Quarterly Note Fall/Winter 2026
You Know It When You Feel It
There is certainly no shortage of things to talk about as we head toward the end of 2026. Interest rates, the economy, and an election season have given all of us plenty to think about. But lately, we’ve found ourselves thinking about something considerably less complicated—and much harder to measure.
Recently, while walking the grounds of a new listing within walking distance of downtown Wayzata, something became beautifully apparent to us. It was not a conclusion we arrived at by adding up features or comparing specifications.
Standing beneath trees that took generations to grow, moving through gardens and across the quiet expanse of the property, we were reminded that some things are understood before they are articulated.
Perhaps that is what makes certain places so compelling. Not that they offer more, but that they reveal something difficult to replicate: You do not need to be persuaded of it. You simply know when you encounter it.
And perhaps the most enduring luxury has always been just that—not having more of what everyone else has, but experiencing something that speaks for itself. That is also what makes the luxury market worth watching: The most exceptional homes are not simply responding to the market around them. They are defining a rarer measure of value—one rooted in place, permanence, and the feeling that a property could belong nowhere else.
That is a strength we understand intuitively, and we have been fortunate to work with clients who recognize it just as naturally.
Featured Listings
234 Edgewood Ave South, Wayzata, MN 55391
$3,800,000
There are properties that belong to a place, and others that seem to hold a piece of its history. 234 Edgewood Avenue South is one of those rare Wayzata properties. Set on 3.4 acres, the home has the quiet, gracious character of an earlier lake-town era—with a glimpse of Lake Minnetonka just beyond the terrace, mature trees, established gardens, a winding approach and a beautiful private tennis court tucked naturally into the landscape.
The 5 bedroom/4 bathroom residence carries a Classic Colonial inspired architecture that feels less designed than settled into its surroundings, as though it has always been here. And yet the heart of Wayzata, the lake, restaurants and shops are only a walk away. Two adjoining approximately 1 acre parcels create an even more extraordinary opportunity: a remarkable amount of land in a location where land of this scale simply no longer exists. The residence and its 3.4 acre setting are offered at $3.8 million, with the adjoining parcels available separately. This isn’t simply a beautiful Wayzata home. It is a remnant of the Wayzata that once was—and an increasingly rare chance to preserve a little of it.
1492 Homestead Trail, Medina, MN 55356
$3,750,000
Set atop a commanding 5+ acre homesite and perched nearly 30 feet above the surrounding landscape. This Charles Stinson Design/Streeter-built Prairie signature estate is a study in architecture, light, and place. Expansive walls of glass capture unobstructed, permanent western views across the natural beauty of Baker Park, filling the home with ever-changing light and spectacular sunsets. Richly detailed throughout, the residence showcases an extraordinary palette of natural materials, including heart pine, Douglas fir, maple, and knotty pine tongue-and-groove ceilings, complemented by substantial Douglas fir beams that lend warmth, character, and timeless authenticity.
Designed to capture both everyday living and grand-scale entertaining, more than 8,000 square feet of thoughtfully crafted living space offers five bedrooms, seven baths, a luxurious main-level primary suite, and a custom-built guest house. Every detail reflects a commitment to enduring craftsmanship, architectural integrity, and exceptional comfort. An extraordinary estate where privacy, beauty, and timeless design exist in perfect balance.
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781 Ferndale Road North, Orono, MN 55391
$3,499,000
Tucked away on two breathtaking acres just minutes from Wayzata, this extraordinary one-owner Erotas estate blends timeless craftsmanship with serene privacy. Over 10,000 square feet unfold beneath soaring, beam-lined ceilings crafted from reclaimed Lake Superior timber, where sunlit spaces open to peaceful views in every direction. Designed for both grand entertaining and intimate retreat, the home offers a resort-style pool and pool house, indoor sport court, elevator, and exquisite main-level primary suite—creating a rare sanctuary of beauty, scale, and enduring quality.
What If The Power Grid Was Everywhere
For more than a century, electricity has traveled largely in one direction—from power plants, through transmission lines, and eventually into our homes.
But what if that relationship worked both ways?
A young company called Base Power is introducing a remarkably simple idea. Install large batteries in individual homes, store electricity when it's plentiful and inexpensive, and return it to the grid when demand is high.
Suddenly, homes are no longer simply consumers of electricity. They become part of a vast network of energy storage, helping support the grid while providing backup power during outages.
And investors are paying attention. Founded in 2023, Base Power has already attracted billions in funding, including another $1 billion in August 2026, bringing its reported valuation to $13 billion.
Imagine millions of homes, each playing a small part in strengthening the electrical network we all depend upon.
The future of electricity may not be about building one bigger grid. It may be about giving millions of homes a role in making it stronger.
When AI Works For US!
We spent a few hours one afternoon creating a 30-second animated video on the History of Padel. We prompted, edited, and argued with 3 separate AI platforms and finally landed on the final version below.
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