In the past, it was more common for a single entity to undertake the entirety of a large construction project. From providing the needed materials to supplying adequate labor, a single Minnesota corporation may have done all of the planning and work needed to complete...
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You have rights when real estate fraud affects your interests
Just recently this Minnesota real estate law blog examined an unfortunate way that criminal activity can creep into the real property world -- real estate fraud. Prospective renters and home buyers can find themselves the victims when dishonest parties offer for rent...
What are examples of real estate fraud?
At its very basic level, an act of fraud occurs when one person intentionally misleads another person in order to get money or another desired resource out of the deceitful interaction. Minnesotans are subject to attempted frauds in many realms of life; whether they...
Common problems that arise in construction contracts
Many Minneapolis residents and businesses engage the services of construction professionals when they want to move, expand or change the structures in which they operate. Construction professionals bring with them experience and knowledge on the best practices for...
What can go wrong with an FSBO transaction?
A for sale by owner transaction, is a real estate sale that generally does not use real estate agents or attorneys on the seller's side to effectuate a real property transaction. Many Minnesota residents try to undertake such transactions every year and some have...
Can foreclosure happen to commercial real estate?
It is often the case that when a Minneapolis business or resident seeks to buy real estate it has to do so with some level of financing. Financing can come in the form of a mortgage or other lending device that extends credit to the buyer and for which that buyer...
What is construction and to whom does it apply?
Whenever a party contracts to build a new building or perform major remodels on an existing structure, construction law may be involved. Minnesota residents who work in the construction field or who have worked with construction professionals to build their homes and...
Country club in the middle of a real estate dispute
Unfortunately, family members don't always agree on certain things, especially when money is involved. This is currently the case for a family who owns a Minnesota country club. The family members -- all shareholders -- are disputing the sale of the country club...
Developer proposes combined residential-commercial property
Minneapolis and Saint Paul each have the feel of big cities that preserve their small town charm. Distinctive neighborhoods attract people of varying interests as the cities' financial districts keep the area relevant in the business world. Recently a historic part of...
What are zoning laws and why is my property use restricted?
As individuals travel through Hennepin County they may notice a pattern to how the area is laid out. Houses cluster together in residential housing developments and businesses flank each other in commercial districts. Like buildings seem to be close together and this...