Commercial Real Estate

Some businesses continue to offer the same products and services for their entire existence, while other businesses have to change to stay profitable. If you have noticed less demand for your goods and services or if the industry in which you currently operate is...

Sometimes a defect in construction is easily spotted and easily fixed. Other times, hidden flaws in a building’s construction only become evident after a period of time. Either way, as a builder, you can end up in litigation. To avoid those kinds of issues, it helps...

Buying a property for your business is a major investment. Whether you need the facilities to start a business or to expand an existing company, there are many concerns that you will have to balance when determining whether a property is right for your needs or not....

Some properties come with very specific rights for the owner. There are two types of rights that you should know about when you’re considering properties to buy. Even if you’ve already purchased the property, finding out about these rights might be beneficial. Surface...

Some are fond of saying that the first rule of starting a business is location, location, location. The idea is simply that nothing matters more to the success or failure of your business than where it is physically located. Is that true? It can be for some...

Finding a good location for your company is a step in the right direction when you’re trying to open or grow a business. Once you find the spot that you feel is best, it’s time to work out the lease for the space. Some individuals might not realize that commercial...

When you’re looking to expand on your property, one thing that can come into play is the land boundary. You cannot extend your fences or other décor beyond your own property. If you do, then the neighboring party could file a complaint and property dispute case...

You found a great piece of land where you would like to build a mixed-use development: retail on the ground level, rental apartments up above them. Then your real-estate agent does a little checking and tells you that to construct the building you envision, you’ll...

Avoiding litigation for construction defects is much easier than dealing with it. While you cannot account for all circumstances, there are various steps you can take to reduce the likelihood that you face a lawsuit in years to come: Do your homework: While a contract...

When you buy a property, you generally have the rights to the soil and minerals that are found under your land. The truth is, though, that some deeds may show that you don’t own that land, depending on various past sales or factors. Significant limitations on...