Geologic . . . and Housing “Box Can′-Yon”: a small ravine or canyon with steep walls on three sides, allowing access and egress only through the mouth of the canyon. –Definition, Wikipedia As a (former) avid hiker, a box canyon to me was always the kind described above. However, as a current selling client —...Read More
If you’re lucky (we are), you have beautiful mums like these blooming in your yard. If you’re not, head down to the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market and pick up a gorgeous bouquet (like the ones pictured below) for $6(!). Gorgeous . . . P.S.: Maybe a botanist can explain why tulips, peonies, and mums — all...Read More
What Is — and Isn’t — Relevant Pricing a Home Wait a second! Why, in early July, am I discussing homes that sold last December? Because they pop up as “Comp’s” (Comparable Sold Properties) for at least 2 relatively unique homes that I’m trying to price for clients now. No doubt (many) other Twin Cities agents are...Read More
. . . And Isn’t Likely to Volunteer “Fake it till you make it.” –Career advice to newbies In a hyper-competitive field where sales bluster is an ever-present temptation, real estate agents aren’t exactly the type to betray ignorance or confess a lack of confidence. And even consummate Realtors with years of experience can’t predict...Read More
(Even) Lower Interest Rates vs. Weaker Economy “It’s too soon to tell.” –Chinese leader Mao Tse-tung, when asked — in 1948(!) — about the historical significance of the French Revolution. To accurately assess the potential effect of Brexit on the housing market, one must first identify and analyze the biggest variables. Here’s my take: Positives...Read More
3-Fold Spike in Questions On Legal Forms So Far in 2016 First, a caveat: when your broker is Edina Realty, you don’t NEED to call the Minnesota Association of Realtors’ Legal Hotline (frankly, I didn’t even know it existed until last week). That’s because Edina Realty has three, terrific(!) in-house counsel** available to field agents’...Read More
