Open House Today(!), 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.??

Where: 1340 Fairlawn, in Golden Valley's South Tyrol Hills neighborhood
What: 4 BR/3 Bath '50's split-level with almost 3,600 FSF; built like a tank and very quiet! Set on a pretty, .33 acre lot.
How (much): $387,500
Who: listed by Ross Kaplan; broker is is Edina Realty
When: 2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 2

What gives with the odd time?

That's when the Minneapolis Jewish Day School -- just down the street from Fairlawn -- lets out.

Not coincidentally, that's when about 300 cars go past on Cedar Lake Rd, just to the south.

This well-maintained home is a great candidate for families who send their kids to the school, and want a shorter commute.

Or anyone who wants a great deal on a well-built, family-sized home in a terrific, close-in neighborhood (about 8 minutes to Downtown Minneapolis; less to the Lakes).

P.S.: And no, holding an open between 7:45 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. (the school's drop-off window) didn't seem very appealing.

Open House Trends -- Summer Installment

Thursday Night Open House!

Where: 6085 Rowland (unit #301) in high-demand Brenwood; Minnetonka

What: Impeccable 2 BR, 2 Bath Condo with great nature views from 3-Season porch

When: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. tonight! (Th, July 8).

How much: $160k

What do listing agents do when the buying public heads to the beach (or cabin) on Summer weekends?

Switch open houses to weekday evenings, after-work.

I'll be at 6085 Rowland in Minnetonka tonight between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Hope to see you there!