It usually starts with a walk-through. You notice worn flooring in the hallways, dated kitchens that no longer impress prospective tenants, and maintenance requests that seem to pile up faster every year. You know your apartment building has great bones, but you also...
It’s 7:30 a.m., and the building is already awake. A parent is heading to work, a night-shift nurse is just getting home, and someone on the third floor is walking their dog before the day starts. This is real life in a tenant-occupied apartment building—and it’s...
Picture this: You’re walking a prospective tenant through a commercial space that should be an easy lease. Great location, solid structure, plenty of potential. But outdated finishes, worn flooring, old lighting, and a layout that no longer meets today’s demands are...
On a chilly St. Paul morning, a long-time commercial property manager unlocked the doors to a building that had seen better days. Drafty windows, outdated offices, and aging exterior finishes. She wasn’t looking for a quick patch job; she needed a construction partner...
It usually starts with a walk-through. A property manager steps into a dated apartment unit, old flooring, worn cabinets, outdated lighting and thinks, “If we modernized this space, I could increase rent, attract better tenants, and fill vacancies faster.” But the...
Last fall, a long-time Anoka County homeowner stood on her front porch, staring at a window that had finally given up after decades of Minnesota winters. Cold drafts crept through the seams, her energy bills kept climbing, and the patio door hardly slid anymore. She...
When a property manager in St. Paul decided it was time to renovate her aging commercial building, she was nervous. Her last contractor ran weeks behind schedule and exceeded the budget by thousands. This time, she needed a team that understood deadlines, respected...
When a Minneapolis property manager decided to update her 1970s-era apartment complex, she didn’t expect the renovation process to be as stressful as it was exciting. Tight deadlines, strict budgets, and the pressure to keep tenants happy made it clear she couldn’t...
When it comes to apartment ownership in Minnesota, first impressions matter. The exterior of your building sets the tone for tenants, guests, and prospective renters. Updating or replacing your siding can dramatically enhance curb appeal, improve energy efficiency,...
When it comes to constructing or upgrading a manufacturing or industrial facility, precision and performance are everything. Commercial property managers and owners in Minnesota understand that every square foot of a production floor, warehouse, or distribution center...