real estate

Real Estate Legislative Update
2012 Minnesota Legislative Session
Christopher J. Dolan & Tim Billion, Summer Associate, September 2012

Minnesota Supreme Court Upholds Service of Mechanics’ Lien by Party
Joseph G. Springer, August 2012

I‑9 Audit Surges Continue: Federal Enforcement Continues to Target the Construction Industry
Loan T. Huynh, August 2012

Minnesota Lawmakers Do Away With Independent Contractor Exemption Certificates
Peter J. Diessner, August 2012

Minnesota Court of Appeals Rules That State Building Code Trumps Contrary City Regulations
Joseph G. Springer, August 2012

Real Estate Legislative Update
2011 Minnesota Legislative Session
Mary S. Ranum & Heidi M. Loch, Summer Associate, August 2011

Cities Are Back in the Variance Business: Legislature Removes Roadblock
to Variance Applications by Making Much-Needed Changes to Variance Statutes
Brian S. McCool, August 2011

Environmental-Review Reforms
Lindsey A. Hemly, August 2011

Proposed Minnesota Statutes Addressing Receiverships and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
Sarah M. Gibbs, November 16, 2010

Real Estate Legislative Update: 2010 Minnesota Legislative Session
Hiep Pham, Mary Ranum and Mark Vyvyan, August 2010

MCIOA Update
Larry J. Berg, August 2010

Home Valuation Code of Conduct
Eric S. Anderson, July 2010

Understanding Recent Changes to Minnesota’s Green Acres Program
Jeffrey J. Serum & Mary S. Ranum, July 2010

Subordination, Non-Disturbance and Attornment Agreements for Wind-Energy Projects - Recommendations for Wind-Energy Developers and Agricultural Lenders
Katie L. Cole, February 2010

Section 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges: Safeguarding Exchange Proceeds
Jeffrey R. Benson, February 2010

What You Need to Know: Strategies to Lower Your Property Taxes on Your Commercial Property in a Troubled Economy
Judy S. Engel, February 2010

Real Estate Legislative Update - 2009 Minnesota Legislative Session
Mary S. Ranum & Maya Zahn, Summer Associate, September 2009

Declare Your Energy Independence:
Integration of Small-Scale Renewable Energy Generation in Real Estate Projects
Jeffrey J. Serum & Katie L. Cole, August 7, 2009

Pickets at the Mall
Krista A.P. Hatcher, May 2009

Getting More Than You Bargained for in Foreclosing on Townhomes and Condos
Larry J. Berg & Mark W. Vyvyan, May 2009

A Healthcare Facility Lease Check-up
Katie L. Cole & Mary S. Ranum, April 2009

The Stimulus Package and Other Federal Efforts to Promote Economic Growth:
A Real Estate Perspective
Summary Authored by Daniel A. Piper, February 20, 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Becomes Law
Summary Authored by Karla L. Reyerson, February 17, 2009

What You Need to Know: Strategies to Lower Your Property Taxes on Your Hotel in a Troubled Economy
Judy S. Engel, January 2009

Starting January 1, 2009, Collect Exemption Certificates for Your Independent Contractors or Face Penalties
Joseph G. Springer, December 16, 2008

The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act: A Real Estate Perspective
Daniel A. Piper & Mary S. Ranum, October 2008

Preparing for a Real Estate Workout: What lenders and borrowers should know in today’s environment
John M. Koneck, September 2008
As it appeared in Minnesota Real Estate Journal

The 2008 Minnesota Legislative Session Brings Many Real Estate Law Changes
Brian D. Clark, Summer Associate, Mary S. Ranum & Brian S. McCool, August 2008

Minnesota Supreme Court Confirms that Municipalities Cannot Impose Obligations that Conflict with the State Building Code
Joseph G. Springer & Brian D. Clark, Summer Associate, August 2008

The Dilemma Surrounding International Real Estate: To Lend or Not to Lend?
Luis G. Reséndiz, April 2008
As it appeared in Real Estate Finance magazine

2007 Changes to AIA A201 General Conditions
Joseph G. Springer, January 2008

Cooperative Housing: A Primer
Sherrill R. Oman, January 2008

Real Estate Legislative Update - 2007 Minnesota Legislative Session
Mary S. Ranum, Esq. & Katie B. Ilten, Summer Associate, July 2007

