2026 CRE Outlook: Trends and tips for developers
As we settle into 2026, the commercial real estate landscape continues to evolve, and many developers I talk to are asking the same questions: Where…
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Minnesota’s Enclave debuts $200 million investment fund
St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based Enclave launched a $200 million investment fund designed to expand access to alternative real estate investments while offering significant tax advantages…
5 top tips for affordable housing developers
Developing and preserving affordable housing is critical to addressing the nationwide housing crisis. And despite common misconceptions, affordability doesn’t have to come at the expense…
Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame: Colliers’ Bill Ritter
Bill Ritter, often referred to as the Godfather of Minneapolis industrial real estate, is known for his client-focused, humble approach to business. Not only has…
JLL Capital Markets secures $42.9 million bridge loan refinancing for 170-unit apartment community in St. Louis Park
JLL Capital Markets secured a $42.908 million bridge loan refinancing to take out the construction loan for Risor SLP, a 170-unit, 55+ apartment community completed in…
Bridgewater Bank’s Nick Place: The financing requests are coming at a faster clip in 2025
As chief banking officer with St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based Bridgewater Bank, Nick Place has seen the slowdown in commercial financing requests that has resulted from…
Renters still embracing multifamily living in the Twin Cities … and across the country
Demand from renters is still far outpacing the supply of multifamily units in the Twin Cities and its suburbs, according to brokers working in this…
Want to attract office tenants today? Your building needs a strong property management team
A strong property management team has always been essential to office building owners hoping to attract and retain tenants: It’s a key benefit that helps…
St. Louis Park’s Monarch CRE bolsters its staff
St. Louis Park, Minnesota-based Monarch CRE added commercial real estate veteran Justin Baratz to its roster last week. Baratz was at Cushman & Wakefield for…
JLL Capital Markets closes $53.4 million sale of 164-unit multifamily community in St. Louis Park
JLL Capital Markets has closed the $53.4 million sale of and the $25.5 million financing for Elan West End, a 164-unit, newly built multihousing community…