Coming (Down) Soon! OK, so — unlike felling a tree — there’s really no “Timber!” sound associated with tearing down a home. But, the graphic above does a nice job conveying the likely fate of the home at 5140 Thomas Ave. South, in Minneapolis’ Fulton neighborhood (between Linden Hills and the Minnehaha Creek). Just so...Read More
Flattering Photo Just because you don’t see it very often doesn’t mean it’s not a good idea. So, the listing agent for this Minneapolis duplex added a two-tone blue border to the front photo (above) that’s especially vivid. I think the border works so well because it pulls out the striking blue sky and green grass...Read More
“Those who know, don’t talk; and those who talk, don’t know.” –stock market saying What’s true in the stock market is also true in real estate. Namely, the value of what Realtors call a “Comparative Market Analysis” (“CMA”) that can be had for free is . . . about what you pay for it. As...Read More
The Case of the Far Away Fireplace Quick! Is the photo (above) of a lower level Amusement Room real or enhanced (through a wide-angle lens, etc.)? Answer: it’s real. According to MLS, the room measures a whopping 45(!) feet long. The foundation size of the home — a rambler — is well over 2,000 square feet, lending...Read More
Drones & Residential Real Estate It hardly detracts from the story line, but it’s not exactly the case that real estate brokers now have their own drones*, which they make available to their agents (pictured at left: fictional Realtor Phil Dunphy operating said drone). Rather, professional photographers are adding aerial shots taken by drones to...Read More
When the Sky and the Roof Blend Together Unfortunately . . . it’s not (“always sunny in Minneapolis”). When that’s the case — and the overcast sky blends seamlessly with the roof — the smart thing to do is digitally enhance the sky to create some contrast. “Blue” seemed like the right color. 🙂Read More
