You invested the time, money, and grit needed to build a successful construction business. You have the right insurance coverage, thoughtfully written contracts, and solid vendor relationships. Nothing stands in the way of your success, or so you thought. Unfortunately,
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Navigating the Legalization of Marijuana: Updating Drug and Alcohol Policies – Part Two
Last week, we posted a blog addressing how the recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Minnesota may affect employee drug-testing policies. We now direct our attention to employers with questions about their general drug and alcohol policies. Here are some
Navigating the Legalization of Marijuana: Update Your Drug and Alcohol Testing Policies – Part One
On August 1, 2023, recreational marijuana and cannabis products became legal in the state of Minnesota. Employers are now asking how this new law affects their employment policies and procedures. In the first of a two-part series of blog posts
Celebrating the Women Leading Commercial Real Estate: Megan Rogers’ Fireside Chat with Ra’eesa Motala
In this episode of The Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Podcast, Megan Rogers shares her experience sitting down with Ra’eesa Motala, Vice President of Rokos Advisors, at a special event honoring the women who are breaking down barriers in
Bisnow Twin Cities Outlook Recap with Megan Rogers
In this episode of The Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Podcast, Megan Rogers takes the opportunity to recap a panel discussion she moderated at Bisnow’s Twin Cities Market outlook recorded late last year. It was an engaging conversation with insight from a
Airport Concession Fees Are Not Rent in Property Taxation
In a groundbreaking ruling, the Minnesota Supreme Court affirmed a tax court decision requiring tax assessors to exclude the airport’s concession fees from rent-based valuations for property tax purposes. The case offers a flight plan to lower taxes at many
Building Affordable Housing: Interview with Johnny Opara, President and CEO of JO Cos
Megan Rogers recently had the opportunity to talk with developer Johnny Opara, President and CEO of JO Cos., a real estate development company in the Twin Cities that specializes in developing high-quality, affordable multifamily housing. Johnny took an unusual path
Bisnow’s Twin Cities Multifamily Market Overview with Bill Griffith
On February 1st, the Federal Reserve raised interest rates by another quarter-point. This first rate hike of 2023 follows seven interest rate hikes in 2022. With the rising interest rates in mind, Bill Griffith sat down with a panel
Listen to Bisnow’s Twin Cities State of the Market Recap With Jake Steen on The Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Podcast
In the second episode of the Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Podcast series, I had an opportunity to wrap up a recent Bisnow panel I moderated at Bisnow’s Twin Cities State of the Market event held in Minneapolis in late August. The panel covered the
Introducing The Larkin Hoffman Real Estate Podcast
Interested in hearing from real estate and construction industry leaders in the Minnesota market? Looking for insight and commentary on the state of local real estate projects and planning? Larkin Hoffman is pleased to announce a new Larkin Hoffman Real