wisconsin: In Today's Market, are Real Estate Agents Truly Qualified to Answer the Question "What's it Worth?"
- 09/25/10 06:01 AM
I'm not trying to split hairs, but I have a problem with the agent who authors a newspaper column in the community where one of my offices is located, based on the premise that he is best qualified to counsel area property owners about what their home is "worth".
Professing to know the answer to "What's it worth?" in a particular community may make a great headline for a newspaper column, but it could be considered puffery. Once you have made the blanket suggestion to readers that you are some sort of clairvoyant expert on what property in the community is worth, you may be called upon to prove your claim.
Real estate professionals research and assemble a CMA (Comparative Market Analysis) before we tell a seller what … (10 comments)
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wisconsin: How to Photograph a Home With a Dark Interior
- 09/22/10 03:09 PM
Ever had to do a photo shoot inside a home that seems dark inside?
In the process of listing and selling second homes and "cabins" in the north country, I've seen dwellings that were rather dark. I love the rich look of wood, but it can work against you when you photograph a home's interior. When you want a bright and airy feel to your house photographs, at times it can be a real battle to get good results.
PHOTOGRAPHY IS ABOUT LIGHT. I know that sounds artsy and esoteric, but it's true. Just as it is with painting, photography is … (28 comments)
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wisconsin: View our Property Inventory on Madeline Island - Madeline Island Realty Homes and Real Estate - Virtual Tours
- 09/09/10 06:52 AM
We're working with our Wisconsin affiliate (Madeline Island Realty) to present a wide array of fine properties for sale on Madeline Island, including waterfront homes on Lake Superior, vacant lakeshore properties and acreage.
For a detailed look at our listing inventory in northwestern Wisconsin, take a look at our virtual tour website. [please click on photo below to view tours]
For a tour of these properties on YouTube, click on the following images below:
To obtain more information on a particular property or to schedule a visit to our Madeline Island Realty office in LaPointe, Wisconsin, call or text us at 612.670.2539 or … (3 comments)
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wisconsin: Passed the 100,000-point mark in TWO states, thanks to my friends on ActiveRain
- 05/30/08 08:30 PM
It took me nearly a year to reach this point, but the time was well spent.
This evening, both my real estate companies (Wayzata Lakes Realty in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Madeline Island Realty in La Pointe, Wisconsin) passed the 100,000 point mark on ActiveRain!
Friends deserve much of the credit.
Karen Anne Stone mentored me and gave me great advice.
Charles McDonald offered his friendship and his guidance. Charles was the first AR member to write me and introduce himself.
Ruthmarie Hicks has been a source of inspiration and optimism.
Joey Aszterbaum was kind enough to provide encouragement on more than one occasion.
Kathy McGraw served as an example of what it means to be a … (55 comments)
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wisconsin: COPA (Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association) To Host Sixth Annual "Fly-in" July 10-13 in Duluth, Minnesota
- 05/19/08 04:47 PM
The annual COPA (Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association) Migration is the most-attended event of the year for those who own and operate Cirrus aircraft.
This year's Migration "Fly-in" will be held in Duluth, Minnesota at the Duluth airport. And best of all, you don't have to be a Cirrus owner to attend!
The event will feature factory tours, seminars with featured speakers and trade show exhibits. For pilots who register early, there will be free "rust removal" flights (space available on a first come, first served basis). This program pairs Cirrus instructors with pilots and provides the opportunity to practice … (4 comments)
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wisconsin: "We're Not Opening the Family Cabin This Summer Because We Can't Afford To" - Are You Hearing This From Clients or Customers?
- 05/03/08 02:57 PM
I was at a suburban grocery store just west of Minneapolis about three days ago, in the checkout line.
The lady behind me was chatting with a neighbor in the adjacent line. I couldnt' help overhearing her commenting, "We aren't going to use our cabin this summer. We just can't swing it this year". Her teenage son started to protest. She lost her temper and said "Your father and I decided we can't handle the expense, so forget it. If it's a choice between keeping our house and taking trips, we're not opening the cabin this year. We can't afford the damn gasoline"!
