“Second Bite of the Apple” — Housing Market Edition [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.] Due to a chronic, ongoing shortage of listings, the Twin Cities housing...Read More
Winter 2018-2019: Twin Cities Goes From Bare Ground to +6′ Snow Banks in a Few Weeks [Editor’s Note: Seller liability for ice dams and other home issues is case-specific, and affected by local and state law. For legal advice, please contact an attorney.] At least until a few weeks ago, it looked like the Twin...Read More
Wielding Veto Power Over Buyer’s Lender, Inspector [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.] “Whoever has the gold, make the rules.” –“Golden Rule” (at least, one version). “Whoever...Read More
DIY Home Buyers & Sellers The vast majority of Minnesota home Buyers and Sellers elect to settle any post-closing disputes thru arbitration rather than litigation. The explanation? It’s considered faster and cheaper. The occasional exception: Buyers who are lawyers, are related to lawyers, or otherwise think they can procure the required legal services at a...Read More
Potential Buyer Inspection Issue [Editor’s Note: Seller liability for ice dams and other home issues is case-specific, and affected by local and state law. For legal advice, please contact an attorney.] While the Twin Cities is already on its 3rd (5th?) blast of arctic air this season, there’s been precious little snow (in fact, the...Read More
Buyer’s Inspection Timetable: From “5-2-1” to “10 Days” I don’t know about jury verdicts, but as a listing agent representing Sellers, hearing from the Buyer’s agent immediately after the home inspection is almost invariably bad. The usual explanation: the inspection turned up one or more deal breakers, and the Buyer is canceling. That said, waiting too...Read More