“One to Buy, Two to Sell,” But . . . “Two to Buy, Two to Sign“ It’s practically a mantra for Minnesota Realtors, starting with their pre-licensing coursework: it takes one partner in a married couple to buy, but two to sell. Translation: in Minnesota, married partners automatically have an ownership interest in their spouse’s...Read More
Location of Closing I paid for that mike! –Ronald Reagan, 1984 Presidential debate You’d think that the home seller — who’s invariably footing most of the closing bill, starting with the Realtors’ commissions — would get to choose where to hold the closing. But by convention, it’s the Buyer’s call. Why’s that? I’d guess it’s...Read More