2006 Real Estate Legislative Update
Mary S. Ranum, Esq. & Keri McWilliams, August 2006

Supreme Count Ruling Increases Costs and Complexity of Redevelopment
Christopher J. Dolan, August 2006

Supreme Court Mulls Important Sewer Case
Susan D. Steinwall, August 2006

Developments in Takings Law
Mark W. Vyvyan, Mary S. Ranum & Daniel A. Piper, August 2005

2005 Legislative Update
Mary S. Ranum & Daniel A. Piper, August 2005

"Limits of Urban Redevelopment? Kelo, Walser, and Condemnation in Minnesota"
Jeffrey W. Post & Melissa A. Baer, Bench & Bar, August 2005
As it appeared in the August 2005 Bench & Bar magazine

Minnesota's Equity-Stripping Statute
Brian S. McCool, June 2005

Case Note: Service of Mechanic's Lien Statements Are Effective Upon Mailing
Joseph G. Springer, June 2005

Impact of the New Bankruptcy Law on Commercial Landlords
Joseph G. Springer, June 2005

Minnesota Supreme Court and the Legislature Revise Homeowner Warranty Rights
Joseph G. Springer, November 2004

What To Do When a Tenant Stops Paying Rent
Mark W. Vyvyan, November 2004

Protecting Your Developments From Moratorium Statutes
Joseph G. Springer, November 2004

Security Interests in Contracts for Deed
Brian S. McCool & Mary S. Ranum, November 2004

2004 Real Estate Legislative Update
Katie L. Cole, Mary S. Ranum, Mark W. Vyvyan & Elizabeth C. Zamzow, July 2004

Fire! How to Keep a Bad Situation From Getting Worse
Richard D. Snyder, November 2003

Common Problems in Construction Projects and How to Avoid Them
Joseph G. Springer, November 2003

Developments Concerning Minnesota's Homestead Law May Have You Looking for New Neighbors
John M. Koneck & Brian S. McCool, November 2003

Challenge to Historic Preservation Designation Succeeds
Richard D. Snyder, May 2003

Leap Frog Sprawl: Metropolitan Council vs. City of Lake Elmo
David C. Sellergren, May 2003

USA Patriot Act Impacts Real Estate Transactions
Mary S. Ranum & Karen L. Grandstrand, May 2003

Recording Fees: Going Up
Bonnie O'Malley, May 2003

Minnesota Court of Appeals Provides Home Owners With Extended Warranty - For Free
Christopher J. Dolan, May 2003

Home Sellers Must Comply With New Disclosure Requirements
Mark W. Vyvyan, May 2003

Hennepin County Funds for Brownfields
Susan D. Steinwall, November 2002

New Legislation Increases Disclosure Requirements for Home Sellers
Mark W. Vyvyan, November 2002

Can Email Negotiations Create a Binding Deal?
Joseph G. Springer, Spring 2002

Congress Enacts Law to Revitalize Brownfields
Susan D. Steinwall, Spring 2002

Blueprint 2030: The Metropolitan Council´s Policy Guide to Growth for the Next 30 Years
David C. Sellergren, Spring 2002

Revised UCC Article 9 and Contracts for Deed
Mary S. Ranum, Fall 2001

Significant Law Changes in Minnesota Affecting Real Estate
Mary S. Ranum, July 2001

Revised Article 9 Hits Real Estate
Mary S. Ranum & Bonnie O'Malley, Spring 2001

Congress Acts to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
Sherrill R. Oman, Spring 2001

Variances: A Look at the Bright Side
David Sellergren, Winter 2001

Landlords and Tenants: Electric Deregulation is Coming
Mary S. Ranum, Spring 2000

Is a Design-Build Contract Right for You?
Joseph G. Springer, Spring 2000

1999 Legislature Amends Mortgage Tax Law
Eric S. Anderson, Fall 1999

NEGOTIATING A NEW LEASE: What's Really Important?
Mary S. Ranum, Fall 1999

Negotiating Non-Recourse Clauses
Eric S. Anderson, Winter 1996

Arbitration Clause in Residential Purchase Agreement - All Parties Must Sign
Mary S. Ranum, Spring 1995

BUYERS BEWARE: Tax Liens
Spring 1995

Proposed Rules Released for Disclosure of Lead-Based Paints in Residential Housing
Richard D. Snyder, Spring 1995