Buying or selling a home is the most significant financial transaction that many individuals undertake in their lifetime. While this can be an exciting time, without the proper legal guidance, the process can be frustrating, overwhelming and more expensive than necessary. Even if there are no obvious disagreements between the Buyer and Seller, it is advisable for each party to enter into real estate transactions with one’s own attorney who can help steer them away from common pitfalls and facilitate a smooth transfer of property.
We represent buyers and sellers in various real estate matters ranging from drafting a purchase and sale contract to obtaining the final title insurance policy.
We offer our clients broad-based legal real estate advice and representation in the following transactions:
- Real estate sales transactions
- Closings
- Construction contracts
- Leases
- Mortgage-based financing transactions
In addition to real estate transactions, we assist with the following residential and commercial real estate issues:
- Breach of contract
- Buyer-seller disputes
- Landlord-tenant disputes
Commercial Real Estate
The commercial real estate market is far more complex than the residential market and is subject to a wide range of federal, state and local laws and regulations. The purchase and sale of office buildings, apartment buildings, shopping centers and other commercial properties also depends on a number of factors including zoning, title clearance and financing.
Our attorneys have expertise is all aspects of commercial real estate including:
- Purchase and sale of real property
- Construction (new construction and renovation projects)
- Financing
- Drafting and negotiation of leases
- Mortgage issues
We also advise clients on a variety of financing arrangements such as construction loans, mortgage loans, bond financing, sale-leasebacks and other complicated financings. We also have extensive experience negotiating and preparing commercial leases for shopping plazas and office buildings on behalf of both landlords and tenants.
If you are considering buying, selling, leasing, or investing in commercial real estate property, consult our firm to ensure that your transaction is properly structured and your interests are protected.