No, a “man chair” isn’t what you sit on in a man cave. It’s the chair designated for the male of the species while their better halves — or in this case, my daughter — do a little (OK, a lot of) boutique shopping. The shop in question was Pauli’s Place Boutique* in very trendy...Read More
Edina Realty’s Proactive Approach to Avoiding Litigation [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.] Just to be clear: “The Grim Reaper” isn’t my name for Mr. Hill — that’s what he calls himself. That’s because no Realtor...Read More
At Edina Realty’s corporate headquarters for a closing earlier this week, my clients and I couldn’t help notice that the hall lights kept going out. The explanation? The lights are tied to energy-saving motion detectors — as opposed to, say, faulty wiring or past-due electric bills. 🙂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
Date of Construction Multiple Choice Relying only on the picture of the basement (above), guess the age of this Kenwood (Minneapolis) home: A. Less than 10 years old; B. 50 years old; C. 75 years old; D. Over 120 years old. Correct answer: “D.” The giveaway: the limestone foundation, characteristic of Twin Cities homes built...Read More
Seller’s Market Side Effects “Twin Cities Housing Market Caught In A Supply Crunch As Demand Intensifies.” —Headline, Twin Cities Business (April 14, 2016) One of the side effects of a Seller’s market with very tight inventory is a surge in so-called “reverse contingencies,” whereby a homeowner agrees to sell only if they can find another...Read More
