Newly Amended Dual Agency Disclosure Law: Much Ado About Nothing
We all know the old adage favored by real estate brokers… “location, location, location.” While more frequently used in the context of residential real estate, it is equally applicable in the commercial real estate market...more
California law has long treated commercial and residential tenancies differently. Consumer protection-focused regulations enacted to protect residential tenants were legally considered inapplicable to business tenants which...more
We recommend people engage an attorney to advise on the purchase and sale of commercial real estate. Many deals are completed without such counsel, though. Instead, they may involve a real estate broker who uses an Oregon...more
Does a seller of commercial real estate really need an attorney? I get asked this question often, and the resounding answer is "yes!" Often, sellers of commercial real estate assume they can rely on the buyer's attorney or...more
"We're ready, willing and able to close. Are you?" These are familiar words to those who buy and sell real estate. They embody the notion that, on the time appointed for the closing of the transaction, a party is ready to...more
In our latest roundup, seller impersonation fraud becomes an issue in the United States, major retailers are closing over 3,000 stores nationwide, the Tampa Rays are set to construct a new $1.3 billion stadium, and more!...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER FLORIDIAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Purchase and Sale Agreement sets forth the complete terms of the purchase and sale including, among other things, price,...more
Illinois law allows real estate brokers to record liens on commercial properties for commissions that they claim they are owed. When such liens are recorded, questions abound as to their validity and priority. Broker’s...more
Real estate brokerage is a business. No point in finding a willing buyer for your client’s property unless you get paid for your efforts, right? A lien can be a powerful tool to make sure this happens, but not without risk....more
As of January 1, 2015, the duty of a real estate agent to disclose in writing his or her representation of a buyer, seller, tenant and/or landlord, including any dual agency relationship, in residential real property...more