Answer: “About 50°” In the middle of August, on an especially humid day, a nice breeze ” if necessary, generated by a ceiling fan ” is especially welcome. Fast forward six months (or three, if you live in Minnesota), when local temps are 40º to 60º(!) cooler. That same breeze is now officially a “draft”...Read More
Answer: “About 50°” In the middle of August, on an especially humid day, a nice breeze — if necessary, generated by a ceiling fan — is especially welcome. Fast forward six months (or three, if you live in Minnesota), when local temps are 40º to 60º(!) cooler. That same breeze is now officially a “draft”...Read More
“Ghost” For Sale Signs A “new listing” is self-explanatory. A “pre-list” is a Realtor drumming up interest in a soon-to-debut home (unfortunately, some Twin Cities agents now define “soon” as, “in the next six months”). So, what’s a “post-listing?” Answer (at least, mine): a “For Sale” sign post left in the front yard, after the house sale has closed. The depressing-but-true explanation: ...Read More
Finally! Notwithstanding a streak of 60’s(!) in February, cool damp weather in the Twin Cities this Spring has delayed trees budding and leaves opening. That should change the next few days, with sunny, mild weather forecast through the weekend. P.S.: Look closely and you’ll see not one but two trunks at the base of this...Read More
When is the Best Time to List a Tear-Down? Conventional wisdom (which I happen to agree with) is that early Spring is the best time for Sellers to list their home. Is there a best time to list a home that’s destined to be a tear-down? I’d argue that it’s also . . early Spring....Read More
Al Fresco Dining & Drinking . . . in the 40’s° People in the U.S. Southwest — when the mercury hits 110° (or some such) in the Summer — will protest, “But, it’s a dry heat.” Similarly, when the sun is out and temp’s in the Twin Cities finally lurch above 40° (local high yesterday: 43°),...Read More
