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MLS: “Seller to Install Ductless Mini-Split”

English, Please! To be fair to the listing agent (representing the Seller), the sentence above was in the “Agent Remarks” field on MLS, not the “Public Remarks” section. But, for the benefit of Buyers whose agents print out the unabridged, “Agent Full” report (I do for my clients), here’s the translation: “This 1925 Linden Hills...
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How Much of a Discount for No Central A/C?

Answer: It Depends on the Buyer ” and the House* It may be a surprise to people who associate Minnesota with year-round Arctic cold, but summers here ” while admittedly not long ” can be hot and VERY sticky. Hence the locals’ preference for central air conditioning. Which raises the question: if a home lacks...
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Cure for Dirty Central Air Conditioner: Soap & Water (Minus the Soap)

Home Maintenance ” Summer Edition Unlike an exceptionally dirty car, no one ever wrote “wash me” on a filthy central a/c unit. But, maybe they should. A clogged a/c grill decreases the unit’s air flow, which makes it run hotter . . . which decreases its life expectancy. Fortunately, the solution is cheap and simple:...
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