow Usually in Minnesota in October, an exterior photo showing a home covered in snow would be a sure giveaway of a (very) stale listing.** Not today. The Twin Cities is expecting up to 7″(!) of snow, with several inches on the ground already...
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“You Saw It Here First” Dept.

Explaining That Déjà Vu Feeling Reading the Star Tribune At Just 425 Square Feet, Tiny House Near Cedar Lake Hits Market for $400K.” –Star Tribune (Oct. 12, 2020). “Tiny House” Multiple Choice: How Much for This 1922 Minneapolis Home with 1 Bedroom/1 Bath, 400 FSF?” –City Lakes Blog (Oct. 3, 2020). Great minds think alike,...
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“Selling Sunset” (in Minneapolis, that is, not Los Angeles)

(Un)Reality TV Aw’ right. Find people who are worth at least $250 million, even if they’re not looking for a house. This house will sell itself ” just get ’em up here.” —Selling Sunset, “If Looks Could Sell.” [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent...
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Measuring Irregular Rooms

Square Pegs into Round Irregular Holes Due to unique shapes of rooms — measurements may vary — please measure if buyer wants exact measurements of L-shaped rooms.” –Excerpt, MLS “Agent Remarks” field. The input field on MLS for room sizes asks for two numbers: the room’s width and its length. Which works great if a...
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