Shift to a Buyer’s Market? “Told ‘Ya So” (Back in September!) Compare the Star Trib headline (above) — just published online — with the excerpt below from this blog: “The Twin Cities housing market experienced a shift over the Summer. From scarcity and multiple offers, we’ve now transitioned to a more balanced market ” or even one that...Read More
What Does it Say About the Neighborhood? Once you get over the initial shock that a meth lab was discovered — and busted — in tranquil Southwest Minneapolis last week, I suppose rational people could draw one of the following two (very different) conclusions: One. Oh my God! Meth has now gotten so out of control...Read More
Pawlenty Takes Top Lobbying Job Pawlenty’s exit from the public stage should be applauded, [former Pawlenthy aide Brian] McClung said. “It’s what the founders had in mind when our system was created,” he said. “Pundits and the chattering class often seem confounded when someone chooses to do what Governor Pawlenty is doing, but it’s a good...Read More
That’s One Way to Put It “Home builders are more busy, but mostly in more-established suburbs where lots are scarce.” –“Squeezing into the Suburbs“; Star Tribune (8/11/2012) What’s another (way to put it)? “Home builders are busier.” Sorry, I couldn’t resist. But, hey! They’re the professional journalists — not me!Read More
OK, Two-Plus Years I started writing about virtual staging on this blog almost 2 1/2 years ago (“Is Virtual Staging ‘The Next Big Thing?‘”), and began using it for clients a few months later. The Star Trib? Today’s Sunday paper has an article titled “Sellers Turn to Virtual Staging.” Previously on this blog: –“Virtual Staging: Ready...Read More
