Not Ready For Prime Time I just spent 20 minutes or so checking out foreclosures on Google Maps. My conclusion? It’s hard to escape the feeling you are an unwitting beta tester (guinea pig) — plus, it’s apparent that Google’s real aim is use limited free data to goose subscriptions (translation: Google’s business model is...Read More
One Block to Cedar Lake!Where: 2705 France Ave. South, in Minneapolis’ Sunset Gables neighborhoodWhat: 3 BR/2 Bath Cape Cod with almost 2,200 FSF, including a huge first-floor Family Room.How much: $439,900Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty City LakesWhen: on market yesterday (Nov. 15). If you’re anywhere Cedar Lake over lunch hour today, please feel...Read More
Acing the “Ooh!” and “Aaah!” Factor Where: 2700 Chowen Ave. South in Minneapolis’ Sunset Gables subdivision (just south of Cedar Lake) What: Moderne-style Art Deco with 5 Bedrooms and 5 Baths, and 3,800 finished square feet How much: listed for $875,000; sold for $823,050 (94% of asking price, and more than $35,000 over the tax...Read More
Sunset Gables Sneak PeakWhere: 27xx France Ave South, in Minneapolis’ Sunset Gable neighborhood (and just one block to Cedar Lake, pictured above)What: 3 BR/2 BA Colonial with eat-in Kitchen, updated mechanicals and 3 1 /2 (!) parking spaces (detached 2 1/2 car, and attached one car)How (much): $439,900When: on market early Nov.Who: listed by Ross...Read More
Post-April 30 Hangover Here are some late June housing statistics (analysis costs extra). All info is for Edina Realty. –Drop in showings since expiration of Buyer tax credits April 30: 40%–Drop in “Pending” sales since expiration of Buyer tax credits: 40%.–Percentage of Buyers who are first-time: 48%–Percentage of homes sales under $250k: 80% The narrative...Read More
Art Deco Gem What: historically designated, Moderne-style Art Deco just south of Cedar Lake. Features 5(!) Bedrooms, 5(!) Baths (almost 3,800 square feet total); first-floor Owner’s Suite; and stunning, period detail in everything from the light fixtures to the hammered iron railings.Where: 2700 Chowen Ave. SouthWho: hosted — and listed — by Ross Kaplan (broker...Read More
