Not Just for Hairdressers It’s WAY too early to pronounce it a trend, but . . . I am noticing selected remodeling projects around the (Minneapolis) Lakes where the homeowner is using copper to punch up the home’s exterior appeal. The most popular applications: roofs, chimney caps, and downspouts. I don’t see residential buildings doing it...Read More
[Your Name Here] Award I have no idea for what, or who decided (actually, some organization called “American Registry” emailed this to me, along with a pitch to pay them money). But, it says so in the fine print on a plaque, so it must be right . . . 🙂 P.S.: I’d prefer to...Read More
Coming Soon: 5800 Dale Avenue Where: Just west of Highway 100 between Vernon and Highway 62 (Crosstown). What: 3 BR/3 Bath Split Entry with over 2,400 finished square feet on a .29 acre corner lot. When: on the market Thursday, Nov. 3. How much: $450,000. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty – City Lakes....Read More
Why “Fiduciary Duty” Has Two Prongs, Not Just One [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.] Even people familiar with the term “fiduciary duty” often don’t realize that it consists of two duties, not just one: 1)...Read More
More than WHAT? My short answer to the question, “can I get more for my house if I put on a new roof?” is, “yes, you can.” That is, if by “more,” you mean, “more than what you could have gotten for the home without a new roof — especially if the current one is...Read More
4th Quarter Spike in Relocation Sales Yes, eventually the leaves will all be down, truly cold weather will arrive . . . and the seasonal Holiday slow-down will be upon us. But, not yet. In the meantime, the Twin Cities housing market continues to be characterized by a shortage of inventory and brisk activity. In...Read More
