Passing of Two Twin Cities Icons Twin Citians of a certain age (I qualify) will forever associate Mary Tyler Moore with her iconic ’70’s sitcom. Runner-up associations: the Kenwood home featured in the show’s opening credits; and the photo (above) showing Ms. Moore exuberantly flinging her hat in front of Dayton’s department store in Downtown Minneapolis....Read More
“Go West North Young Man” Which city had the warmest weather yesterday? A. Los Angeles B. Phoenix C. Miami D. Minneapolis Correct answer: “D.” (the Twin Cities were a balmy 92° yesterday). No, it doesn’t make any sense to me. But, it sure was nice! See also, “Winter Humor: Minnesota vs. Miami (& Elsewhere).“Read More
Arranging Local Office Privileges Out-of-Town, or, “The Goldilocks Solution” If you’re a busy agent (I am) who has multiple social obligations (I do), it can be important, if/when you travel, to line up office privileges at a sister broker. Headed to the Bay Area for 48 hours this weekend, I spoke with Irene Wright in Edina Realty’s...Read More
“Wait Till Next Year Weekend” Unlike, say, the new baseball season, there’s no official “Opening Day” for the Twin Cities Spring housing market. Rather, local Realtor convention holds that the annual Spring market kicks off (sorry) the first mild weekend after the Super Bowl. By that measure . . . it’s still Winter (local temps today...Read More
Early February Snowstorm Paralyzes Twin Cities Admittedly, it only works if you: a) live close by; b) own a 4-wheel drive; and c) have a flexible schedule. But, if all those apply (they do for me), a big snowstorm is a GREAT time to call your doctor’s office and check for cancellations. I did, and shaved almost three...Read More
East Coast Blizzard Creates Accidental Twin Cities Tourists Thanks to the East Coast blizzard, our New York City visitors found themselves with an extra day (yesterday) in the Twin Cities. While coming up with activities in Summer is easy (Sculpture Garden, walk around the Lakes, Stone Arch Bridge, biking the Midtown Greenway, State Fair in...Read More
