“Just Say “No!'” (or, “Tomorrow Works Much Better”) As a rule, the more accessible a home is to prospective Buyers . . . the easier it is to sell. But, that doesn’t mean Sellers can never say “no” ” either to a showing request, or, to a Buyer (and their agent) literally standing in their...Read More
Open 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday (March 4) Where: 2521 Kipling Avenue South, just west of Minneapolis’ Cedar Lake. What: 1.5 Story, 3 Bedroom/3 Bath home with over 2,200 finished square feet on a huge lot (75′ x 138′). When: on the market today (March 2). How much: $439,900. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty –...Read More
A sconce is a light fixture that’s attached to a wall. A planter is large pot or other container that holds . . . a plant. Which begs the question: “what do you call a planter mounted on a wall?” (pictured above). My term, at least: “a planter sconce.” 🙂 P.S.: Two other candidates, courtesy...Read More
More People Living — & Working — by the Lakes? “You Betcha!” Once upon a time, on an especially nice weekday in Spring or Summer, the traffic heading east to Lake Calhoun would back up a couple blocks during rush hour. No more. Now, it’s practically year-round, both directions — at least any time the windchill...Read More
Best Advice to Home Sellers: “Tell What You Know” Homeowners can be forgiven for not knowing the difference between a special assessment that’s “pending,” vs. one’s that “levied” ” as opposed to one that is assessed and currently payable. Realtors have trouble keeping those terms straight as well. The best advice to give prospective home...Read More
Scrubbed Showings, or, “The Customer Home Buyer Is Always Right” Once in a while, prospective home Buyers know a house isn’t for them before their agent can even open the front door. The curb appeal (or lack thereof) is a turn-off**; the next-door-neighbor looks like they’re raising pit bulls (or collecting broken-down snowmobiles); or something...Read More
