“Cold Enough For ‘Ya?,” or “Go West North, Young Man” I’m sure that other people have their own preferred definitions of what constitutes a “true Minnesotan” (growing up knowing how to sheetrock? Ice skating before you could walk?), but here’s mine: “A true Minnesotan is someone who heads north, not south whenever they have vacation...Read More
Best Advice to Home Sellers: “Tell What You Know” Homeowners can be forgiven for not knowing the difference between a special assessment that’s “pending,” vs. one’s that “levied” — as opposed to one that is assessed and currently payable. Realtors have trouble keeping those terms straight as well. The best advice to give prospective home...Read More
Early February Snowstorm Paralyzes Twin Cities Admittedly, it only works if you: a) live close by; b) own a 4-wheel drive; and c) have a flexible schedule. But, if all those apply (they do for me), a big snowstorm is a GREAT time to call your doctor’s office and check for cancellations. I did, and shaved almost three...Read More
Parsing a “5-2-1” Timeline in the Buyer’s Inspection Contingency [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. If you need legal advice, please consult an attorney.] One of the trickiest clauses in the standard Minnesota housing purchase agreement...Read More
Back to the Political Future? (Specifically, 1964 and 1972) “Wait a second!” (you say). (Arizona Senator) Barry Goldwater didn’t run against South Dakota’s George McGovern. Republican Goldwater ran against Democrat Lyndon Johnson, and was on the losing side of the famous 1964 landslide. Two elections later, on the opposite end of the political spectrum, McGovern...Read More
How Much is Office Space in The Leaning Tower of Pisa? Is a building that — at least from some angles — actually appears to be listing a good symbol for a major, modern corporation? The more so for a financial institution — arguably, the key financial institution for Western Europe — and the rudder of a...Read More
