Real estate blog entries tagged with edina

Blog entries tagged with "edina":

edina: Stieg Strand with more comments on Home Inspections... - 10/10/08 11:33 AM

Another thought that some people have is that they can see defects and flaws just as easily as a well trained inspector, now given that statement at its face value, it is just not true.
Having another set of eyes, especially trained eyes can not only reduce liability, but also provide … (0 comments)

edina: Remodeling Changes the Real Estate Market: Tear Downs, Historic Homes, and the Evolution of Values - 06/23/08 03:32 PM

I live in an area of Southwest Minneapolis called Linden Hills. Loved for its history and it's quaint small town feel, Linden Hills is also just 15-20 minutes from Downtown. People love this neighborhood, and as a result, the property values are pretty high. The homes are old, some go back … (0 comments)

edina: Minneapolis, Minnesota: Luxury Real Estate Market - 06/19/08 11:04 AM

In his recent post Ben Kolkman details what the market looks like for homes over 2 million in Minneapolis. An important analysis for buyers/sellers in this market, as it's not what you'd think based on general info. Market conditions vary dramatically by location and price range. Here are a few of the unique, and important … (1 comments)

edina: Minneapolis & Edina over $2 million - 06/18/08 10:00 PM

During this period of market correction, media pundits talk of falling values, and lenders refer to "declining markets" but we all know, real estate is intensely local. Average market conditions rarely tell the real story of what is happening in any given neighborhood.
In this multi part series, close examination of … (1 comments)

edina: Lake Harriet bargain price! - 06/16/08 03:40 PM

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edina: Beautiful Edina Condo - $155,00 *Must See! - 06/14/08 02:16 PM

Updated Edina Condo 7610 York Ave. S. #3202, Edina, MN 55435 View Map Immaculate, beautifully updated condo located in great Edina location.This updated modern condo features frieze carpet, new kitchen appliances, new washer, new satin nickel lights, new cabinet hardware, new kitchen & bathroom faucets, new A/C, new paint, cozy … (0 comments)

edina: Great East Edina Charmer.....move in ready! First open this Sunday 12-2:00! - 06/13/08 07:24 PM

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edina: Current Market trends for the Edina area! - 06/11/08 09:02 PM

With an increased sale price and an increase of pending sales....are we there yet? Sure feels as though we are getting back to a point of fun in the Real Estate community. Check out the most recent market information as reported by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors.
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edina: Hot off the Press: Edina Market Update for Buyers and Sellers... by Twin Cities Homes for Sale - 06/11/08 09:37 AM

Single Family Homes
May 2008

Edina real estate market
As you see, there are still quite a few homes that have been on the market for months now. The total market time of currently active listings ranges from 2 days to whaping 386 days, and the average is … (0 comments)

edina: GE Electronic Lock “I” Box…How to Ruin a Beautiful Sunday Open House In Maple Grove - 06/07/08 03:15 PM

June 7th, 2008 Categories: Maple Grove Stuff, My Listings, Real Estate News
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon and I was just about to go show houses in Savage when one of my co-agents called to say he couldn’t get into the lock box at the open house he was … (1 comments)

edina: Edina Condo - $155,000! 7610 York Ave. S. #3202, Edina, MN 55435 - 05/13/08 03:38 PM

edina: New Lisitng - 104 Coventry Lane Edina, MN 55435 - 05/05/08 01:47 PM

I've got a great new townhome listing in Coventry at 104 Coventry Lane in Edina. Enjoy beautiful Centennial Lakes Park and all the amenities Coventry has to offer. Large floor to ceiling windows, private patios, underground parking, Designer closets. Association includes membership to Edinborough Park.
Virtual Tour - 104 Coventry Lane Edina, MN … (0 comments)

edina: Hot off the Press: Edina Market Update for Buyers and Sellers - 05/05/08 12:01 PM

Single Family Homes
April 2008
Edina real estate market continues to slowly wake up this spring. April weather in our area was finicky. Temperatures below average, rain and even some snow (mostly in western and northwestern Minnesota, those areas received 6-12 inches!). Since weekends are usually the time when most people … (5 comments)

edina: Live Jazz at Crave Restaurant in Edina Every Friday Night - 05/03/08 09:15 PM

