MLS: “3rd Bedroom on Upper Level is Large & Has Lots of Storage” There’s certainly nothing wrong with an Upper Level Bedroom (pictured above) that’s large and has lots of storage. But, what’s notable — at least to me — is what’s omitted. Errors of (C)omission Namely, any mention of a Bathroom, or whether the...Read More
Townhome Alternatives in the Age of Covid-19 In an age(?) of social distancing, so-called “townhome alternatives” may be getting a second look from Baby Boomers looking to downsize. So, exactly what is a townhome alternative? At least to me, it’s shorthand for a detached, single-family home with many of the following attributes: —Around 1,500 to...Read More
“Three Bedrooms NOT on One Level” Every once in awhile, you see a single family home being touted by the listing agent as a “townhome alternative.” What do they mean? Features At least to this Twin Cities Realtor, it’s shorthand for a detached home with many of the following attributes: —Around 2,000 to 2,500 square...Read More
Recognize This House Today? Me, Neither When the listing agent (OK, me) wrote the marketing verbiage above a year ago, I was contemplating a standard overhaul. You know, gutting the dated Owner’s Suite upstairs, opening up the almost 400 square foot space, and putting in a new, larger Master Bath. So much for my crystal ball....Read More
MLS: “3rd Bedroom on Upper Level is Large & Has Lots of Storage” There’s certainly nothing wrong with an Upper Level Bedroom (pictured above) that’s large and has lots of storage. But, what’s notable — at least to me — is what’s omitted. Errors of (C)omission Namely, any mention of a Bathroom, or whether the...Read More
Target Market: Baby Boomers Who Want to Age in Place The term “life cycle build” is new, but the concept isn’t: a new construction home that’s versatile enough to accommodate the (invariably Baby Boomer) owner’s various life stages. Typical features include: —Two owner’s suites, one on the main floor and the second on the upper...Read More
