Real Estate

Flaherty & Hood uses our experience and expertise in environmental, land use and development matters to provide real estate services to local governments throughout Minnesota.

Our Real Estate Services

Real Estate Transactions

  • Residential and commercial purchase agreements and addenda
  • Purchase Options and Rights of First Refusal
  • Donations of land
  • Deeds and related conveyancing instruments
  • Affidavits
  • Bills of sale and personal property transfer

Easements, Facility Use Agreements and Leases

  • Easements for utilities (electric, sewer, water, stormwater), roadway, sidewalks, trails, and other purposes
  • Conservation easements
  • Facility use agreements
  • Commercial and residential leases

Specialty Services

  • Eminent domain (condemnation)
  • Special assessment process and appeals
  • Regulatory compliance and legal advice
  • Long range strategy development and planning

Notable Clients

  • City of Breckenridge and Breckenridge Port Authority

  • City of Goodview

  • City of Luverne

  • City of Northfield

  • City of Park Rapids

  • City of Pine City

  • City of St. Charles

  • City of St. Joseph

  • City of Waseca

  • City of Willmar

  • City of Winona

  • Northfield Economic Development Authority

  • Northfield Housing and Redevelopment Authority

  • Park Rapids Economic Development Authority

  • Winona Port Authority

Real Estate Lead Attorneys

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Robert T. Scott

Shareholder Attorney

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Christopher M. Hood

Shareholder Attorney

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Mike E. Flaherty

Shareholder Attorney

Real Estate Team Members

David A. Assaf

Associate Attorney