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Twin Cities home inspection

Home Seller to Runner-Up Buyer: “Buyer #1 Walked. Are You Still Interested?”

“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...
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Seller Liability for Ice Dams

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...
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Seller to Buyer: “I Don’t Like Your Lender — Use Mine!”

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...
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“Who Ya Gonna Call?” Home Buyers Who Waive Arbitration, Sellers Who Do Their Own Inspection Repairs

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...
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Ice Dams: Who’s Responsible?

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...
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Jury Verdicts and Home Inspections

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...
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