Real Estate

Buying Real Estate

Buying a home may be the largest investment you make in your lifetime. A Real Estate lawyer will guide you through the complexity of a real estate transaction. You should have a lawyer review your purchase agreement before you enter into this legally binding contract. A lawyer will review mortgage lender’s disclosures and documentation so that you know you are receiving competitive interest rates, terms and closing costs. A Real Estate Lawyer will review the title insurance commitment prior to closing so that you are assured you are receiving marketable title free of encumbrances to your property. A lawyer will review the HUD-1 closing statement and mortgage loan closing documents before you sign the final mortgage loan closing documents.

Selling Real Estate

Selling a home is generally a highly complex transaction containing many legal issues. A lawyer will take the complexity out of the process and will assist through you every step of the sale of your property.
If you are selling your home “For Sale by Owner”, you should have a lawyer draft your Real Estate Sale Agreement. Attempting to rely on store purchased real estate contracts or internet purchase agreements in order to save a few bucks could really end up costing you down the road. You should hire a professional real estate lawyer to draft your real estate contract or purchase agreement. A Real Estate Lawyer will make sure your real estate contract contains all the necessary legal provisions to protect your interest. A Real Estate Attorney will ensure that you comply with State Residential Property Disclosure requirements and Federal Lead Paint Property Disclosure requirements. Further, a lawyer will review the HUD-1 closing statement so that you receive the proper proceeds from your sale.
If you are selling your home through a real estate agent, you need a lawyer to review your listing agreement and sales contract so that you understand the contract before you enter into a legally binding obligation. A lawyer will review the title insurance commitment to discover potential problems with conveying marketable title to your buyer. You need a lawyer to review the HUD-1 closing statement so that you receive the proper proceeds from your sale.

Residential Mortgage Closings

A Real Estate Lawyer conducts professional residential mortgage closings for banks, mortgage companies and cash transactions. You may also need a Real Estate Lawyer to review your mortgage loan documents and closing papers prior to signing your final closing papers. Protect your financial and legal interest by having a real estate lawyer review your residential mortgage closing documents.

Mortgage Refinance

If you are refinancing your current mortgage, you need a real estate lawyer to review mortgage lender’s disclosures and documentation so that you know you are receiving competitive interest rates, terms and closing costs. You also need a lawyer to review the HUD-1 closing statement and mortgage loan closing documents before you sign the final mortgage loan closing documents.

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

A Real Estate Lawyer can handle complex commercial real estate transactions. A Real Estate lawyer will review or draft your commercial real estate purchase agreement and asset purchase agreement. A Real Estate Lawyer will also review your current business entity to make sure you comply with current state laws or if you do not currently have a business entity, our lawyers will help you set up your Corporation, Partnership, Limited Liability Company, or other business entity that bests suits your company’s needs.
Zoning laws or land use laws may affect your purchase or sale of commercial real estate. You need a lawyer to determine if zoning laws and land use laws will harm your commercial real estate purchase or commercial real estate sale. Declarations, restrictions and easements may also harm your commercial real estate sale or commercial real estate purchase; a Real Estate Lawyer will review the declarations, restrictions and easements prior to your commercial real estate closing so that you do not encounter legal issues after closing.
Whether you need legal advice on a large commercial building, a small rental property, or a commercial asset purchase, our real estate lawyers will handle your transaction from start to finish.

Real Estate Litigation

A Real Estate Lawyer represent individuals, lenders, developers, builders, brokers, landlords and tenants in real estate litigation. A Real Estate Lawyer handle all types of real estate litigation including but not limited to boundary disputes, zoning issues, foreclosure representation, disputes between buyers and sellers of real estate, disputes between landlords and tenants, claims in constructions projects, commission litigation and lender liability.