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What You Don't Know in Your Contract Can Cost You What You Don't Know in Your Contract Can Cost You Signing a contract often feels routine. Whether it is for real estate, business, or services, many people assume the key terms are obvious. However, what you don’t know...

How Property Classification Affects Your Minnesota Property Taxes How Property Classification Affects Your Minnesota Property Taxes Property taxes are one of the largest ongoing expenses for Minnesota property owners, yet they are often misunderstood. Many people...

The Tax Consequences of Gifting Real Estate in Minnesota The Tax Consequences of Gifting Real Estate in Minnesota Gifting real estate to a family member can feel like a generous and practical decision. Many Minnesota homeowners consider transferring a home, cabin, or...

Watch Out for Property Record Scams After Buying or Owning Real Estate Watch Out for Property Record Scams After Buying or Owning Real Estate Property records are an essential part of real estate ownership. They allow buyers, sellers, lenders, and professionals to...

Why Written Leases Matter Why Written Leases Matter for Recreational Use of Your Property Many landowners think of leases only in the context of renting a house or leasing farmland for an entire growing season. However, written leases are just as important for limited...

What Is an Easement and Why Does It Matter in Real Estate? What Is an Easement and Why Does It Matter in Real Estate? Easements are a common but often misunderstood part of real estate ownership. Many property owners do not realize they have an easement affecting...

How To Keep Real Estate In The Family How To Keep Real Estate In The Family When families own real estate or valuable assets together, questions often arise about how future sales should be handled. Two legal tools that frequently come up in estate planning and family...

Why You Should Always Have a Real Estate Attorney at Closing Always Have a Real Estate Attorney at Closing When people think about bringing an attorney to a real estate closing, they usually assume it’s only necessary if a problem arises—maybe an unexpected dispute, a...

The Top Red Flags to Watch for in a Real Estate Purchase Agreement The Top Red Flags to Watch for in a Real Estate Purchase Agreement If you’re buying or selling a home, your real estate purchase agreement is one of the most important documents you will ever sign. It...