Post-Retirement Hobby: “Grandchildren” “Old soldiers never die, they just fade away.” –General Douglas MacArthur As far as I can tell, there are two reasons Realtors don’t seem to have retirement parties: One. They never retire. At least for some agents past a certain point, it’s a lifestyle as much as a livelihood. If you don’t...Read More
2214 Idaho Ave. South Where: 2214 Idaho Ave. South just northeast of Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana. What: Three Bedroom Rambler with over 1,400 square feet on the first floor. New Kitchen, new full Bath with ceramic tile, and gorgeous hardwood floors (just refinished) — all on a .25 acre lot with fenced backyard. When: 1...Read More
Knowing What You Don’t Know (But Enough to Ask an Expert) “You can pay me now, or you can pay me later.” –old Midas muffler commercial. You might guess that, as a former corporate attorney, I seldom call Edina Realty’s (excellent) legal department with questions. Wrong. And it’s hardly because me or my clients are somehow...Read More
Surprisingly Spacious Where: 2921 Huntington Ave South, in St. Louis Park’s Fern Hill neighborhood (and just blocks to Cedar Lake and Lake Calhoun). What: Two-story stucco duplex (up and down) with 2 BR/1 Bath on each floor. How much: $429,900. When: Price reduced three days ago. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty – City Lakes. Don’t miss...Read More
“Top Ten” Most Popular “City Lakes” Posts — and #4 on Google! God, grant me the serenity to accept the listings I can sell; the courage to refuse the listings I cannot; and the wisdom to know the difference. —Ross Kaplan, “The Serenity Prayer — Realtor’s Version” Readers of this blog have their favorite posts,...Read More
Top 1% of North America Realtors I confess: I regard (at least some) sales awards the way I do compliments: you wonder what the ulterior motive is. In the case of sales honors, they’re often quickly followed by a solicitation to market said award, either by licensing it, advertising it*, or sometimes literally just framing...Read More
