When it comes to the best time of year to wash a home’s windows in the Upper Midwest, there seem to be (at least) two schools of thought: School #1: Spring-Summer is best (the most popular view). That’s because that’s when there is the most daylight — over 15 1/2 hours locally on June 21 — and...Read More
Debits & Credits, Credits & Debits In the vast majority of real estate closings in Minnesota — 99.45%**, to be exact — the title companies doing the closing have to calculate a pro rata property tax adjustment between the Buyer and Seller That’s because in Minnesota, homeowners pay property taxes twice a year (May 15...Read More
Marijuana Multiple Choice [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. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] As a Realtor, how do you know that legalized cannabis (marijuana) is officially a thing — even in...Read More
Craving “Clean Car Absolution” In Colorado — especially in mountain towns, in the Summer — a filthy car (ideally, a 4-wheel drive carrying bikes or even a kayak or two) is a badge of honor, if not a sign of virtue. It tells the world that the occupant is an outdoor enthusiast, a risk-taker, an adventurer. In...Read More
The “Minnesota Miracle” (Actually, Miracle #2) No, I wasn’t lucky enough to be at U.S. Bank Stadium for yesterday’s thrilling win. But, my 18 year-old son, Jordan, was. We traded these texts as the game furiously see-sawed the last three minutes (I was watching on TV at home): Me: #$@!%!# (New Orleans scores go-ahead touchdown)....Read More
Football . . . and Politics Everyone — or at least football fans — know that Minneapolis plays host to Super Bowl 52 (“LII”) on February 4 next year. So, what’s “Minnesota Super Bowl #2?” November 6, 2018. That’s when Minnesota elects two U.S. Senators and a governor, in a Midwestern state that Democrats must...Read More
