When the government informs you that it needs to take your property for public use under eminent domain, you might feel a mixture of disbelief, confusion and concern. You have heard various things about the process, but how many of those are actually true? Minnesota's...
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Real Estate Law
How does eminent domain work in Minnesota?
Eminent domain is a legal process that allows government entities to acquire private property for public use, provided they provide fair compensation to the property owner. This practice is important to community development and infrastructure improvement, but may not...
What to look for in your real estate purchase contract
Contracts play an important role in defining expectations and parameters of real estate transactions. A purchase contract governs any real estate property sale and helps both parties understand their roles, rights and responsibilities. Your real estate purchase...
What should you know before buying a house with a party wall?
The St. Cloud, Albany and surrounding area housing market remains both hot and expensive. In fact, according to Redfin, the average cost of a home has increased by roughly 12.6% in the last year alone. If you want to buy a house, you can plan to fork over $224,000 or...
Commercial real estate trends in Minnesota
High demand for online purchases and fast deliveries has created opportunities for industrial property owners. As reported by the Star Tribune, a surge in warehouse space buyers across Minnesota broke sales records during the second quarter of 2021. Industrial...
How contingencies and disclosures work when buying a home
When you look to buy a home in Minnesota, you may need to rely on certain contingencies or conditions or actions that must come to fruition before the sale processes, along the way. The home seller or real estate agent may also have to disclose certain information...