Crave Restaurant in Edina, Minnesota is featuring live Jazz every Friday evening, at 8:30 p.m.
You'll see Jazz pianist Laura Caviani, with guest artists like Debbie Duncan, Patty Peterson and Dorothy Doring performing live at the popular Edina nightclub.
The Laura Caviani Trio has maintained a weekly presence at Crave since the beginning … (0 comments)

edina: First Ride of 2008: Minneapolis Biking with Bob Pacieznik - 04/28/08 04:21 PM

FIRST Bike Ride of 2008 Minneapolis ranks as one of the top biking cities in the US. Come along with Bob Pacieznik on his first ride of 2008. Traveling from his home in Edina, we ride up to the Minneapolis Chain of Lakes, then get on the Midtown Greeway which takes … (2 comments)

edina: Peddlers and Solicitors Prohibited - 04/22/08 05:10 AM

It's spring-time and guess what's taking advantage of the nice weather? 1. the birds 2. the kids 3. us doing yardwork 4. us playing outside 5. PEDDLERS & SOLICITORS!!! How many times have you been home and someone came up to your front door to sell you something? Boy, it's one … (0 comments)

edina: Edina Energy Fair - 04/22/08 04:12 AM

Looking to reduce your energy costs? Then visit the Edina Energy Fair...May 4th at Centennial Lakes Park. The first 200 visitors get to trade in their old incandesent light bulb for the new twisty CFL's (compact flourescent light bulb) for free!...visit the City of Edina's website for more information.So if … (2 comments)

edina: How Easy Is It to Become a Luxury Homes Agent? - 04/18/08 10:09 AM

I read a post a couple weeks ago by one of our members who wants to change the focus of his real estate business. He's recently decided that the low-end market in his area is dead. And now he plans to become a luxury homes agent.
Just like that.
Marketing and selling upper-bracket properties … (37 comments)

edina: Annie and Bob Pacieznik - 04/04/08 11:04 AM

Annie and Bob Pacieznik: a name in real estate you might not be able to pronounce but can certainly trust.
That's our tag-line. What else are you supposed to do with a name like Pacieznik, you've got to have some fun. And speaking of fun...the activerain video contest 2008 has been a blast. … (32 comments)

edina: "Blues In The Night" Appearing at the Ordway Center in Saint Paul Through May 18 - 04/02/08 01:38 PM

The Ordway's McKnight Theatre in downtown Saint Paul, Minnesota has a real winner onstage with "Blues In The Night", a celebration of Blues and Jazz music.
Blues In The Night features a dynamite cast, including my friend Debbie Duncan, who has made recent Twin Cities appearances at Crave in Edina and at the Dakota Jazz … (2 comments)

edina: Edina housing market continues to out perform the general market - 03/31/08 08:53 AM

Edina continues to be a great area to purchase! Please click on the link below to access the most up to date market recap from the Mpls. Assoc. of Realtors. The top 100 is a report which outlines specific markets, and trends there in. Edina continues to perform above other markets. The … (0 comments)

edina: East Edina listing that you could purchase with up to $60,000 of 2nd mortgage money from the Edina Housing foundation/Bremer Bank - 03/31/08 08:44 AM

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edina: Remodeler's Showcase - 03/30/08 08:40 AM

The remodelers home tour is March 28 - 30th so get out and take a look at what's available. There are a couple of great homes in Edina - The one below is #46 and is on Rolf Avenue at the end of the cul-de-sac above Normandale Park. It's available for sale for … (0 comments)

edina: Edina - $155,000! 7610 York Ave. S. #3202, Edina, MN 55435 - 03/29/08 03:25 PM

