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
“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
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
Everything You Wanted to Know About Ceiling Finishes As best I can tell, the reason it’s called a “knockdown ceiling” is because calling it a “knock-off ceiling” would have been too confusing. What gets knocked off — er, knocked down — is the joint compound that’s first applied to the ceiling, and allowed to partially...Read More
