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Should I Ever Waive an Appraisal Contingency?

The purchase contract for a home generally includes certain contingencies that must be satisfied for the transaction to be finalized. These contingencies are intended to protect the buyer. If a contingency has not been met, then the buyer can typically…

Understanding the “Gross-Up” Provision in a Commercial Real Estate Lease

Commercial Lease Gross-Up Occupancy

Many commercial leases contain a “gross-up” provision to amplify the property’s operating expenses to the amount of operating expenses that would be incurred if the building was fully occupied. This provision has the effect of shifting expenses to the tenant…

When to Consider a Quiet Title Action

Adverse Claims Clouds On Title Quiet Title

Quiet title is a tool that can be used in several situations to establish an individual’s right to ownership of real property. An individual can initiate a quiet title action to assert his claim to ownership against one or more…

Have You Been the Victim of a Wrongful Foreclosure?

Foreclosure Judicial Sale Right to Redeem Robo-Signing

The foreclosure of a home must be handled in accordance with clearly defined rules and procedures, but sometimes the process is not executed properly. The foreclosing lender may act negligently or intentionally in a way that constitutes wrongful foreclosure and…

Understanding the Basics of Commercial Construction Loans

Commercial Construction Loan Pro Forma Underwriting

The commercial financing process can be complex for first time borrowers. Commercial mortgages usually have stringent underwriting procedures. Understanding how lenders process and analyze commercial developments and loans can help make this aspect of the transaction easier to navigate. Submitting a Loan…

Title Insurance and Foreclosures: What You Need to Know

Foreclosure Title Insurance

Issuing title insurance in most transactions is a fairly standard process. The title company looks at the title history of the property to determine if there are any claims of ownership that could cloud title to the property. If a…

What Kind of Title Insurance Do I Need

Title Insurance Title Search

When you purchase a home, one of your ancillary expenses will be a title search and title insurance. Title insurance is the best protection against unforeseen legal problems in the future that can impact your ownership of property. The title…

The Pros and Cons of a Lease Purchase Agreement

Lease Purchase Agreement Mortgage

If you are looking to buy a home and your credit score is poor or you don’t have adequate funds for a down payment, your financing options may be limited. Obtaining a mortgage through traditional means can be difficult or…

Paying for Repairs After a Home Inspection: Who is Responsible?

Contingency Inspection Real Estate Law Repair

You’ve made it through the first stage of your home purchase- your offer was accepted and it is just a matter of time before you are a homeowner. But before you consider it a done deal, an inspection generally takes…

Landowner Receives “Just Compensation” in Sabal Trail Pipeline Case

Eminent Domain Just Compensation

A Georgia landowner was victorious in his fight for just compensation in another eminent domain case in the state. This time the issue was not whether the pipeline company could seize the property through eminent domain, but what amount the…

Recovering Unpaid Commissions in a Commercial Real Estate Transaction

Commercial Real Estate Procuring Cause Verbal Agreements

Commercial real estate transactions can be very complex. Disputes may occur between various parties in the deal and can be challenging to resolve. One common conflict in commercial real estate transactions involves the payment of broker commissions. In certain situations,…

Special Considerations When Terminating a Commercial Lease

Commercial Lease Eviction Termination

When financial or business interests change, commercial landlords and tenants may find that terminating a lease is necessary. However, terminating a lease can give rise to a host of legal claims unless it is authorized under the agreement. Both landlords and tenants…

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Should I Ever Waive an Appraisal Contingency?

Understanding the “Gross-Up” Provision in a Commercial Real Estate Lease

When to Consider a Quiet Title Action

Have You Been the Victim of a Wrongful Foreclosure?

Understanding the Basics of Commercial Construction Loans

Title Insurance and Foreclosures: What You Need to Know

What Kind of Title Insurance Do I Need

The Pros and Cons of a Lease Purchase Agreement

Paying for Repairs After a Home Inspection: Who is Responsible?

Landowner Receives “Just Compensation” in Sabal Trail Pipeline Case

Recovering Unpaid Commissions in a Commercial Real Estate Transaction

Special Considerations When Terminating a Commercial Lease

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