Updated Edina Condo 7610 York Ave. S. #33202, Edina, MN 55435 View Map Immaculate, beautifully updated condo located in great Edina location.This updated modern condo features frieze carpet, new kitchen appliances, new washer, new satin nickel lights, new cabinet hardware, new kitchen & bathroom faucets, new A/C, new paint, cozy … (0 comments)

edina: Minneapolis, MN: Real Estate Market Update March 25th - 03/25/08 03:33 PM

New Page 2 Get Out Your Sold Signs!
We saw a tremendously positive sign in the past weeks stats, Pending Sales, or the number of new deals, are up 11% percent! Buyers are taking advantage of this market, and are starting to buy homes. This trend will continue as long … (0 comments)

edina: Spring-time snowball fight! - 03/24/08 09:14 AM

First days of spring...what to do? Mow the lawn? Wash the car? Work the garden? How about build a snow fort and have a snowball fight! Wow...we haven't seen this much snow in a long while. Even though we've got a touch of cabin fever like everyone else, we wouldn't pass … (1 comments)

edina: Bridges of Edina - 03/24/08 09:11 AM

Here's another great run that we just discovered...it includes a few bridges that help you get across the freeways and into different Edina neighborhoods... Check out the run on mapmyrun.com by clicking below. If you haven't used mapmyrun before, definitely give it a try. It's a great way to map out … (1 comments)

edina: Edina MN Homes for Sale - 03/23/08 03:47 PM

Are you looking for Edina homes listed in MLS?
Maybe you are wondering if it's a good time to buy.
With stock market on a "roller coaster" ride and the economy quite unstable, the time has not been better in years.
Prices are LOW and interest rates are LOW!
The question is: … (5 comments)

edina: Edina housing getting hot! - 03/21/08 09:41 PM

Finally....what we have been waiting for! A real sense of business as "more" usual! You can really feel the increase of activity in the market. The areas that seem to currently have the most success are the houses between 500-650,000 as well as under $300,000. With the Edina Housing foundations second … (0 comments)

edina: Think you can’t afford to live in Edina? Think again… - 03/18/08 03:19 PM

Thanks to the Edina Housing Foundation (EHF), you can purchase a home with just $1,000 cash out of pocket. This program was designed as an incentive for young lower income families to move into the city after the 2000 census identified that over 25% of Edina homeowners are over 65 years … (6 comments)

edina: Awesome northeast Edina neighborhood running routes - 03/16/08 08:31 AM

We live in Northeast EdinaWe work in Northeast EdinaWe RUNin Northeast EdinaNortheast Edina is a great neighborhood...one of the reasons that makes it so is the many great running routes that start in the neighborhood. One of our favorite routes is the run up to Lake Harriet. It's only 1.5 miles … (2 comments)

edina: LIMITED TIME OFFERING/WEST EDINA/NON MLS/LARGE HOME AT BELOW MARKET PRICE! $649,988 - 03/07/08 03:12 PM

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edina: Want to know how to get a second mortgage up to $60,000 at a low rate? Only in Edina! Edina housing foundation... - 03/05/08 07:58 PM

What a wonderful opportunity to join the community of Edina! The Edina housing foundation, a non profit, has about $4 million dollars available for you! Not to many hoops to jump through. It is there for you to use! Please call me and I will be happy to assist you in … (0 comments)

edina: Unbelievable custom home*EDINA*Short Sale! $1.8 million - 03/05/08 03:04 PM

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edina: Minneapolis, Minneasota: Top 5 MLS Districts - 02/26/08 08:53 AM

Well the RREAR is out! That's the 2007 Residential Real Estate Activity Report prepared by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR). If you like to toss around real estate stats at parties this is your meal ticket! It is truly an awesome read for real estate buffs. MAAR continues to … (0 comments)

edina: Go Green - 02/24/08 10:56 AM

Go green. This time of year, when the tired snow,dreary greys and browns out our windows are less than inspiring, anything green sounds fabulously springy. So get some green in your house. Grow green grass indoors. Kids love to plant it and watch it grow. Put a tall green houseplant in the … (1 comments)

edina: Mix it up - 02/24/08 10:12 AM

One of my biggest pet peeves in home finishing is the over the top matching that goes on...too much exact matching is boring and can feel suffocating...let me out!! So here is my solution. Think complement instead of match. Often times contrast goes together better than same. Mix up your styles, … (0 comments)

