Electronic signatures have increasingly become common in today’s digital age, quickly replacing traditional handwritten signatures. They offer convenience and efficiency, speed up the transaction process and reduce the need for physical paperwork and storage. That...
Life throws a few curveballs occasionally, making it necessary to end certain working relationships earlier than intended. For instance, you might need to exit a business lease sooner than anticipated. The problem is that commercial lease agreements are legally...
Intellectual property (IP) issues are increasingly consequential in matters involving commercial real estate transactions. As businesses become more reliant on technology and branding, working to ensure that IP concerns are addressed in real estate contracts may be...
There are many different contractual inclusions that can protect those purchasing a new home. Home buyers may add contingencies to their offers in case they need to back out of the sale or add other terms that protect them during the complex transaction. The right...
Situations can get a bit complicated when multiple people inherit real estate. This could happen when a parent leaves a family home to multiple siblings, for example. It is also very common with vacation properties. Even if all of the siblings already have their own...
When selling your home, you want to make the most out of the deal and get the best value for your property. A quiet title action can help you achieve this by clearing any uncertainties or disputes about the property’s ownership. This legal process is aimed at...
The housing market has been on the rise for quite some time now. Just last year, the prices went up by slightly over 6%. But this is a trend that has been continuing for numerous years, and many homes are worth two or three times what they were a decade ago. Because...
When buying or selling a property, emotions can run high, and sometimes, those closest people to a buyer might be interested in “getting in on” the deal. While a real estate transaction between family or friends can be tempting, prioritizing an arm's length...
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently agreed to a major shift in policy that changes its rules about how buyers’ agents are paid. The move was in response to numerous class action lawsuits that said that the trade group was essentially unfairly setting...
Signing a commercial lease is one of the most important commitments you can make as an entrepreneur. And when you sign one, you want to be sure that you get everything right the first time. Unfortunately, to err is human. Amidst the pressure to sign quickly and...
