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Dear World: “Our House in [Name of City] Will Be Vacant Indefinitely While We’re Hunkered Down in [Remote Town]”

WSJ: “Wealthy City Dwellers Seek Refuge From Coronavirus at Remote Ranches” [Note to Readers: The views expressed here are solely those of Ross Kaplan, and do not represent Edina Realty, Berkshire Hathaway (“Berkshire”), or any other entity referenced. Edina Realty is a subsidiary of Berkshire.] Three things perplex me about oblivious rich people who agree...
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Q: What’s the Opposite of Winterizing a Home?

Answer:  Summerizing a Home Minnesota homeowners leaving for the winter know the drill (or should): to avoid the risk of frozen pipes (and the resultant catastrophic flooding), turn off the water to the home, then drain the existing water in the home’s plumbing. Last step:  turn down the thermostat to a chilly 55º or so,...
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