Point of Clarification: Cyclists vs. Bikers A Realtor plugging a new listing this morning as being “perfect for bikers” was asked to clarify whether they truly meant “bikers,” or “cyclists.” Bikers ride Harley Davidsons, can sport lots of facial hair, and — at least the hard-core types — may have a passing acquaintance with groups...Read More
Sunday Open House (7/31) From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Where: 4119 Beard Ave. South, just blocks to Lake Calhoun, Lake Harriet, and 50th & France. When: open house 1-3 p.m. this Sunday (July 31). What: character-filled 3 BR/2 Bath, 1.5 story Craftsman on an unusually spacious city lot (58′ x 135′). How much: $525,000. Who: listing agent...Read More
Trail Blazers vs. Trail Followers “Women have made it to a point where a woman who’s been first lady, U.S. senator and secretary of state can win a presidential nomination. Now let’s see how long it takes for someone who’s a little less overqualified to get the nod.” –Gail Collins, “Hillary on the March“; The...Read More
“Other Uses For This Room”: OK, Maybe Not “Family Den” I knew I’d find a use for the sign (above) that I retrieved from my client’s house just before closing last week (the sign had formerly been located in a huge, upstairs Bedroom doing double duty as an in-home Exercise Room — with many other potential...Read More
Everything You Didn’t Want to Know About Real Estate Title [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.] First, a caveat: Buyers who need advice about how to take...Read More
30-Year Mortgages @ 3%?? For the moment, mortgage rates have bottomed, and may be even be climbing a bit. But, broader market forces (as they say) definitely seem to be tugging rates lower this Summer. Brexit Financial Aftermath There is now a stunning $10 billion-plus in negative-yielding government bonds globally (think, Germany, Switzerland, and — surprisingly,...Read More