edina: Odor vs. Aroma - 02/24/08 10:11 AM

The roast from last night, the cat box, that "basement smell," overpowering deodorizers and air fresheners, vinegar, pine cleaner, ammonia, sweaty sports gear...all of these temporary odors really do distract potential buyers from seeing your home as theirs. Their sense of smell is something to consider when staging your home. As … (7 comments)

edina: Put your money where your... - 02/24/08 10:08 AM

With all of the television design shows that redecorate on a budget, the question comes up, where should you really spend and where can you scrimp when it comes to furnishing and designing a home. In my opinion, it makes sense to splurge on the big pieces (couch, bed, dining table). Typically you … (0 comments)

edina: Rules are meant to be broken - 02/24/08 10:02 AM

My husband and I often discuss the arrangement of things. Yes, we have better things to talk about, but since I am constantly moving and changing things around, tweaking this and incorporating that, he has some very definite ideas about certain things. For instance, last night we were discussing a tall, … (1 comments)

edina: Moody Room - 02/24/08 10:00 AM

When staging a room or a house its important to think about the mood or desired effect of the room on ones mood. (What feeling does this room evoke?) Mood can be affected by so many things. Questions to ask yourself or your stager...what mood is my kitchen (or living room, … (0 comments)

edina: In the toilet - 02/24/08 09:54 AM

After I had spent years cleaning, bleaching, lime-away-rust-be-gone-ing, scouring, and soaking my yucky old toilet seat, my dear sister suggested that I splurge. "Go ahead and spend $10.00 on a brand spanking new toilet seat." What a revelation! The limitless choices in the Home Depot potty aisle were so inspiring (and so … (3 comments)

edina: Color me Neutral - 02/24/08 09:53 AM

One of the first steps in readying a home for show and sale is fresh paint...usually the suggestion is to use neutral tones. I agree with sticking with colors that are more of a backdrop than a statement, however, I am not a fan of white or pale off-whites. These very … (4 comments)

edina: Window Treatment - 02/24/08 09:52 AM

I love the word "treatment" for window coverings...like they are a prescription to make the window healthier, a cure, a fix. Window shades, blinds, curtains and draperies can indeed save a room from a less than ideal view, and they can mask the dirty window problem. My issue, however, with window … (3 comments)

edina: Four Presidential Candidates Visit Minnesota in Preparation for Super Tuesday - 02/04/08 06:42 PM

On Saturday, the Twin Cities played host to Barack Obama and Mitt Romney. On Sunday, Hillary Clinton paid the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area a visit. And today the candidate du jour was Ron Paul.
Obama appeared before a packed crowd at the Minneapolis Target Center. Clinton paid a visit to the Augsburg College … (4 comments)

edina: Trendy, Modern and You? - 02/01/08 09:17 PM

The trouble with looking at beautiful, glossy, design magazines is that it makes a person want new, updated, trendy everything. Isn't that the problem with shopping in general? It's not until you get out there in the stores, surrounded by all that product and marketing, that you realize you need new … (2 comments)

edina: window treatment - 02/01/08 09:16 PM

edina: The longest month - 01/29/08 07:18 AM

Is it just me, or has this January been extremely long? Each year, my patience for super cold and dark and gloomy diminishes. Every day in January counts as at least two in real time, bringing me to my point. The holiday lights and tree topped pots, wreaths and bows look … (8 comments)

edina: Baby it's cold out there - 01/28/08 08:43 PM

When its cold its sunny...let it shine in and keep the icy-frost at bay. This past weekend, despite the frigid temperatures, I truly enjoyed seeing the sun and blue sky. I opened blinds and sheers to bring as much of that brightness into my home as possible. In addition to lifting my … (2 comments)

edina: A picture is worth a thousand... - 01/28/08 08:41 PM

When staging a home for sale or for pleasure, it is important to remember to try to visualize your home through new eyes, the eyes of the buyer. A trick that helps me do this is to walk into your home or mine and take a snapshot, whether figurative or real. This allows me … (1 comments)

