Five-Step Checklist One of the last steps before closing — in fact, sometimes done on the way to closing* — is the Buyer’s walk-thru. To my mind, at least, the Buyer’s walk-thru has these five goals: One. Determine that there’s been no change in the home’s condition since the Inspection Contingency was removed. What can...Read More

Discounting(?) for a Conservation Easement NimbÄ“ noun:  “a person who objects to the siting of something perceived as unpleasant or potentially dangerous in their own neighborhood, such as a landfill or hazardous waste facility, especially while raising no such objections to similar developments elsewhere.” –definition, “Not in My Backyard.” In contrast to the traditional definition of...Read More

Home Seller, Buyer Options In the wake (literally) of record-setting rainfall locally last month, it’s a good bet that thousands of formerly dry Twin Cities basements — and previously well-functioning roofs — sprang a leak (or two).  See, “Seattle East.” Statistically, it’s further likely that at least a couple hundred of those homes are under...Read More