“Two Hour Parking?” Maybe Not Quick! What’s the maximum number of hours someone could park in a space with the restrictions posted above? A. 2 hours B. 4 hours C. 8 hours D. 18 hours **Correct answer: “D.” As helpfully explained to me by the hotel staff directly across the street in Kalispell, MT (where...Read More
Coffee Kiosks If you’re looking for a local Starbucks to get your morning caffeine fix, you’re out of luck. Fortunately, in much of the west — including Missoula, Montana, where I’m briefly visiting — there are free-standing coffee kiosks instead. The drill: drive up on the right side, place your order, and pay; then, drive...Read More
Above vs. Below the Water Prep I just finished speaking to another agent regarding a Minnetonka pre-list, that’s due to come on the market later this week (I’ve got a Buyer client who has strong interest). Based on everything the other agent told me, the home is: a) (very) well-priced; b) shows great; and c) as...Read More
Just One Surprise My choice of parking spot (above) indicates how confident I was that my client’s closing (in Minnetonka earlier this week) would go smoothly. In fact, the actual closing took less than 15 minutes (vs. the usual hour or so). That’s possible when it’s a cash deal, and the Seller (my client) had...Read More
Loss Forecast for Q3 Imagine a company that just reported quarterly sales of $38,000, of which a scant $197 was actual profit. Imagine further that the company went on to forecast that, while sales would continue to grow, its already skimpy quarterly profit would actually flip to a loss the next (current) quarter. You wouldn’t exactly...Read More
Whole > Sum of Parts [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. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] One of the (many) fringe benefits of working at the best office (City Lakes), at the...Read More
