Lots of Extra Tasks — But Also One Less It’s no secret that participating in multiples offers can be challenging: for stressed Buyers, their exhausted agents, and even listing agents (representing the Seller), who may be overwhelmed by the number of offers. Fortunately, there’s at least one standard, time-consuming task that Buyers’ agents in multiple...Read More
Rising Rates Deter Home Buying & Selling, Right? Not Necessarily (and, who says they’re rising??) “Now that interest rates have begun to turn up from their historic lows, the housing market may face a problem called “the lock-in” effect, where homeowners are reluctant to move, since moving might entail taking out a new mortgage at...Read More
Beef, Pork, or Turkey? Unfortunately, I jumped the gun when the doctor examining my daughter this a.m. recommended that she go on a “brat diet” until she recovers from an indeterminate stomach bug. It turns out the doctor meant “B.R.A.T.,” not “brat” — short for “bananas, rice, apple sauce, and toast.” !$#%@!Read More
Big Rambler . . . Big Lot . . . Big Upside Where: 2508 Joppa Ave. South just west of Cedar Lake. What: Sprawling 4 BR/3 Bath Rambler with over 3,500 finished square feet on a gorgeous, 80′ x 147′ lot. How much: $589,900. When: on the market . . . this afternoon! Who: listed...Read More
Big Rambler . . . Big Lot . . . Big Upside Where: 2508 Joppa Ave. South just west of Cedar Lake. What: 4 BR/3 Bath Rambler with over 3,500 finished square feet on a gorgeous, 80′ x 147′ lot. How much: $589,900. Who: listed by Ross Kaplan, Edina Realty – City Lakes. Create your...Read More
Pre-List Networking Caveats & Catches In a super-tight, super fast Twin Cities housing market — at least at lower price rungs — aggressive, proactive Buyers’ agents are increasingly turning to pre-list networking to find ideas for their frustrated clients. The catch? Actually, there are three: One. Price. Especially in a rising market, at least a few...Read More
