Contingencies are a standard part of any valid contract, and ones involving commercial real estate transactions are no different. They address concerns over unnecessary risks and provide peace of mind if the buyer or seller spots a red flag that is either a...
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It’s hard times for commercial real estate
There is much discussion about the cost of buying a new home right now. Once bolstered by low-interest rates, property values went up. Those values have come down just a bit, but high-interest rates are driving up costs, so payments for the same loan are up to 80%...
What happens when the appraisal and the asking price differ?
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...
Tyson faces 6.4 million mechanics lien against Pottsville plant
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...
How specific performance clauses work
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...
Mechanics liens protect your company’s interests
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...
Baby boomers driving new real estate trend
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...
What is material non-compliance?
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...
Dark-store practices gain momentum during pandemic
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 Fair Housing Act protects buyers and renters
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...