Commercial Real Estate Advisors

Development Consulting & Brokerage Services for Owners and Entrepreneurs in Walkable Urban Neighborhoods in the Twin Cities

Successful projects don’t happen unless you embrace the idea of possibility.

Founded in 2015 by JoAnna Hicks and Kevin Kuppe, Element was created with the belief that the best solutions come from collaboration between people with diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills. We offer a unique approach to real estate that is based on people-centered problem-solving.

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We bring a different perspective.

By actively seek a mixture of development consulting, tenant advisory, landlord representation, and project management, it gives us a deeper understanding of the motivations of all parties. That balanced perspective helps us to craft satisfying solutions for our clients.

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We explore options and consider angles that typically go ignored.

We’re able to push beyond what might ordinarily be possible. Those boring and uninspiring projects suddenly become interesting and transformative and leave a real impact on both our clients and the community they serve.

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How We Deliver Results

VisionWorking with our client to come up with what the desired future state looks like... and then most importantly, charting a path of how to achieve it.

CreativityIntentionally doing something different and better... for our clients and the community.

DriveSimply tenacity... you're not going to find a firm that works harder, regardless of the project.

We focus on walkable, urban, neighborhoods.

We focus on delivering beautiful spaces in neighborhoods where you want to live, work and play. Our spaces available to purchase or lease include office, retail, restaurant, flex, and industrial at a variety of price points.

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We help create lasting impact in our communities.

We bring deep commercial real estate expertise and relentless execution to every project – revitalizing neighborhoods, supporting local businesses, and delivering long-term value for our clients.

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$180M

Total Value of Development Projects Completed

21 Third Street North

830,000

Current SF Represented

Vandalia Tower

526,800

Total SF of Development Projects Completed

Pillsbury Creative Commons

Properties Sold & Purchased

The Consortium Building

“Their knowledge of the entire process was so deep and expansive, that when they provided guidance or recommendations it was always spot on, and they anticipated potential issues, which gave me a tremendous amount of confidence. I couldn’t be happier with the end result.”

Jennifer Kemp

Founding Partner, Cimarron Winter