“Pour me somethin’ tall an’ strong Make it a “Hurricane” before I go insane It’s only half-past twelve but I don’t care It’s five o’clock somewhere.” –Lyrics, “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere”; performed by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett What’s the work equivalent of the Jackson/Buffett song? If you’re a busy agent with clients in multiple...Read More
“A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” –Mark Twain Once upon a time, unscrupulous people were said to “push” or “peddle” lies. In an era of ubiquitous fake news, apparently that’s not energetic enough. Now, if a lie is to get anywhere (never mind “around...Read More
Open This Sunday From 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Post-Vikings Game) Where: 2725 France Avenue South in Minneapolis, just Southwest of Cedar Lake. When: This Sunday (December 3) from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. What: Surprisingly spacious, 4 BR/3 Bath Cape Cod with over 2,600 square feet in high demand Sunset Gables neighborhood. How much: $519,900. Who: ...Read More
Breaking the (Email) Chain “As an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Hitler approaches 1.” –Godwin’s Law. “As an email chain grows longer, the probability of one recipient saying something they wish another recipient hadn’t seen (and wish they could take back) approaches 1.” –Ross’ Corollary to Godwin’s Law (for email...Read More
What’s better than a 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday open house? Two of them! Which is why Edina Realty colleague Kathy Dick and I are holding our nearby listings at 2717 Huntington and 2725 France, respectively, open this Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (both homes are close to Minneapolis’ Cedar Lake). The time is...Read More
“First, Do No Harm” What kind of aggressive, transaction-driven Realtor talks their client out of a price decrease? (any prideful homeowner can be talked into a price increase). Actually . . . a good one. I can think of at least two situations where a price drop would — as the medical profession might put...Read More
