Make That, 25(!) Showings When you think of homes that are the subject of bidding wars (multiple offers), what comes to mind? Gorgeous homes in mint condition with stunning curb appeal, right? Sometimes. But, just as often, homes that attract multiple offers are relatively unassuming — they’re just priced and marketed (very) well, located in...Read More
Work in Progress in Fern Hill How long does it take to put up a 2nd story on what had been a rambler? Not long, judging by the progress on this home just west of Cedar Lake, in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood. The photo above was taken today; the one below is from eight(!) days ago (and...Read More
Al Fresco Dining & Drinking . . . in the 40’s° People in the U.S. Southwest — when the mercury hits 110° (or some such) in the Summer — will protest, “But, it’s a dry heat.” Similarly, when the sun is out and temp’s in the Twin Cities finally lurch above 40° (local high yesterday: 43°),...Read More
Funkier Feel Than Old Peter’s Grill Build (and fill up) a couple thousand new Downtown Minneapolis condos in the last decade or so, and what happens next? All those new residents fan out looking for groceries, recreation, and new places to eat on weekends. Like the new Whole Foods on Hennepin at the north end...Read More
Step #1 and Step #2 What’s the easiest (and cheapest) to lighten a Minnesota home — at least between November and May? Start by removing the window screens (step #1). After last night’s hard freeze (lows in the mid-20’s), that’s now timely to do. With the screens gone, though, it can be all too apparent...Read More
What Sellers Need: Patience . . . and Price Cuts Not every home on the 2700 block of Ewing Ave. South in Minneapolis is currently for sale. It just seems that way. In fact, on the west side of the street, there is now a stretch of eight homes where four are currently on the...Read More
