Renovated 1950’s Rambler by Cedar Lake Asking $825k(!) [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.] No one would be happier than me if 2518 Joppa — new on the market yesterday — fetches its $825k (really) asking...Read More
Contractor: “Uh-oh, I Think I Just Hit Some Kind of Line!” When someone lists their home, their Realtor is responsible for having the utilities (gas, electric) marked before the “For Sale” sign is installed (confession: at bigger brokers, our front desk automatically takes care of that for us). But, what if the owner is (re)doing their...Read More
“Something-for-Nothing” vs. “Nothing-for-Something” Editor’s Note: President-elect Trump has his negotiating secrets, I have mine. Or did — keep reading . . . 🙂 Ever wonder what the secret(s) to successful negotiation are? By definition, every deal is unique. And, when it comes to buying and selling homes, it’s always a negotiating advantage to know more about...Read More
Playing By Lake Calhoun Thanks to one of the balmiest early November’s ever — today’s high in the Twin Cities is supposed to be low 70’s — giddy locals are taking advantage of the weather and spending more time outdoors. Without wearing parkas or gloves. See if you can guess which picture was snapped in...Read More
Do “Sin City” Real Estate Agents Have Saner Hours? “When the weekend comes, whatever day of the week that might be for people of Las Vegas, it is very rare to find them on the strip. They are at the park with their kids, riding the bike trails and hanging out by pools in the...Read More
Not Just Inclement Weather “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” –Mail carriers’ motto Unlike mail carriers, there’s actually a list of weather conditions that will cause home photographers to scrub. Like rain, snow, fog, and — especially for interior shots...Read More
