We checked out a property in Minneapolis the other day to determine if it met our criteria for an “excessive” trashout. An excessive, as we call them, is a place that is so full of garbage and pestilence that special … Continue reading
I only tried the snickerdoodles, but that was enough for me. I was hooked. Soft, oven-warm and perfectly balanced, those small wafers of sweet joy inspired me to buy a dozen for the office. The only problem was getting them … Continue reading
One hundred years ago, this home was erected in Minneapolis’s North Side. It’s still a solid, nicely distributed structure that sits on a block that has definitely seen better days. The area’s former glory and prosperous merchant class history is … Continue reading
I’ve been out in the field quite a bit lately, helping the crews get caught up. Last week I worked two jobs in two very disparate dwellings. The first one was a handsome three-level place just blocks off of Lake … Continue reading
Foreclosed properties hit communities hard. Families are displaced, buildings fall into disrepair, and once vibrant streets acquire a more sinister character. Moreover, each foreclosure costs banks, local governments and others over $52,000, according to Ed Nelson of the Minnesota Home … Continue reading
Here are a few pics from a home we toured the other day. Most properties we work with have seen better days, like this urban home. The merchant class once sought out addresses in this part of town, but after … Continue reading
Many people have asked me what we run into in our line of work. Every property is different. Sometimes we’ll find a well cared for home with only a few items that need removal. Other times, we find garbage houses, … Continue reading
