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...
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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...
Manage a Minnesota real estate dispute
First-time Minnesota home buyers are often caught up in the excitement of making their real property dreams come true that they sometimes miss important details in their purchase agreements. All across Hennepin County contracts for new and existing homes carry with...
Three simple steps to reduce your home’s radon risk
Whether you are a Minnesota home buyer or a home seller, you likely have more than enough to worry about. Simply reading through all the legal documents that accompany a real estate purchase or sale can keep a person busy for days. With this in mind, it's unlikely...
You need solid contracts to keep construction projects going
When it comes to construction projects, the importance of planning can't be overstated. Whether you're a builder, supplier, designer, contractor, subcontractor or owner, the success of a project depends on the planning and the strength of the contracts between all...