“Cock a Doodle Doo Don’t!” Nope, that “For Sale” home isn’t in the sticks somewhere, miles from the nearest neighbors. It’s less than 2 blocks southeast of Minneapolis’ Lake Harriet, in a neighborhood where homes fetch from $500k to triple that (at least) on the lake (this one’s listed for $525k). My Realtor understanding is...Read More
Fixtures vs. Personal Property: The Proactive Solution It’s not always clear whether something is a “fixture” or “personal property.” In theory, the test is straightforward: is the item in question permanently attached? The rub, of course, is what constitutes “permanent”: one person’s easy removal and repair (usually by the Seller) is another’s “of course it...Read More
