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Anyone who has bought a home knows that the seller and the buyer rarely agree on the price. But the banks often put their foot down, providing loans only for the appraisal price. It can be a few thousand dollars in the residential market, but the gaps can be much more...
The Tyson Corporation faces a lien foreclosure on its Hillshire distribution center in Pottsville. It follows another lien filed against Tyson's poultry processing plant in Tennessee. The lien in Pennsylvania was filed by Primus Builders, which helped build the...
Those who breach a contract often leave the other non-breaching party in a difficult position. It can involve financial loss, liability or other complications. However, if the contract had a specific performance clause included in a valid contract, the breaching party...
Contractors and subcontractors, architects, designers, suppliers and others in the construction industry come across an owner, developer or builder who cannot or will not pay for services rendered. This situation can leave owners of small businesses in a bind and...
Real estate has been incredibly trendy in recent years. Just about everyone wants multi-use buildings. Millennials are renting at higher percentages for longer periods than past generations. Many fled the suburbs for city living. Many fled the city, looking for more...
Renting a commercial or residential space comes with certain expectations for both the renter and landlord. The lease agreement outlines the terms in writing. While the landlord expects to be paid in a timely fashion, the renter also can count on certain conditions...
The pandemic has impacted us personally in so many ways over the last few years. But, it has also changed the way that companies conduct business. For decades, big-box stores have been economic cornerstones in suburban and rural communities. Things have shifted to a...
The FHA is a federal law that protects buyers and renters from a wide range of discrimination. This law applies to a majority of houses, apartments and other forms of housing, but there are exceptions, including some owner-occupied buildings, religious organizations...
Many assume that the pandemic left the commercial real estate market dead in the water. It prompted employees to work remotely and businesses to shut down or struggle during the economic downturn. Those early days of the pandemic are long gone, with people now...
Adverse possession is a legal term that refers to someone taking possession of land or a building that they do not have the legal title for. If this goes on long enough, they take adverse possession of the property, which means they legally own it. The trespasser can...
