Real Estate Jargon 101 What’s the difference between an “accepted” offer and a “fully executed” one? Absolutely nothing. As a former corporate attorney, I actually prefer the latter term, because it’s just a tad more precise, descriptive, etc. However, it can also sound a bit . . . intimidating (especially the “executed” part). Which is why...Read More
Walk to Cedar Lake! Where: 2521 Kipling Avenue South, just west of Minneapolis’ Cedar Lake. What: True 1.5 Story, 3 Bedroom/3 Bath home with over 2,200 finished square feet on a huge lot (75′ x 138′). When: open tomorrow (Sunday, March 25) from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; offers due by noon, Monday. How much: $439,900. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan,...Read More
“Can I Please Speak to Myra Mains?” [Editor’s Note: if you’re a regular reader, you may recall this post from previous years. Normally, I re-run it April 1. However, given that Google and other search engines already seem to be finding it early, I’m moving up the timing this year.] Courtesy of now-retired Edina Realty office manager Josh...Read More
“Trick (Photography) or Treat” [Editor’s Note: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] Want to know whether a Dining Room is actually as roomy as it appears online? Here’s a quick tip: count...Read More
Walk to Cedar Lake! Where: 2521 Kipling Avenue South, just west of Minneapolis’ Cedar Lake. What: True 1.5 Story, 3 Bedroom/3 Bath home with over 2,200 finished square feet on a huge lot (75′ x 138′). When: open today from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. How much: $439,900. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty — City Lakes. You’ll...Read More
For the (real estate) uninitiated, the MLS status “TNAS” stands for “Temporarily Not Available for Showing.” That can be the case when a home is already under contract, and being inspected by the Buyer; someone is home sick; or, the Seller simply doesn’t want intrusions over the holidays. But, what do listing agents disclose when the...Read More
