Frozen Minneapolis Foreclosures

The weather has really been rough here in Minnesota lately. If it is not snowing, the temp is below zero! It makes it rough on showing houses. The cold weather also takes its toll on foreclosed vacant houses, especially ones that were not winterized.

Here is one frantic message I just received from another agent on our team:

I need a referral to someone who will go to Saint Michael to unthaw and clean up freeze damage. I need it done ASAP.

The unfortunate situation is that the last Realtor to show this vacant listing, left both the front door and door to the garage open. This was an upper end home that my clients had vacated. The heat was on, but set to 40 degrees. Of course, with both doors open and sub-zero temps the pipes froze. What a mess!

In the last week, I have seen some very interesting sites. I thought I would share a couple with you.


Yup, you guessed it! A waterbed!	Oh and yes, it is frozen!!



How about a frozen water heater?	Exploded like a frozen pop can!

Stay warm!

3 comments

#1MN PropertiesDecember 22, 2008, 8:45 pm

Unbelievable! Now that would be one cold nights sleep.

#2minnesota real estateDecember 22, 2008, 10:31 pm

i’ve always wanted a frozen waterbed!

#3John GallDecember 26, 2008, 8:56 pm

Hopefully the waterbed material is as good as pex or else you have to carry it out there in a solid block to keep it from leaking from the cracks.

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