“Force Majeure” Clauses [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.] RISK OF LOSS: If there is any loss or damage to the Property between the Final Acceptance Date...Read More
Overpriced Homes — The Sequel?? One-one-thousand . . . two-one-thousand . . . three-one thousand. If you’re a Realtor attuned to this Spring’s torrid housing market, you can practically hear it coming. What, you ask? No, not rising interest rates. Contrary to everyone’s expectations (again), they’ve been drifting back down, not spiking higher. No, the...Read More
Wholesale vs. Retail** Realtor Reviews Thanks to continued super-scarce inventory in the Twin Cities, multiple offers are a fixture of this Spring’s housing market (again). Which means agents need to be skilled positioning their Seller for multiple offers — then handling the resulting three-ring (five-ring??) circus with aplomb. How do you know if the listing agent did...Read More
