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• Steve Brown Honored with 2025 Spirit of Service Award
• Joe Jetland Selected as a Rising Young Professional Honoree
• Completed Projects
• Featured Properties
• Forte Team Supports Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity

Navigating Real Estate in an Uncertain Economy

Economic uncertainty isn’t new. When the 2008 financial crisis hit, companies spent years rethinking real estate strategies. When COVID emerged in 2020, those lessons shaped how quickly tenants and landlords adapted.


At Forte Real Estate Partners, we’ve navigated both cycles. In our latest Q&A, we share insights that matter now—especially as uncertainty returns.


Key themes? Flexibility, landlord solvency, and building the right team early. If you’re planning a renewal, expansion, or portfolio strategy, these takeaways can help you prepare for what’s next.

Property Type: Industrial

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Project Scope: Site relocation

Forte Contacts: John Young, CCIM-VP (Advisory)

Property Type: Office

Location: Bloomington, MN 
Project Scope: Site relocation

Forte Contact: Katie Trevena-SVP (Advisory) & Jim Jetland-Principal

-NEW INDUSTRIAL LISTING-

Bulk Warehouse Facility with Shipping & Receiving Office


• Up to 112,000 SF available For Lease including 1,500 SF office
• Divisible to 61,000 SF
• Access to I-694/94 and Hwy 169
• Racking available
• Significant loading with 17 existing docks and ability to add drive-in doors
• ESFR sprinkler system
• 23' clear height

8,251 SF Office-Warehouse Space Available in Eagan


• High image facility with ability to accommodate office, tech, showroom, light manufacturing, or warehouse users
• Central location in a large, well-established business park-Eagandale Business Park
• Within minutes of the MSP International Airport
• Loading available
• Locally owned and managed by The Meritex Company
• Many nearby amenities

-OFFICE BUILDING FOR SALE-
13,574 SF Well-Maintained Office Building in Edina


• Excellent opportunity for an owner/user or investor
• Part of a 14-building office complex connected by scenic walking paths and green spaces
• Property features ample parking, monument signage, a new elevator, ADA restrooms, remodeled common areas and a new rooftop HVAC system
• Many nearby amenities
• Long term tenant income in place
• Property is 95% leased with opportunity for owner occupant up to 6K SF

We had an incredible day volunteering with Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity, where we installed drywall and base trim, caulked and sealed garages, and painted and repaired doors to help build safe, affordable homes for local families. 🛠️


It was a rewarding experience that reminded us of the power of teamwork — both on and off the job site. We’re grateful for the opportunity to give back and support the communities where we live and work.