edina: Three greens and two rocks - 01/28/08 08:40 PM

I used to be one of those people who always had fresh flowers arranged in vases around my home. I would diligently go to the farmers' market weekly and pick out my two dozen roses for $7.00. I would go home and painstakingly pick thorns, leaves and vases. In later years, … (1 comments)

edina: Ten Minutes to Clean - 01/28/08 08:39 PM

Its easy to get overwhelmed by a big cleaning job. Sometimes it's the perfectionist in all of us that keeps us from doing anything at all. Try this: take ten minutes, some window cleaner and disinfecting wipes and have at your bathroom. Clean mirror, and faucets. Wipe down counter, tub and … (2 comments)

edina: Use what you have - 01/28/08 08:36 PM

I've always thought that the difference between a well staged home and one that has been touched by an interior designer is this: a well staged home takes what is already there and makes the best of it; whereas a designed home starts from scratch, purchasing everything new to make-over a room. In some ways, … (0 comments)

edina: Happy New Year - 01/21/08 09:12 AM

One of my favorite things to do when the holidays are over, is to re-stage my living areas that were decorated for the holidays. I find that the necessity of moving all the furniture to remove pine needles and pine cone debris is a good reason to really clean and renew … (0 comments)

edina: Limitations of a sectional couch - 01/21/08 09:07 AM

I have a sectional couch in my basement that I find to be very limiting. (Luckily, the couch is on its last legs...soon to be thrown to the curb.) Let me warn anyone out there...do not buy a sectional!!! In most cases, they only "fit" one way, leaving little room for … (2 comments)

edina: Home Staging Case Study #1, Part 1 - 12/21/07 02:45 PM

The following is an excerpt of a home staging case study done by Annie Pacieznik of Annie and Bob Pacieznik, REMAX Realtors & home stagers. To see the rest of the case study and more visit http://www.annieandbob.com/ .
HOME STAGING BY ANNIE PACIEZNIKCASE STUDY 1, part 1"First impressions & focal points"
First impressions are … (0 comments)

edina: Edina (North East) Market Report - 12/19/07 02:58 PM

Edina (North East) Market ReportWhere's North East Edina? It's all the homes in the Edina school district that are bound byFrance Ave on the westCrosstown on the southXerxes Ave on the east54th Street on the north(most all of these homes are south of the Minnehaha Creek... with a few streets worth … (0 comments)

edina: Coach Boom's Hennepin County Market Reports-Edina, November 2007 - 12/18/07 03:30 PM

The market wide slowdown has not missed Edina real estate. New listings were down for November, 79 this year versus 97 in 2006. Year to date figures show new listings at 1524 versus 1750 for 2006 year to date. Closed sales finished the month at 53 for the month versus 60 … (0 comments)

edina: Edina Real Estate Market Update - November 2007 - 12/17/07 07:36 PM

Thanksgiving day is now behind us and New Year's Day is Fast Approaching!
Our seasonal slowdown has reduced the number of Edina Listings from 457 in October to 417 in November.
ACTIVE PROPERTIES FOR SALE
There are 221 single family homes for sale (Down from 249 in October)
There are 196 Condos and Townhomes for sale (Down from 208 … (1 comments)

edina: Edina Real Estate Market Update November 2007 - 12/17/07 05:21 PM

Edina real estate market reportNovember 2007
Brought to you by Annie and Bob Pacieznik. Your Edina Neighborhood Real Estate Experts.
The following table is part of a free research tool ("The 100") that is provided by the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. Take a look at the numbers. How well does Edina compare to the … (1 comments)

edina: Trees for Toys is Saturday! - 11/30/07 06:33 PM

Just a quick reminder that our Trees for Toys program will be Saturday from 9Am - 3PM. Stop by, say hello, grab a cookie and some apple cider, and even get your picture taken with Santa! Santa will be there starting at 9AM, but he has to leave for the North … (0 comments)

