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2016 Minneapolis Property Taxes Are Going Up (a LOT). Do Sellers Need to Tell Buyers?

Sticker Shock (& Disclosure Question) [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.] At least some Minneapolis homeowners are suffering sticker shock in the wake of receiving notices from...
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Et Tu, Costco?

Gas Price Sticker Stock in the Twin Cities Once upon a time — like, until yesterday — savvy motorists (and Costco members) knew to head to Costco’s gas pumps whenever prices jumped. Like they did Wednesday. A LOT. That’s because Costco’s gas prices notoriously lagged other stations’ price changes by a full day. Not anymore....
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Home Insurance Sticker Shock . . .

. . . . and the Antidote My mama told me…’you better shop around’ (Shop, shop around) a-whoa-yeah You better (uh-huh) shop around! (Shop, shop around) Uh-uh-uh –lyrics, “Shop Around”; Smokey Robinson Home Buyers-turned-mortgage borrowers know that it can pay to shop around on fees (note:  stellar service and industry experience should be the other criteria)....
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Rental Car Sticker Shock

Four Two for the Price of One Checking online for a rental car in the Bay Area this summer, I’ve been shocked at what appears to be the going rate for a minivan for a week:  anywhere from $850 to more than $1,200(!). Really. Which inspired Plan B. Namely, rent two economy cars instead. The...
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