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Get to Know Forte: Six Questions with Joe Jetland
NEWS POSTGet to Know Forte: Six Questions with Joe Jetland Meet the people behind Forte! We asked fun and insightful questions to commercial real estate expert Joe Jetland. It’s a quick way to get to know the Forte team—passionate, experienced...

Lease Clauses That May Affect a Business Sale
NEWS POSTLease Clauses That May Affect a Business Sale Protect your future: What to know in your commercial lease agreementBy: Joe Jetland, Senior Associate - AdvisoryWhen making real estate decisions, it has always been important to consider your long-term strategy...

Forte Real Estate Partners’ Appointed Property Manager of Lexington Commerce Center
NEWS POSTForte Real Estate Partners’ Appointed Property Manager of Lexington Commerce CenterMinneapolis (July 11, 2025) – Forte Real Estate Partners is pleased to announce its newest property management assignment at Lexington Commerce Center, a premier Class A...

Founders Properties to move to 6,500 sq. ft. in Eden Prairie
NEWS POSTFounders Properties to move to 6,500 sq. ft. in Eden PrairieMinneapolis (June 23, 2025) – Founders Properties, a privately held real estate investment management firm, has decided to move out of its long-time Minnetonka home to 6,500...

Forte Real Estate Partners Recognized as one of MSP Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
Forte Real Estate Partners has been recognized for the third year in a row as one of Minneapolis/St. Paul’s Business Journal’s Best Places to Work.

Arbor Lakes Medical Office and Grove Medical Traded in May
NEWS POSTArbor Lakes Medical Office and Grove Medical Traded in MayForte’s Steve Brown acts as CBRE’s local market expert in salesMinneapolis (June 9, 2025) – Steve Brown, principal – Forte, joined CBRE’s U.S. Healthcare Capital Markets...

Guardian Resources moves to 8,000 sq. ft. at Crescent Ridge II
NEWS POSTGuardian Resources moves to 8,000 sq. ft. at Crescent Ridge IIGuardian Resources, a retirement planning and financial advisory firm, moved this week to 8,000 sq. ft. in Crescent Ridge II, a Golden Valley Class-A office property owned by Piedmont Realty. The...

Forte Principal Steve Brown selected as Broker of the Year by Minnesota Real Estate Journal
NEWS POSTForte Principal Steve Brown selected as Broker of the Year by Minnesota Real Estate JournalAt the annual Minnesota Real Estate Journal awards on May 1, Steve Brown, one of Forte’s three principals, was selected as the 2025 Broker of the Year for his stellar...

Considering a DIY Commercial Build or Renovation? Two Cautionary Tales
NEWS POSTConsidering a DIY Commercial Build or Renovation? Two Cautionary TalesBy: John Young, CCIM, Vice President-Advisory & Wally Tufvander, Vice President-Project ManagementIn our work with business owners from all types of industries, we often hear the desire to...

Managing risk in commercial real estate amid tariff changes
The current tariff landscape is fluid. To navigate these rising expenses, businesses must proactively manage real estate risk.