Guides on Twin Cities real estate — zoning, permits, parcel data, and development strategy.
Saint Paul uses a different zoning system than Minneapolis, and it recently got a major overhaul to allow more housing density. Here's what the current codes actually mean for what you can build.
Minnesota has some of the most accessible public property records in the country. Before you make an offer, here's exactly what to check — and where to find it for free.
Minnesota assessors set assessed values every year, and they're often wrong — sometimes by tens of thousands of dollars. Here's how the appeal process works in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, and what evidence actually moves the needle.
Minneapolis now allows an ADU on nearly every residential lot in the city. Here's what the rules actually say, what your lot needs to qualify, and how to check before you start planning.
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.