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Real Estate
The Tenant-In-Common Industry: What to Expect in 2008, by
Stephen I. Burr.
Despite all of these challenges, the TIC industry appears likely to finish 2007 roughly equal to 2006, with about $4 billion in equity raised. This is no small accomplishment given the sometimes chaotic market conditions, but
what about 2008? Will market conditions improve? How will the TIC industry respond? This article provides few thoughts for the above.
Non-Specific.
3 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
7-03-2008.
www.foley.com
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Real Estate
Consider All Contractual Obligations When Checking Into Buying a Hotel, by
Timothy Q. Hudak & alicia a. Kabiri.
When planning to purchase a hotel, you must begin with a
clear understanding of the large number of parties that may affect the transaction. In considering these, you need
to contemplate each party and component to the transaction that may affect the economic success of the deal. Typically, in the sale of commercial real estate, the purchaser must focus on little more than the existing tenants and vendors that provide services to the property.
Non-Specific.
2 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
6-30-2008.
www.eckertseamans.com
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Real Estate
Do the HOA or Condo? Helping the Developer Decide, by
Steven L. Sugarman, Tracy L. Steele.
In developing common interest communities in Pennsylvania, developers frequently face a critical decision whether to create a planned community under the Uniform Planned Community Act, 68 Pa.C.S. 5101, et seq. (the “UPCA”) or a condominium regime under the
Uniform Condominium Act, 68 Pa.C.S. 3101, et seq. (the “UCA”). As a practitioner, you need to understand the similarities and differences between these two acts so you can best advise your developer clients on how to decide.
Non-Specific.
19 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
5-09-2008.
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Real Estate
Do the HOA or Condo? Helping the Developer Decide, by
Steven L. Sugarman and Tracy L. Steele.
In developing common interest communities in Pennsylvania, developers frequently face a critical decision whether to create a planned community under the Uniform Planned Community Act, 68 Pa.C.S. 5101, et seq. (the “UPCA”) or a condominium regime under the
Uniform Condominium Act, 68 Pa.C.S. 3101, et seq. (the “UCA”). As a practitioner, you need to understand the similarities and differences between these two acts so you can best advise your developer clients on how to decide.
Non-Specific.
19 pages. Written:
2008. Added:
5-07-2008.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
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Real Estate
Fractions could be Part of your New Exit Strategy, by
Dan Bachrach and Andrew M. Fisher.
As the residential real estate market has softened, developers are seeking innovative techniques to move their inventory. Considering the many issues involved in a successful timeshare/ fractional exit strategy, assembling a knowledgeable
team with significant industry experience is a vital first step.
Non-Specific.
1 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
4-02-2008.
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Real Estate
Creating Confident Leaseholders Can Benefit Commercial Landlord, by
Andrew R. Stern.
The current commercial real estate market favors tenants and even in a tight market, smart landlords realize that the old approaches no longer apply.
Non-Specific.
1 pages. Written:
2007. Added:
3-13-2008.
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Real Estate
Riperian Boundries in Texas, by
Michael Powell.
Discusses Texas water law and river boundaries.
Texas.
12 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
5-06-2007.
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Corporate and Securities
Anatomy of a Purchase and Sale Contract, by
Barbara A. Kennedy.
The Contract of Sale ("Contract") is a roadmap from conceptual "deal" to
Closing. This article addresses numerous typical real estate contract provisions used in
Texas, providing background for some, negotiating points for others, & general
overview. Typically, Contract provides legal description from the survey will be used in deed at closing.
Texas.
24 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
5-05-2007.
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Real Estate
Real estate legal due diligence: Look before you leap, by
Paul J. Johnson.
The discussion is divided into due diligence items that are common to all real estate transactions, items that are peculiar to purchases of improved real property, & items that are peculiar to purchases of income producing real property. The items below are only broad categories of due
diligence inquiries that a buyer should make.
Non-Specific.
13 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
5-05-2007.
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Banking and Finance
Lending Issues, by
Bruce A. Stockard.
Real estate lenders once again become active and many of the issues are the same.
However, the underwriting has become more conservative. As a developer, it is
beneficial to understand what the lender is looking for. This poses some difficulties with developing relationships with smaller developers than with major owners and developers.
Non-Specific.
15 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
5-05-2007.
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Environmental
Texas environmental update for real estate development, by
Cheryl L. Coon.
Liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA” or "Superfund") and state analogs, e.g., the Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act ("SWDA"), is of significant concern to all parties involved in the purchase and development of real property.
Non-Specific.
18 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
5-05-2007.
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Real Estate
Coopertives and Condominiums: Dealing With Secondhand Tobacco Smoke, by
Richard Siegler and Eva Talal.
Given recent conclusive scientific evidence
of the serious health hazards associated
with second-hand smoke from cigarettes,
cigars and pipes, especially for children, 1 co-op and condominium boards are increasingly looking into how to keep their buildings smoke-free.
New York.
2 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-27-2007.
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Franchise and Distribution
New Bankruptcy Code Provisions Change the Calculus for Franchisors and Franchisees, by
Holly R. Shilliday.
This article addresses two aspects
of the Act: the right of trade creditors,
including franchisors and suppliers
who sell products to franchisees and
franchisors, to reclaim goods delivered
pre-petition, and changes regarding the
treatment of commercial real estate leases
under the Act.
Non-Specific.
2 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-20-2007.
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Real Estate
U.S. Real Estate Law Overview, by
James F. O’Rorke, Jr & Martha Feltenstein.
The principal governing laws in the states of the United States are the statutory real property laws and statutory mortgage laws of each state. The United States is a common law country and statutory real estate laws are generally derived from and interpreted in accordance with the common law, unless specific statutory direction is provided.
Non-Specific.
6 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-18-2007.
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Real Estate
Title: Canada Real Estate Law Overview, by
Viateur Chénard & Dana Porter, Stikeman Elliott LLP.
Real property is essentially a matter of provincial jurisdiction. Each of the provinces & territories has enacted statutes that govern the acquisition, ownership, use & development of real estate, which are similar in content and scope.
Non-U.S..
9 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-18-2007.
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Real Estate
Mexico Real Estate Law Overview, by
Guillermo Pérez Santiago, Ricardo Gómez-Palacio, Ritch Mueller, S.C..
Article 27 of the Mexican Political Constitution
(Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos) contains general guidelines applicable to ownership of real estate in Mexico and the rights of Mexican nationals and foreigners to own real estate.
Non-U.S..
9 pages. Written:
2006. Added:
3-18-2007.
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Real Estate
Checklist for Residential Building Contracts, by
Sherry Chin.
Checklist of provisions for residental home contracts.
Non-Specific.
18 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-18-2007.
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Real Estate
Purchasing Vacant Land, by
Sherry Chin.
When a client finds a piece of vacant land to purchase for a building site, the issues presented are significantly different from purchasing an existing home. This outline will address issues to consider when representing that client.
Michigan.
18 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-18-2007.
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Legal Malpractice
Family Law: An Increasingly Risky Nusiness, by
LAWPRO.
In both count and cost, marital and family law-related malpractice claims are on the increase. By area of law, family law is LAWPRO'S fourth most common area of claims: Only
litigation, real estate, and corporate/commercial/bankruptcy rank higher.
Non-Specific.
4 pages. Written:
2005. Added:
3-18-2007.
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