edina: Edina folks at Butterball... - 11/18/07 02:31 PM

We had a great time last night at the 15th annual Butterball fundraiser for Open Arms of Minnesota! www.OpenArmsmn.org There were over 1500 people that attended and we were very close to reaching our goal of $100,000. Music for the night came courtesy of the Grammy Award wininng Soul Asylum (pictured … (0 comments)

edina: For a better Lewis Park... - 11/06/07 08:03 PM

My friend Natalia passed this along to me about plans to update the warming house in Edina at Lewis Park - That'ss the one just south of 70th an Cahill - Read below and check out the link...
Let's Transform the Lewis Park Warming House into a Community Meeting Place that provides … (0 comments)

edina: Luxury Properties Market Report: Top 10% of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Real Estate Market for the Past Six Months - 11/06/07 05:56 PM

The Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR) reports the top ten per cent bracket among closed home sales in the Twin Cities metro area for the last six months to be $450,000 and up. In other words, a closed sale in excess of $450,000 ranks among the top ten per cent of residential closed … (6 comments)

edina: Oaklawn - An Edina Neighborhood Responds - 10/27/07 05:22 PM

There's been an outpouring of concern - both positive and negative - about what is hapening with new construction in Edina. Over the past few years, there have been numerous tear down/rebuilds in the city.
Some which have fit in very well and other that have not... Clients of mine did one Morningside
Click … (3 comments)

edina: Edina Market Update - Sep 2007 - 10/27/07 05:06 PM

Really the only good data in Edina for September, was that the year to dayte average sale price edged up slightly from $501,046 in 2006 to $503,381 in 2007 wich is up 0.5%. A more detailed look at the numbers can be found here:
Edina Market Update for September 2007
Also, there were 59 … (0 comments)

edina: Edina Residents Voice their Concerns - 10/25/07 04:15 PM

Edina residents in Minnesota are fed up with the new construction and rehab projects being built in their their backyard. They are fed up with the city counsel, they feel that the city is no loner standing behind its promise to preserve the neighborhood. These videos best describe the stress and … (0 comments)

edina: New Construction Causing Trouble - 10/25/07 04:12 PM

edina: Selling houses in Edina... - 10/11/07 09:26 PM

Since I have been spending a lot of time here on active rain talking about coaching and helping agents, I also wanted you to know that I am still actively selling - primarilly in the city of Edina, Minnesota.
If you are interested in finding out specific details about home sale prices in … (4 comments)

edina: Townhome in Plymouth 3BR/3BA Instant Equity! Plymouth Townhouse For Sale - 09/14/07 01:09 PM

Buyers: Enjoy Luxury & Value! 3BR/3BA Townhome in PlymouthLocation: Beautiful & Quiet Sandpiper Ponds neighborhood.Choice end unit Townhome in Plymouth backs up to a gorgeous wildflower sanctuary. Buy now: Earn instant equity! Offered at a very low price for a spacious townhouse in this location and pristine condition. Features nearly 2500 … (0 comments)

edina: Incredible rehab in Edina, MN: Top to bottom quality...Simply AWESOME!!! - 08/03/07 01:42 PM

Looking for that old world charm, but need the all of the modern conveniences? Well look no further. This beautiful 5 bedroom home in Edina is simply one of the best looking remodels that will find in all of Edina and the Lake area for anywhere near the sellers asking price … (0 comments)

edina: Edina Aquatic Center is Open! - 06/20/07 07:44 PM

Just in case you didn't already know...
The Edina Aquatic Center is now open! For the 2007 season, the Edina Aquatic Center will open June 9, and close August 26. The Edina Aquatic Center will be closed the morning of Aug. 19 for the IronKids Triathlon, but will reopen at noon.
Ther are … (1 comments)

edina: Edina Market Update - May 2007 - 06/11/07 08:35 AM

I'm always the one that looks for the positive, so the good thing for May in Edina was that the average sale price was up 1.5% to $421,946 for the month of May vs 2006 and up 8.5% to $481,833 for all of 2007 vs 2006.
The details are from the Minneapolis Association … (0 comments)