A … (15 comments)
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wisconsin: Duluth Pounded By Spring Storm With Twelve-Foot Waves on Lake Superior!
- 04/11/08 01:47 PM
The Duluth, Minnesota area got blasted by some heavy-duty stormy spring weather today.
Local news stations reported sixty-plus mile per hour winds in Duluth harbor, with twelve-foot waves striking the shore. Duluth didn't receive as much snow as expected so far, but winds have been unexpectedly strong.
People were advised to stay indoors. Large pieces of ice were picked up by the gale-force winds and did damage to cars and building windows. The wet, heavy snow has made driving difficult and visibility was minimal in some areas.
The bad weather stretches across Carlton County and into Superior, Wisconsin, across the south shore and into the … (10 comments)
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wisconsin: A Twin Cities Union Leader With Compassion and Conscience
- 01/29/08 09:59 AM
Brad Eggen is an attorney, a trumpet player and a local Union President. And his opinions are respected by members of labor and management alike, something of a rarity these days.Brad serves as elected President of the Twin Cities Musicians' Union, American Federation of Musicians, Local 30-73 AFL-CIO, in Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota. Our jurisdiction includes the following Minnesota counties: Rice, Goodhue, Scott, LeSueur, Isanti, Chisago, Washington, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, Swift, Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Wright, McLeod, Carver, Winona, Houston and Hennepin. We also serve members in western Wisconsin, in Polk, Saint Croix, Pierce, Washburn Sawyer, Barron, Rusk, Dunn, Chippewa, Eau … (2 comments)
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wisconsin: Environmental Battle Ramping up Over Saint Croix River Development
- 01/05/08 02:02 PM
Environmental groups appear to be rolling up their sleeves regarding a host of real estate development projects on the Saint Croix River, just east of the Minneapolis and Saint Paul metropolitan area.
The scenic Saint Croix Riverway, which separates Minnesota and Wisconsin over much of its length, has been a development battleground in the past. The Saint Croix flows over 160 miles, from Upper Saint Croix Lake and Lake Namekagon all the way to Prescott, Wisconsin, where it merges with the Mississippi River. The river is a highly-protected zone, under the guardianship of the National Park Service and, at various points, … (6 comments)
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wisconsin: "Retrospectives" Art Exhibit at the Nash Gallery, University of Minnesota Oct. 9 - Nov. 8
- 10/15/07 06:53 PM
Two members of the University of Minnesota Art Department are currently exhibiting their works at the Katherine E. Nash Gallery on the West Bank. Artists Guy Baldwin and Gary Hallman present "Retrospectives" through November 9, 2007 in the Regis Center for Art, located at 405 21st Avenue South, in Minneapolis.
Guy Baldwin is renowned for his kinetic art, including motorized fish with moving fins and tails. I'm privileged to have one of Guy's kinetic "fish" on display in my office and it is one of my most treasured artworks! Baldwin's style has been described as "playful" and remarkably innovative.
Among the works on … (17 comments)
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wisconsin: Does Anyone Else on Active Rain Sell Island Properties?
- 09/10/07 07:01 PM
Okay, Rainers..listen up!
I'm looking for members here who either specialize in selling Island properties or agents who have sold Island homes or lots in the past. We own and operate a real estate office in the town of LaPointe, Wisconsin (on Madeline Island). Madeline Island is located in the Apostle Islands of Lake Superior, in the northwest part of the State of Wisconsin.
Specifically, I'd like you to share your experiences working with buyers of island property. Who are they and what kind of buyer is drawn to owning a home on an island? What special situations did you encounter during the process? How about financing? Was it a greater-than-usual challenge … (6 comments)
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I'm not trying to split hairs, but I have a problem with the agent who authors a newspaper column in the community where one of my offices is located, based on the premise that he is best qualified to counsel area property owners about what their home is "worth".
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