“Thing One and Thing Two” There are actually two eye-catching things in the Family Room of this “For Sale” Minneapolis home (photo above). The first, very conspicuous item is the neon red couch (I actually like it – and like how the red accent pillows in the upper left continue the theme). Red, White(!) & Blue...Read More
“New on Market July 1” Supposedly, the only month in which there’s no recorded snow anywhere in Minnesota is July (and I’m not so sure about that). So, it’s obvious that this Craftsman-style Bungalow (above) in Minneapolis’ Kenwood neighborhood didn’t really just debut on the market this week. In fact, according to MLS, the home’s Cumulative...Read More
Suddenly Seasonal Winter Shots (Again) I’m sure I’m not the only Twin Cities Realtor who’s ordered updated — as in, non- Winter — photos of their “Active” listings. Based on today’s snow showers, looks like that’s a “scrub” for at least one more day . . .Read More
I’m Sure It Will All Be Melted By Then Anyone who wonders why the Minnesota Twins always start their season on the road need only look out their window this morning. If you’re not local . . . there’s a fresh 6-8 inches of snow on the ground. Good thing the purists prevailed and made...Read More
The “House-by-House, Block-by-Block” Housing Market Close-in, high demand area? Check. The home pictured above is in Minneapolis’ Bryn Mawr neighborhood, just west of downtown and northwest of the Lakes and Uptown. Affordable for first-time Buyers? Check. The $259,9k asking price is right in the middle of one of the housing market’s hottest price points. Nice...Read More
Photos That Are One Season (or More) Behind Why does it matter when a home originally listed? Because price varies (negatively) as a function of market time. Translation: owners have the most pricing power soon after their home debuts on the market, and gradually lose leverage thereafter. Cockroaches & Dated Photos So, looking at the...Read More
