Guides on Twin Cities real estate — zoning, permits, parcel data, and development strategy.
An underbuilt lot is a property where the current use falls well short of what zoning allows. Minneapolis has thousands of them. Here's how to find them before they show up on the MLS.
Unpermitted work is one of the most common — and most expensive — surprises in a home purchase. Here's how to look up a property's permit history before you close.
Minneapolis overhauled its zoning code in 2040. Here's what each Urban Neighborhood zone actually means for what you can build — and how to use it when evaluating a property.
Every property in Hennepin County has a parcel record packed with data most people never look at. Here's how to read one and what each field actually means.