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Protecting yourself from property scams

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Keeping you and your money safe is our top priority, and we have stringent safeguarding measures in place to help protect all our customers. But there are also steps you need to take to protect yourself from fraud....more

Goulston & Storrs PC

What Happens in Vegas… A First Timer’s Perspective on ICSC Las Vegas 2025

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What happens in Vegas definitely shouldn’t stay in Vegas—especially when it comes to sharing the dealmaking, relationship-building, and industry insights I observed during my first experience at ICSC Las Vegas in May....more

Warner Norcross + Judd

Diversification and Tax Savings with a 1031 UPREIT

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A 1031 UPREIT (Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust) transaction allows real estate investors to exchange property on a tax-deferred basis under IRS Section 1031 while gaining diversification and liquidity by...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Leasehold Title Insurance: Is It Worth the Investment?

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When it comes to real estate, almost every purchaser acquires an owner's title insurance policy. But what about tenants? Not every tenant opts for a leasehold title insurance policy, and deciding whether to pursue one...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Frequently Asked Questions about UPREITs and OP Unit Transactions

A common structure for equity REITs, the UPREIT model allows a REIT to hold and operate its assets through a single operating partnership. This structure provides tax advantages and liquidity opportunities for property...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Scotland (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SCOTTISH LAW - 1. Introduction - This guide applies to real estate in Scotland only. 2. Tenure - Real estate, both commercial and residential in Scotland may be...more

Carey Olsen

Buying property in the Cayman Islands

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Buying property in the Cayman Islands has many benefits. With limited restrictions on foreign ownership of property, no local income, capital gains, or annual property taxes, year-round sunshine and beautiful crystal-clear...more

Conn Kavanaugh

Affordable Homes Act Significantly Increases Homestead Exemption

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On August 6, 2024, Governor Maura Healy signed the Affordable Homes Act (the Act”), legislation whose purpose is to address rising housing costs within the Commonwealth by implementing public investment, changes to zoning...more

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Five of the Most Common Construction Disputes that Require Construction Lawyers

Construction projects are often complex endeavors involving multiple parties, intricate contracts, and significant investments. Despite meticulous planning, disputes can arise, posing challenges that require legal expertise...more

Lippes Mathias LLP

Understanding the Role of an Estate Representative and Choosing the Right Individual for your Estate Plan

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Once you have taken the essential step in formulating your estate plan, you must name an executor of your Will. Whom should you designate for this significant role, and what is expected of them?...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

LL97: Countdown to Compliance

The first compliance period for building owners under Local Law 97 (LL97), New York City’s (NYC) landmark climate change legislation, began this year on Jan. 1. Subject to limited exceptions, property owners are required to...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Title Insurance or Not, Don’t Dismiss the Value of Title Search

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For those of you who question whether an owner’s policy of title insurance is a waste of money, please remember that examining title is still an essential component of due diligence investigations. Real estate investments are...more

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Fractional Ownership: Education is Key to Enjoying its Value

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Fractionalized ownership is a method of owning and investing in real estate for those without deep pockets or the financial support of an institutional lender. Although it is an ownership structure that has been around for a...more

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