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In-bounds or Out? The Standard for Buyers’ Walk-Through Inspection

“Substantially the Condition,” Defined (Sort of) [Note to Readers: 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.] “Buyer has the right to a walk-through review of the property prior to closing...
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Departing Home Seller: “How Clean Does it Have to Be?”

“Substantially the Same Condition” & The Golden Rule “I know it when I see it.” —Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart, on the legal definition of what constitutes pornography. “Buyer has the right to a walk-through review of the property prior to closing to establish that the property is in substantially the same condition as of the...
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“Substantially the Same Condition,” Defined (Sort of)

Standard for Buyer’s Walk-Through Inspection [Note to Readers: 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.] “Buyer has the right to a walk-through review of the property prior to closing to...
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“Substantially the Same Condition,” Defined (Sort of)

Standard for Buyer’s Walk-Through Inspection [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.] “Buyer has the right to a walk-through review of the property prior to closing to establish...
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“Substantially the Same Condition,” Defined (Sort of)

Standard for Buyer’s Walk-Through Inspection “Buyer has the right to a walk-through review of the property prior to closing to establish that the property is in substantially the same condition as of the date of this Purchase Agreement.” –Minnesota residential Purchase Agreement; lines 358. – 360. “I know it when I see it.” —United States...
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“The Goldman Sachs Risk”: Sheep, Wolves — and German Shepherds

Why “Fiduciary Duty” Has Two Prongs, Not Just One [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.] Even people familiar with the term “fiduciary duty” often don’t realize that it consists of two duties, not just one:  1)...
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