Are Midwestern Homes Less “Seductive” Than Ones on the Coast? According to an analysis of roughly 1.6 million home listings by Realtor.com, lower-priced homes were most likely to have the word “love” in property descriptions, while homes priced in the millions of dollars were most likely to have “sexy” and “seductive” in the descriptions. —The...Read More
If you want the scoop on a busted deal, a good starting point is the listing agent (representing the Seller). However, if you want the real scoop . . . talk to the former Buyer’s agent. That is, assuming you can find them — and if they’ll talk. MLS Status Once there’s a signed Purchase Agreement,...Read More
Back to the Political Future? (Specifically, 1964 and 1972) “Wait a second!” (you say). (Arizona Senator) Barry Goldwater didn’t run against South Dakota’s George McGovern. Republican Goldwater ran against Democrat Lyndon Johnson, and was on the losing side of the famous 1964 landslide. Two elections later, on the opposite end of the political spectrum, McGovern...Read More
Building Boom on Minneapolis – St. Louis Park Border Exactly how big is the construction crane at the new development just southwest of France Ave. and Lake Street? At 250′ (my estimate), it’s so big that it straddles the border between Minneapolis and St. Louis Park (which just so happens to be France Ave.). When...Read More
You Say “Polar Vortex,” I Say “Arctic Front” It’s been a mild enough, blissfully snow-free Winter in the Twin Cities (at least so far) that overnight dustings — like last night’s — still seem novel if not a bit magical. The photo above shows one of the many picturesque bridges over the Minnehaha Creek, which...Read More
